Equipment & Team Operations Internship

Des Moines Menace:

Equipment & Team Operations Internship

The Menace is looking for a highly motivated individual interested in being a part of the United Soccer League team in Des Moines. The ideal candidate will demonstrate initiative, the ability to multitask, a willingness to learn, and a positive attitude. This is a paid, full-time summer position with a commitment to all training sessions and Menace matches, home and away.

Responsibilities

• Ability to attend all Menace matches, home and away, and training sessions.
• Assist with travel logistics including creating and communicating travel itineraries.
• Manage transport, inventory, and organization of all kits and equipment to and from the training grounds, stadiums, and storage facilities for home and away matches.
• Preparation of locker room prior to team arrival at all home and away matches.
• Manage equipment inventory and maintaining storage organization, tidiness, and cleanliness.
• Ensure practice and match day balls are properly inflated.
• Launder all kits before and after matches.
• Work Menace home matches in May – August. This includes full-day dedication to game day set up and post-game tear down. In game responsibilities vary on the needs of the team and coaching staff.
• Compiling and posting stats for home games.
• Copying and distributing game film in a timely manner.
• As available, assisting with the Des Moines Menace pre-season events such as Open Cup and youth programs including Junior Menace, Just for Girls tournaments, and summer camps.
• Other projects and duties as directed by Menace Soccer Operations Manager or Head Coach.

Qualifications

• A passion for sports and knowledge of the game of soccer is preferred.
• Ability to lift 5/10/25 pounds regularly.
• Ability to be detail oriented, problem solve, and communicate with colleagues in a fast-paced environment.
• Outgoing, enthusiastic, and self-motivated. Growth-focused and interested in continuous learning and improvement, with an openness to feedback.
• Disciplined, with a positive attitude, dedicated to the organization’s goals, mission and values.
• Proven team player who is willing to work long days, nights, and weekends.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class. As part of the same corporate family as Krause Group, all Menace associates are expected to uphold the company's values: Passion, Integrity, Teamwork, Caring and Excellence.

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