Assistant Coordinator, Sports Turf and Grounds

KC Current; Riverside (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

KC Current is hiring an Assistant Coordinator, Sports Turf & Grounds for the University of Kansas Health System Training Center. This entry-level role supports maintenance and upkeep of the training grounds and surrounding landscapes, with hands-on outdoor work in all weather and a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays.

You will join a team dedicated to world-class training grounds, collaborate with other turf and grounds staff, and help ensure conditions

Qualifications

• Interest in sports turf, landscaping, groundskeeping, or outdoor facility maintenance.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to perform physically demanding outdoor work.
• Ability and willingness to operate landscaping and grounds equipment.
• Flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Sports Turf Maintenance: pitch mowing, pitch preparation, tractor operation, mowing/verticutting.
• Grounds Maintenance: landscape mowing, weed eating, edging, mulching, debris removal.
• Assist with team-based work across the organization.
• Support training operations to maintain world-class grounds.

Skills

Outdoor work

Grounds maintenance

Job description

Join the Team
At KC Current, everything we do is in service of our fans, partners, community, and players. Our employees are stewards of that responsibility, working together to elevate the game and deepen our connection to Kansas City and beyond. With a best-in-class training facility and one of the first stadiums built specifically for a women’s sports team, KC Current is writing the next chapter with world-class talent and ambition.

Our employees are a team of competitive, passionate, and driven people who are dedicated to this sport, this team, and this community. We aim high, embrace challenges, and take action to get it done. We believe great things happen when we are united. We are seeking individuals who want to march on this mission with us as the world’s eyes are watching. We are making history in Kansas City and desire like-minded, high energy, driven individuals to join us on our journey.

Who are we hiring?
The Kansas City Current is seeking an Assistant Coordinator, Sports Turf & Grounds for The University of Kansas Health System (TUKHS) Training Center. This entry-level position supports the maintenance and upkeep of the training grounds and surrounding landscape areas. The role is ideal for candidates who enjoy hands-on outdoor work, are comfortable working in all weather conditions, and can accommodate a flexible schedule that includes early mornings and some evenings, weekends, and holidays, while helping maintain world-class training grounds.

What will you do?

• Sports Turf Maintenance Tasks:
• Pitch mowing
• Pitch preparation (painting, goal set up, line striping, etc)
• Tractor operation
• Pedestrian mowing / verticutting / brushing
• Grounds Maintenance Tasks:
• Landscape mowing
• Weed eating and edging
• Mulching
• Debris blowing

Additional Responsibilities:

• Work in a team manner with other full-time & part-time Sports Turf & Grounds staff, along with staff across the entire organization
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the KC Current’s mission to become the best women’s soccer club in the world

What do you need to succeed?

• Interest in sports turf, landscaping, groundskeeping, or outdoor facility maintenance.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to perform physically demanding outdoor work.
• Ability and willingness to learn and safely operate landscaping and grounds maintenance equipment.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Positive attitude with a willingness to take direction and learn new skills.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and maintain a safe working environment.
• Must be able to work outdoors year-round in all weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, snow, wind, and direct sunlight.
• Previous experience in landscaping, lawn care, groundskeeping, agriculture, construction, or related outdoor work is preferred but not required.
• Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings and some evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.

Special requirements of the Job:

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings and some evenings, weekends, and holidays to support training, facility, and event operations.
• Must be able to stand, walk, and move around the venue for extended periods of time, often during events or facility setup and breakdown.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds as needed for event setup, equipment management, or assisting with operational needs.
• Requires occasional bending, squatting, and reaching overhead to handle various tasks related to facility management, equipment, and event preparation.
• Must be capable of working in physically demanding environments, including navigating stairs, ramps, and elevated platforms during venue conversions.
• Ability to work outdoors continuously for extended periods of time in all weather conditions

We value diversity and seek world-class employees of all backgrounds. The Kansas City Current values diversity and is looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds! We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health choices, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. In addition to federal law mandates, we comply with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in all locations and will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required.