Director, Equipment Operations
Listed on 2025-12-03
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Sports/Fitness/Wellness
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Management
General Management
U.S. Soccer Overview
The U.S. Soccer Federation exists in service to soccer. Our aim is to ignite a national passion for the game. Because we believe that soccer is more than a sport; it is a force for good. We understand the importance and the power of teamwork, on and off the pitch. That’s why we work closely with our Federation partners and members, to inspire, support and guide every level of the game: from the grassroots to the National Teams.
We want to bring soccer into every home and every community, right across America. Because we believe that soccer can transform lives like no other sport. Soccer can represent the best of US.
The Director of Equipment Operations oversees all sporting equipment-related functions across U.S. Soccer, with a primary focus on supporting the 27 National Teams. This role is critical to ensuring that all our players and team staff are consistently equipped to train and compete at the highest level. The ideal candidate will bring deep soccer knowledge, extensive familiarity with equipment partner (Nike) ordering systems, calendar, and a strategic mindset to drive operational excellence.
They will lead a department committed to professionalism, efficiency, improving financial tracking, inventory control, communication, and transparency. They are expected to incorporate new ideas for increasing efficiency and productivity (organizational processes, new technology, etc.).
- Determine staffing requirements and oversee recruitment plan based on programming schedule
- Develop and implement the EQ Department’s strategy, aligned with the overall sporting and operations strategy
- Conduct performance reviews and facilitate goal setting with direct reports
- Create and implement individualized development plans (IDP) to support professional growth
- Remain up to date with FIFA rules and equipment protocol regulations
- Serve as the primary emergency contact on a 24/7 basis for any shipping or critical needs that arise for traveling teams, staff, etc.
- Maintain proactive communication and positive relationships with National Team administrative and coaching personnel
- Interface with all U.S. Soccer functional areas to coordinate equipment needs and be proactive in determining advance needs for National Teams and other U.S. Soccer services (Coaching Department, Scouting Staff, AGM & Special Events, etc.)
- Guide partnership with equipment partner (Nike) to maximize U.S. Soccer's needs related to apparel trends, product launch, product positioning and sales
- Lead Nike Futures purchases on a quarterly basis based on Nike purchase cycle and forecasted U.S. Soccer needs
- Oversee and Manage the EQ department’s budget and the Value-in-Kind (VIK) for Nike agreement
Collaborate with commercial departments to support contracted Partner equipment needs and appropriate launch dates.
Responsible for planning out long-term cost projections and enforcing departmental purchasing guidelines based on those projections and budget:
- Produce clear and concise reports tracking product allotment dispersal, inventory, staff schedules, shipping, and financial reports, etc.
- Track and verify invoices and accounts for all purchases and freight costs, while managing expenses and finding effective ways to limit cost
- Maintain accurate inventory on equipment and supplies at the Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center
- Support the planning and build-out of the Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training…
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