What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Coordinator Intern - Colorado Rapids position at Kroenke Sports & Entertainment?
Job Title: Equipment Coordinator Intern
Department: Rapids Soccer
Business Unit: KSE
Location: Commerce City, CO
Reports To: Director Of Operations, Sr Equipment Manager
Employment Type: Internship – PT – Hourly – Non-exempt
Supervisor’s Position: No
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Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) is an American Sports and Entertainment holding company based in Denver, Colorado. KSE is committed to providing world class sports and entertainment for both live and broadcast audiences. We are the employer of choice as the owner and operator of Ball Arena, DICK’S Sporting Goods Park, the Paramount Theatre, Denver Nuggets (NBA), the Colorado Avalanche (NHL), Colorado Mammoth (NLL), Colorado Rapids (MLS), Altitude Sports & Entertainment, Major League Fishing/Fishing League Worldwide (MLFLW), Winnercomm, Outdoor Sportsman Group and SkyCam.
Position Summary
This position is responsible for supporting the overall organization of uniforms and equipment for Colorado Rapids 1st Team , Rapids 2 & Academy teams.
Essential Functions/Responsibilities
- Assist Equipment Manager in maintenance of accurate inventory of all club training gear, competition gear and field equipment
- Assist the Equipment Manager in daily tasks including issuing, retrieving, laundering and maintaining training gear, competition gear and field equipment.
- Assist in the daily field setup for training and competition.
- Assist in the packing and preparation for all team travel.
- Support across Rapids 1st, Rapids & Academy equipment & training needs.
Other Duties & Responsibilities
- Travel as required
- Assist Director of Operations with other duties as assigned.
Performance Requirements/Skills
- Knowledge of professional sports team operations, public relations, and/or sponsor relations is preferred. [CC1]
- Organizational and personnel management.
- Individual must demonstrate professionalism, punctuality, and exhibit proper ethical behavior.
- Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills and the ability to work with a diverse group of individuals
- Must possess the ability to adapt to unpredictable circumstances and handle a highly demanding work environment
- Ability to prioritize responsibilities and multi-task effectively.
- Ability to prioritize responsibilities and multi-task effectively.
- Ability to acquire or produce and maintain a valid Colorado driver’s license and meet company vehicle driving standards.
Education/Experience
- Valid Driver’s License required
- Minimum 3 years experience within sports administration/operations.[CC2]
- Previous experience with high school, collegiate or professional soccer team is highly preferred.[CC3]
- Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Teams
- Degree from accredited university in a physical education, natural science or sport management field preferred.
Compensation
- Base hourly range $18.81 per hour
Working Conditions & Physical Demands
Outdoor and office work environment. Requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping and stretching. Regular lifting of files or field equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl up to 2/3 of time. Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate reports. Requires mobility enough to travel. Moderate to loud noise and varying weather conditions.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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