What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Internship - Summer 2025 position at D.C. United?
Position Summary
D.C. United equipment interns will have the unique learning experience of working with a Major League Soccer team. Interns will assist both D.C. United First Team and Academy Teams to learn what it takes for a professional sports team to operate at a high level. Daily operations take place at the United Performance Center in Leesburg, VA.
This is an unpaid internship, and all interns MUST be receiving college credit for their work with D.C. United. Internship begins Tuesday, May 27th, 2025
Roles And Responsibilities
D.C. United will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform critical job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
D.C. United is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). D.C. United reaffirms its commitment to the principles of equal opportunity and diversity. D.C. United is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. D.C. United is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, pregnancy, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with the requirements of all federal, state, and local laws. Employment decisions can include hiring, termination, compensation, benefits, promotion, training selection, or other statuses or conditions of employment. All employment decisions are made on the basis of individual skills, knowledge, abilities, job performance, and other appropriate qualifications.
D.C. United equipment interns will have the unique learning experience of working with a Major League Soccer team. Interns will assist both D.C. United First Team and Academy Teams to learn what it takes for a professional sports team to operate at a high level. Daily operations take place at the United Performance Center in Leesburg, VA.
This is an unpaid internship, and all interns MUST be receiving college credit for their work with D.C. United. Internship begins Tuesday, May 27th, 2025
Roles And Responsibilities
- Locker Room maintenance: Laundry, locker setup/clean up.
- Assist coaching staff with a training field set up.
- Learn how to use a heat press to number jerseys, training kits, etc.
- Organization of team gear and equipment.
- Assist with players' and coaches' equipment needs and preferences.
- Inventory management.
- MLS and MLS Next Pro match uniform preparations.
- Assist at D.C. United home games at Audi Field in Washington, DC.
- Packing equipment for D.C. United road trips.
- Other duties as assigned.
- We are looking to add someone who is devoted to learning about working in the sports industry.
- Interns must demonstrate strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills in a
- professional environment.
- The selected candidate(s) must pass a background check and provide proof of Covid vaccination.
D.C. United will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform critical job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
D.C. United is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). D.C. United reaffirms its commitment to the principles of equal opportunity and diversity. D.C. United is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. D.C. United is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, pregnancy, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with the requirements of all federal, state, and local laws. Employment decisions can include hiring, termination, compensation, benefits, promotion, training selection, or other statuses or conditions of employment. All employment decisions are made on the basis of individual skills, knowledge, abilities, job performance, and other appropriate qualifications.
