Stadium Operations Specialist, 2026 Season

Operations Specialist

The Operations Specialist works directly with the Operations Team to assist with event and stadium operations of all Sporting KC venues and spaces. The Operations Specialist helps ensure all events are executed flawlessly by assisting the Operations Team in ensuring that Sporting KC facilities and fields are operating as efficiently and effectively as possible. Candidates with Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM are strongly encouraged to apply. Pay starting at $16.00 per hour. Eligible for performance increases each Major League Soccer season you return. 20% retail discount on merchandise. Free meal provided on matchdays.

Stadium Responsibilities:

• Ensure the stadium is operating according to the mission, vision, and values of Sporting KC.
• Assist the Operations Team by moving, loading, and unloading equipment and supplies (including, but not limited to tables, chairs, linens, staging, signage, stanchion).
• Assisting Operations Team with daily stadium tasks.
• Coordinate with Facility Operations for various elements of general upkeep of Sporting KC facilities, as well as report damaged/missing furniture & equipment to leadership for replacement.
• Represent Sporting KC and its related affiliates in a professional manner at all times.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned.

Event Responsibilities:

• Set up predetermined layouts prior to events, breakdown layouts following events and restore event spaces to standard layouts at Sporting Park and Three Points Rooftop Bar.
• Transport all equipment, furnishings, deliveries, and supplies prior to the following events, often utilizing hand trucks and carts.
• Help coordinate and conduct daily event/room set-ups, conversions, and removals.
• Assist and oversee flipping of venue space between events.
• Ensure events are running effectively and professionally.
• Collaborate with Argyle Events team.
• Assist Operations Team by maintaining organized on-site and off-site storage areas.
• Provide operational support as needed for vendors, clients, and event personnel.

Skills and Experience:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate preferred.
• Must be a minimum of 16 years old.
• Previous experience working in a public event venue or in a customer service role preferred.
• Basic technology skills.
• Reliable transportation.

Physical Abilities:

• Required to sit, stand, and walk.
• Frequent stooping, bending, pulling, and pushing.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Required to talk and hear consistently.
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry and/or drag up to fifty (50) pounds if necessary.
• Specific vision abilities required by the role include the ability to distinguish the nature of objects by using the eye, including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to distinguish colors.
• May be working near moving mechanical parts.
• Ability to work non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as necessary.

Our Mission:

We elevate Kansas City, transform American soccer, and create memories through personalized experiences with our Club. Our promise is to continually delight our fans and set the benchmark for best practices across Major League Soccer.

Our Values:

At Sporting Kansas City, we strive to win championships, deliver a world-class product on and off the field, create the finest fan experiences in sports, create meaningful connections with the community, and innovate in all that we do.

Our Passion for Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion:

Sporting Kansas City is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create an empowering environment for a diverse and inclusive team of associates who make a positive impact on our Club and our community. Individuals from all backgrounds are celebrated and encouraged to apply.

Our Championships:

• MLS Cup Championship: 2000, 2013
• Lamar Hunt US Open Cup: 2004, 2012, 2015, 2017
• Supporter's Shield: 2000

Our Ownership:

Sporting Club is a high-performance entertainment business offering the highest quality experiences through its unique, superior products and world-class facilities. Sporting Club, a Kansas City based and operated company, was founded by five local entrepreneurs. The five principals of Sporting Club include the following leaders in the Kansas City business community: the Patterson Family; Cliff Illig, co-founder of Cerner Corporation; Greg Maday, chairman and CEO of SpecChem, LLC., and co-founder of Rock Island Capital, LLC.; Pat Curran, founder and principal of C3 Capital, LLC and Robb Heineman, principal and co-founder of Rock Island Capital, LLC.