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Sporting Kansas City is proud to be the only professional sports organization in Kansas City with local ownership. The team's parent organization, Sporting Club, consists of the following five entrepreneurs in the Kansas City business community: The Patterson Family, Cliff Illig, Robb Heineman, Greg Maday and Pat Curran. Sporting Kansas City is a charter member of Major League Soccer and plays at state-of-the-art Sporting Park, which opened in June 2011 as one of the best stadiums of its size in the world.



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Sporting Kansas City

You need strong communication skills, organization, a passion for soccer, and experience in sports management. Must work non-traditional hours and lift 25 pounds.

You will organize and promote youth soccer events, assist in scheduling and coaching, manage tournaments, support marketing efforts, engage fans on match days, and handle various administrative tasks.

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<p>Sporting Kansas City is 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. We celebrate diversity and equity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates. All associates are expected to positively collaborate with individuals of diverse backgrounds. We encourage all talented individuals looking for a challenge to apply.</p><p><strong> Essential Functions:</strong></p><ul><li>Help organize, promote, and facilitate soccer leagues, tournaments, camps, coaching education, and other community-driven events.</li><li>Assist with communication/marketing of Youth Soccer camps, leagues, tournaments, and other events.</li><li>Assist in scheduling, organizing, and managing various Youth Soccer programming including, but not limited to, Sporting Rec League, Sporting Adult Soccer League, SKC tournaments, etc.</li><li>Hold coaching and/or administrative roles at Sporting Kansas City’s youth-driven events, including, but not limited to, camps and clinics.</li><li>Assist in the fulfillment of the Sporting Recreation Leagues, Youth Soccer tournaments, and Academy Affiliate partnership programs.</li><li>Support any projects, initiatives and other administrative duties related to Sporting Kansas City’s Youth Soccer department.</li><li>Always represent Sporting Kansas City and its related affiliates in a professional manner.</li><li>Perform other related tasks as assigned.</li></ul><p><strong> Match Day Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Act as a representative of Sporting Kansas City at all home matches, engaging with guests and working to create Magic Moments for all fans.</li><li>Assist with activation and fulfillment on game days.</li></ul><p><strong> Personal Attributes:</strong></p><ul><li>Strong organizational, communications and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities.</li><li>Self-motivating personality, eager to succeed.</li><li>Demonstrate high levels of leadership, confidence, and innovation.</li><li>Exceptional attention to detail, and talent for accuracy and precision.</li><li>Strong passion for the game of soccer.</li></ul><p> <strong>Skills and Experience:</strong></p><ul><li>Pursuing an undergraduate degree or graduate degree in Sports Marketing/Management, Business, Communications, or other related field required.</li><li>Previous coursework or desire to learn and understand the operations of effective youth development organizations.</li><li>Interest and experience in competitive sports and soccer preferred, including coaching and/or playing experience.</li><li>Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Calendar.</li></ul><p><strong> Physical Abilities:</strong></p><p>The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:</p><ul><li>Reach with hands and arms.</li><li>Ability to stand for long periods of time in relation to events.</li><li>Required to talk and hear consistently with the Youth Soccer Department and potential clients.</li><li>Ability to occasionally lift, carry and/or drag up to twenty-five (25) pounds if necessary.</li><li>Ability to work non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as necessary.</li></ul>

Sporting Kansas City is 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. We celebrate diversity and equity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates. All associates are expected to positively collaborate with individuals of diverse backgrounds. We encourage all talented individuals looking for a challenge to apply. Essential Functions:Help organize, promote, and facilitate soccer leagues, tournaments, camps, coaching education, and other community-driven events.Assist with communication/marketing of Youth Soccer camps, leagues, tournaments, and other events.Assist in scheduling, organizing, and managing various Youth Soccer programming including, but not limited to, Sporting Rec League, Sporting Adult Soccer League, SKC tournaments, etc.Hold coaching and/or administrative roles at Sporting Kansas City’s youth-driven events, including, but not limited to, camps and clinics.Assist in the fulfillment of the Sporting Recreation Leagues, Youth Soccer tournaments, and Academy Affiliate partnership programs.Support any projects, initiatives and other administrative duties related to Sporting Kansas City’s Youth Soccer department.Always represent Sporting Kansas City and its related affiliates in a professional manner.Perform other related tasks as assigned. Match Day Responsibilities:Act as a representative of Sporting Kansas City at all home matches, engaging with guests and working to create Magic Moments for all fans.Assist with activation and fulfillment on game days. Personal Attributes:Strong organizational, communications and interpersonal skills.Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities.Self-motivating personality, eager to succeed.Demonstrate high levels of leadership, confidence, and innovation.Exceptional attention to detail, and talent for accuracy and precision.Strong passion for the game of soccer. Skills and Experience:Pursuing an undergraduate degree or graduate degree in Sports Marketing/Management, Business, Communications, or other related field required.Previous coursework or desire to learn and understand the operations of effective youth development organizations.Interest and experience in competitive sports and soccer preferred, including coaching and/or playing experience.Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills.Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Calendar. Physical Abilities:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:Reach with hands and arms.Ability to stand for long periods of time in relation to events.Required to talk and hear consistently with the Youth Soccer Department and potential clients.Ability to occasionally lift, carry and/or drag up to twenty-five (25) pounds if necessary.Ability to work non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as necessary.

Youth Soccer Competitions Internships - Sporting Kansas City

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  The Youth Soccer Competitions Intern will gain hands-on experience performing a variety of roles within a fast paced, behind-the-scenes environment, with the chance to have a direct impact on professional soccer in Kansas City. Sporting Kansas City’s collaborative environment full of learning opportunities is designed to help all interns evolve their capabilities, challenge their strengths, and reach their fullest potential.
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  <br> Sporting Kansas City internships allows students or recent graduations to hold a temporary position within the organization, with an emphasis on educational training and gathering practical experience in their field of specialization for a professional sports organization. The Intern will gain valuable experience working with the Youth Soccer department, collaborating in an environment full of learning opportunities designed to help all interns evolve their capabilities, challenge their strengths, and reach their fullest potential.
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  <br> This is an unpaid, educational internship opportunity. All SKC interns must be actively pursuing an undergraduate degree in Sports Management or related field or must have recently achieved their bachelor’s degree in a related field and be able to receive academic credit through their college or university degree program.
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  <br> <i>Sporting Kansas City is 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. We celebrate diversity and equity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates. All associates are expected to positively collaborate with individuals of diverse backgrounds. We encourage all talented individuals looking for a challenge to apply.</i>
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  <b> Essential Functions</b>
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 <ul>
  <li> Help organize, promote, and facilitate soccer leagues, tournaments, camps, coaching education, and other community-driven events.</li>
  <li> Assist with communication/marketing of Youth Soccer camps, leagues, tournaments, and other events.</li>
  <li> Assist in scheduling, organizing, and managing various Youth Soccer programming including, but not limited to, Sporting Rec League, Sporting Adult Soccer League, SKC tournaments, etc.</li>
  <li> Hold coaching and/or administrative roles at Sporting Kansas City’s youth-driven events, including, but not limited to, camps and clinics.</li>
  <li> Assist in the fulfillment of the Sporting Recreation Leagues, Youth Soccer tournaments, and Academy Affiliate partnership programs.</li>
  <li> Support any projects, initiatives and other administrative duties related to Sporting Kansas City’s Youth Soccer department.</li>
  <li> Always represent Sporting Kansas City and its related affiliates in a professional manner.</li>
  <li> Perform other related tasks as assigned.</li>
 </ul>
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  <b><br> Match Day Responsibilities</b>
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 <ul>
  <li> Act as a representative of Sporting Kansas City at all home matches, engaging with guests and working to create Magic Moments for all fans.</li>
  <li> Assist with activation and fulfillment on game days.</li>
 </ul>
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  <b> Personal Attributes</b>
 </div>
 <ul>
  <li> Strong organizational, communications and interpersonal skills.</li>
  <li> Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities.</li>
  <li> Self-motivating personality, eager to succeed.</li>
  <li> Demonstrate high levels of leadership, confidence, and innovation.</li>
  <li> Exceptional attention to detail, and talent for accuracy and precision.</li>
  <li> Strong passion for the game of soccer.</li>
 </ul>
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  <br> <b>Skills and Experience</b>
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 <ul>
  <li> Pursuing an undergraduate degree or graduate degree in Sports Marketing/Management, Business, Communications, or other related field required.</li>
  <li> Previous coursework or desire to learn and understand the operations of effective youth development organizations.</li>
  <li> Interest and experience in competitive sports and soccer preferred, including coaching and/or playing experience.</li>
  <li> Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li>
  <li> Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Calendar.</li>
 </ul>
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 </div>
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  <b> Physical Abilities</b>
 </div>
 <div>
   The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:
 </div>
 <ul>
  <li> Reach with hands and arms.</li>
  <li> Ability to stand for long periods of time in relation to events.</li>
  <li> Required to talk and hear consistently with the Youth Soccer Department and potential clients.</li>
  <li> Ability to occasionally lift, carry and/or drag up to twenty-five (25) pounds if necessary.</li>
  <li> Ability to work non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as necessary.</li>
 </ul>
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Youth Soccer Competitions Internships

You should have strong communication skills, a 3.0 GPA, proficiency in MS Office, a passion for professional sports, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and in teams.

You will provide IT support, troubleshoot issues, maintain systems, assist staff, train users, document technology, and engage with fans on match days, ensuring a positive experience.

IT & Cybersecurity

<p><strong>Job Description Summary:</strong></p><ul><li>Associates holding a temporary position within the organization with emphasis on training and gathering practical experience in their field of specialization by doing a wide variety of different tasks assigned by their Team Lead. Job Description</li><li>The IT Intern will gain hands-on experience performing a variety of roles within a fast paced, behind-the-scenes environment, with the chance to have a direct impact on professional soccer in Kansas City. Sporting Kansas City’s collaborative environment full of learning opportunities is designed to help all interns evolve their capabilities, challenge their strengths, and reach their fullest potential.</li><li>Sporting Kansas City internships allow students or recent graduates to hold a temporary position within the organization, with emphasis on training and gathering practical experience in their field of specialization by doing a variety of tasks as assigned by their Team Lead.</li><li>All SKC interns must be actively pursuing an undergraduate degree or must have recently achieved their Bachelor’s Degree.</li></ul><p><strong> Essential Functions:</strong></p><ul><li>Information Technology (IT) interns support the IT department by providing technical assistance, maintaining computer systems, and configuring hardware and software.</li><li>Troubleshooting: Resolving technical issues, such as internet and network access issues, and determining causes of computer, software, or network malfunctions</li><li>Maintenance: Installing and maintaining computer systems, including software and hardware on desktops and laptops, and helping maintain the company's network infrastructure</li><li>Support: Providing technical support to employees, responding to help desk tickets, and meeting with staff to provide one-on-one assistance</li><li>Training: Providing training to staff on software and hardware use</li><li>Research: Researching new technologies and tools that could benefit the team</li><li>Documentation: Documenting and maintaining hardware, software, and other technology systems</li><li>Always represent Sporting Kansas City and its related affiliates in a professional manner.</li><li>Perform other related tasks as assigned.</li><li>Attend all Sporting Kansas City home games, as well as non-soccer related events.</li></ul><p><strong>Match Day Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Act as a representative of Sporting Kansas City at all home matches, engaging with guests and working to create Magic Moments for all fans.</li><li>Support the IT &amp; AV team by providing technical assistance to Fans, Staff and other event attendees as needed.</li></ul><p><strong>Personal Attributes:</strong></p><ul><li>Strong organizational, communications and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities.</li><li>Passionate about professional sports (preferably soccer), and stadium and event operations.</li><li>Positive attitude.</li><li>Ability to work both independently and as a part of a team.</li><li>Strong work ethic.</li><li>Excellent leadership skills.</li><li>Exceptional attention to detail, and talent for accuracy and precision.</li><li>Professional appearance and attitude, as well as the ability to work with others.</li></ul><p><strong>Skills and Experience:</strong></p><ul><li>Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree at a four-year, accredited college institution or enrolled in an accredited graduate program</li><li>Minimum of a 3.0 cumulative G.P.A. based on a 4.0 scale.</li><li>Interest and experience in competitive sports preferred.</li><li>Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Calendar.</li><li>Must be able to fluently speak, read, and write the English language.</li></ul><p><strong>Physical Abilities:</strong></p><p>The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:</p><ul><li>Required to sit, stand and walk.</li><li>Frequent stooping, bending, pulling and pushing.</li><li>Reach with hands and arms.</li><li>Required to talk and hear consistently.</li></ul>

Job Description Summary:Associates holding a temporary position within the organization with emphasis on training and gathering practical experience in their field of specialization by doing a wide variety of different tasks assigned by their Team Lead. Job DescriptionThe IT Intern will gain hands-on experience performing a variety of roles within a fast paced, behind-the-scenes environment, with the chance to have a direct impact on professional soccer in Kansas City. Sporting Kansas City’s collaborative environment full of learning opportunities is designed to help all interns evolve their capabilities, challenge their strengths, and reach their fullest potential.Sporting Kansas City internships allow students or recent graduates to hold a temporary position within the organization, with emphasis on training and gathering practical experience in their field of specialization by doing a variety of tasks as assigned by their Team Lead.All SKC interns must be actively pursuing an undergraduate degree or must have recently achieved their Bachelor’s Degree. Essential Functions:Information Technology (IT) interns support the IT department by providing technical assistance, maintaining computer systems, and configuring hardware and software.Troubleshooting: Resolving technical issues, such as internet and network access issues, and determining causes of computer, software, or network malfunctionsMaintenance: Installing and maintaining computer systems, including software and hardware on desktops and laptops, and helping maintain the company's network infrastructureSupport: Providing technical support to employees, responding to help desk tickets, and meeting with staff to provide one-on-one assistanceTraining: Providing training to staff on software and hardware useResearch: Researching new technologies and tools that could benefit the teamDocumentation: Documenting and maintaining hardware, software, and other technology systemsAlways represent Sporting Kansas City and its related affiliates in a professional manner.Perform other related tasks as assigned.Attend all Sporting Kansas City home games, as well as non-soccer related events.Match Day Responsibilities:Act as a representative of Sporting Kansas City at all home matches, engaging with guests and working to create Magic Moments for all fans.Support the IT & AV team by providing technical assistance to Fans, Staff and other event attendees as needed.Personal Attributes:Strong organizational, communications and interpersonal skills.Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities.Passionate about professional sports (preferably soccer), and stadium and event operations.Positive attitude.Ability to work both independently and as a part of a team.Strong work ethic.Excellent leadership skills.Exceptional attention to detail, and talent for accuracy and precision.Professional appearance and attitude, as well as the ability to work with others.Skills and Experience:Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree at a four-year, accredited college institution or enrolled in an accredited graduate programMinimum of a 3.0 cumulative G.P.A. based on a 4.0 scale.Interest and experience in competitive sports preferred.Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Calendar.Must be able to fluently speak, read, and write the English language.Physical Abilities:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:Required to sit, stand and walk.Frequent stooping, bending, pulling and pushing.Reach with hands and arms.Required to talk and hear consistently.

Information Technology Intern - Sporting Kansas City

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 <div>
  Job Description Summary
 </div> Associates holding a temporary position within the organization with emphasis on training and gathering practical experience in their field of specialization by doing a wide variety of different tasks assigned by their Team Lead.
 <div></div>
 <div>
   Job Description
 </div>
 <div>
   The IT Intern will gain hands-on experience performing a variety of roles within a fast paced, behind-the-scenes environment, with the chance to have a direct impact on professional soccer in Kansas City. Sporting Kansas City’s collaborative environment full of learning opportunities is designed to help all interns evolve their capabilities, challenge their strengths, and reach their fullest potential.
 </div>
 <div></div>
 <div>
   Sporting Kansas City internships allow students or recent graduates to hold a temporary position within the organization, with emphasis on training and gathering practical experience in their field of specialization by doing a variety of tasks as assigned by their Team Lead.
 </div>
 <div></div>
 <div>
   All SKC interns must be actively pursuing an undergraduate degree or must have recently achieved their Bachelor’s Degree.
 </div>
 <div>
  <i> Sporting Kansas City is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and equity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates. All associates are expected to positively collaborate with individuals of diverse backgrounds. We encourage all talented individuals looking for a challenge to apply.</i>
 </div>
 <div>
  <br> Essential Functions
 </div>
 <ul>
  <li> Information Technology (IT) interns support the IT department by providing technical assistance, maintaining computer systems, and configuring hardware and software.</li>
  <li> Troubleshooting: Resolving technical issues, such as internet and network access issues, and determining causes of computer, software, or network malfunctions</li>
  <li> Maintenance: Installing and maintaining computer systems, including software and hardware on desktops and laptops, and helping maintain the company's network infrastructure</li>
  <li> Support: Providing technical support to employees, responding to help desk tickets, and meeting with staff to provide one-on-one assistance</li>
  <li> Training: Providing training to staff on software and hardware use</li>
  <li> Research: Researching new technologies and tools that could benefit the team</li>
  <li> Documentation: Documenting and maintaining hardware, software, and other technology systems</li>
  <li> Always represent Sporting Kansas City and its related affiliates in a professional manner.</li>
  <li> Perform other related tasks as assigned.</li>
  <li> Attend all Sporting Kansas City home games, as well as non-soccer related events.</li>
 </ul>
 <div></div>
 <div>
   Match Day Responsibilities
 </div>
 <ul>
  <li> Act as a representative of Sporting Kansas City at all home matches, engaging with guests and working to create Magic Moments for all fans.</li>
  <li> Support the IT &amp; AV team by providing technical assistance to Fans, Staff and other event attendees as needed.</li>
 </ul>
 <div></div>
 <div>
   Personal Attributes
 </div>
 <ul>
  <li> Strong organizational, communications and interpersonal skills.</li>
  <li> Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities.</li>
  <li> Passionate about professional sports (preferably soccer), and stadium and event operations.</li>
  <li> Positive attitude.</li>
  <li> Ability to work both independently and as a part of a team.</li>
  <li> Strong work ethic.</li>
  <li> Excellent leadership skills.</li>
  <li> Exceptional attention to detail, and talent for accuracy and precision.</li>
  <li> Professional appearance and attitude, as well as the ability to work with others.</li>
 </ul>
 <div></div>
 <div>
   Skills and Experience
 </div>
 <ul>
  <li> Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree at a four-year, accredited college institution or enrolled in an accredited graduate program</li>
  <li> Minimum of a 3.0 cumulative G.P.A. based on a 4.0 scale.</li>
  <li> Interest and experience in competitive sports preferred.</li>
  <li> Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Calendar.</li>
  <li> Must be able to fluently speak, read, and write the English language.</li>
 </ul>
 <div></div>
 <div>
   Physical Abilities
 </div>
 <div>
   The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:
 </div>
 <ul>
  <li> Required to sit, stand and walk.</li>
  <li> Frequent stooping, bending, pulling and pushing.</li>
  <li> Reach with hands and arms.</li>
  <li> Required to talk and hear consistently.</li>
 </ul>
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