Team Administrator, Sporting KC Academy

Essential Functions

• Manage the day-to-day operations for Sporting KC U15 – U18 Academy teams.
• Manage the SKC Academy Center of Excellence programs.
• Manage & track SKC Academy budget.
• Plan & execute various events such as team travel, tryouts, tournaments and more.
• Communicate with Academy players, parents/guardians, and staff in courteous and respectful manner.
• Register Academy teams for various competitions and leagues.
• Coordinate scheduling and other needs with the management of SKC Academy’s training facility, Swope Soccer Village.
• Communicate with various Sporting KC front office departments including accounting, communications, community relations, marketing, partnerships, people team, and others as needed.
• Assist with SKC Academy Residential Program.
• Assist with Team Administration of Sporting Kansas City and Sporting KC II.
• Maintain & create various relationships inside and outside of the organization.
• Maintain & develop a competitive & successful team 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 Attributes

• 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

• One (1) to three (3) years of related experience.
• Prior experience in team operations preferred.
• Experience in soccer required.
• Bachelor’s degree in relative field required. Master’s degree preferred.
• Capacity to adapt to the unique and vibrant Kansas City market.
• 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.