Coordinator, Competitions

NovationIQ; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Sporting Kansas City is seeking a Coordinator, Competitions to manage day-to-day operations of youth soccer leagues, tournaments, and competitive programming. You will coordinate registrations, schedules, standings, and game-day logistics with coaches, referees, facilities, and partners.

The role requires strong organization, communication, and problem-solving, plus flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, sports management, marketing or related field preferred.
• 1–2 years of sports, service and youth soccer experience.
• Strong soccer knowledge and pursuit of coaching licenses or playing experience.
• General knowledge of the Kansas City youth soccer community preferred.
• Ability to work non-traditional hours including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Proficient in Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Calendar.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day operations of leagues, tournaments, and competitive programming.
• Assist planning and execution of the club’s competition calendar.
• Coordinate team registrations, rosters, schedules, standings, and game information.
• Build and maintain game schedules with coaches, facilities, referees, and partners.
• Coordinate field assignments and game-day logistics.
• Serve as primary contact for coaches and team managers regarding schedules and changes.
• Monitor schedules, results, standings, and records for accuracy.
• Support weather decisions, cancellations, and rescheduling.
• Communicate competition rules and expectations to teams and coaches.
• Provide on-site management for Recreation and Adult League game dates.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager, Competitions.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, sports management, marketing or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Coordinator, Competitions is responsible for the day-to-day coordination and execution of Sporting KC Youth Soccer’s recreation and adult leagues. Reporting to the Manager, Competitions, this position works closely with coaches, teams, referees, facilities, league partners, and families to ensure competitions are organized, communicated effectively, and delivered at a high standard. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced sports environment. This position requires strong communication, problem‑solving, and customer service skills, along with the ability to manage competition logistics, build strong relationships, and respond effectively to changing circumstances.

Essential Functions

• Coordinate the day-to-day operations of Sporting KC Youth Soccer leagues, tournaments, and other competitive programming.
• Assist the Manager, Competitions with planning and executing the club’s competition calendar.
• Coordinate team registrations, rosters, schedules, standings, scores, and other competition information.
• Build and maintain game schedules in coordination with coaches, facilities, referees, and league partners.
• Coordinate field assignments and game-day logistics.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for coaches and team managers regarding competition-related questions, schedules, and changes.
• Monitor competition schedules, results, standings, and records for accuracy.
• Support weather-related decisions, game cancellations, rescheduling, and other competition changes.
• Communicate competition rules, policies, procedures, and expectations to teams and coaches.
• Provide on-site management and operational support for Recreation and Adult League game dates.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager, Competitions.

Personal Attributes

• Strong organizational, communication 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.
• Ability to multitask and work effectively with exceptional time management skills.
• Passion for the game of soccer.
• Flexible and able to work in a team environment.
• Detail-oriented and organized approach.
• Self-motivated and self-starter mindset.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business, sports management, marketing or another related field preferred.
• Minimum of one‑three (1-2) years of sports, service and youth soccer experience.
• Strong soccer knowledge and demonstrated skills, pursuit of coaching licenses and/or playing experience required.
• General knowledge of the Kansas City youth soccer community preferred.
• Ability to work non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays as necessary.
• Proficient in the 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 accommodation 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.
• 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.

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.

Our Mission

We elevate Kansas City, transform American soccer, and create memories through personalized experiences with our Club.

Our Promise

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 Kansas City is owned by Sporting Club, an entity comprised of local business and community leaders. Sporting prides itself on a commitment and vision to provide high‑performance experiences. Sporting Club purchased the team from the Hunt Sports Group in 2006, and under its direction has launched Swope Soccer Village, Sporting Park, Compass Minerals Sporting Fields, Compass Minerals National Performance Center and Central Bank Sporting Complex while investing in the Sporting KC Academy and Sporting Kansas City II for developing local youth into home‑grown talent.

Sporting Kansas City is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.