Assistant Team Administrator, First Team

Job Description Summary
The Assistant Team Administrator supports the team operations for Sporting Kansas City of Major League Soccer. Additionally, the Assistant Team Administrator will aid the team staff and players in all their day-to-day operations.

Job Description

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.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Help manage day-to-day operations for the first team at Sporting Kansas City.
• Perform various operational tasks to prepare the team for competition.
• Plan & execute various team trips and events.
• Coordinate & communicate team schedules with staff and players.
• Help support & administer the team operating budget.
• Register players for various competitions.
• Support team personnel in their onboarding and relocation process, which includes but is not limited to, visas, housing, transportation, culture acclimation and more.
• Coordinate scheduling and other needs with the management of Sporting Kansas City's training facility, Compass Minerals National Performance Center.
• Assist the Team Leadership with daily support.
• Communicate & coordinate with various internal parties as needed.
• Communicate & coordinate with external parties including but not limited to competition governing bodies, vendors, travel contacts, and more.
• Maintain & develop various relationships inside and outside of the organization.
• Maintain & develop a competitive & successful team culture & environment.
• Support Sporting Kansas City's mission, vision and purpose.
• Represent Sporting Kansas City and its related affiliates in a professional manner at all times.
• Perform other related tasks or projects as assigned.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Adaptation to the four Sporting Kansas City Core Values; Team First, Work Ethic, Intelligence & Winning Mentality.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities.
• Must possess a strong, positive, and self-motivated work ethic.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented.
• Have a desire to continually improve from both individual & team perspectives. Exemplify a growth mindset.
• Passionate about professional sports, including soccer and team operations.
• Ability to demonstrate poise, tact and diplomacy. Strong teamwork aptitude required.
• High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive, confidential situations and information.
• Professional appearance and attitude, as well as ability to work with others.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Three (3) years or more of related experience in team operations and soccer required.
• Bachelor's degree in relative field required.
• Must be able to fluently speak, read, and write in the English language.
• Spanish language fluency preferred.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Calendar preferred.
• Knowledge of MLS, CONCACAF, U.S. Soccer & FIFA regulations preferred
• Capacity to adapt to the unique and vibrant Kansas City market.

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, walk and run.
• Use hands to finger, hand or feel objects, tools or controls.
• 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 one hundred (100) pounds if necessary.
• Specific vision abilities required by the role include the ability to distinguish the nature of objects by using the eye.
• Role will be performed both indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions, including frequent exposure to the sun and heat, as well as wet, cold conditions.
• Associate will be required to travel frequently.
• Ability to maintain emotional control in stressful situations.
• Ability to work non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays as necessary.