First Team Administrator (Fixed-Term Employment)

Chicago Fire FC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligible

Job summary

Chicago Fire FC is seeking a dedicated First Team Administrator for a full-time, fixed-term role from August 2026 to December 2026. You will oversee team operations, including staff and player communication, budgeting, player registration, and trip planning.

Applicants should have strong organizational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently or in a team, and be available for weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Team Operations or a similar role.
• Conversational Spanish language fluency preferred.
• Must display a strong work ethic and desire to build a career in professional sports.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Travel and ability to work weekends/flexible hours required.

Responsibilities

• Organize and coordinate home game operations and communicate accordingly.
• Budget and coordinate MLS and other competitions' away trip travel and logistics.
• Coordinate First Team preseason trips.
• Manage communications with players and staff via Teamworks regarding schedules.
• Support execution of team and family events.
• Manage player registrations for all competitions and rules.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Team operations

Flexible scheduling

Job description

There has never been a more exciting time to join Chicago Fire FC.

As one of Major League Soccer's original clubs, Chicago Fire FC is in the midst of an exciting era fueled by tremendous investment, ambition, and growth. With a new $100M state-of-the-art Endeavor Health Performance Center now open, new offices in Chicago's iconic Wrigley Building, and plans underway for a privately-funded $750M+ soccer-specific stadium set to open in 2028 in the heart of Chicago, the Club is building the future of soccer in one of the world's great sports cities.

Chicago Fire FC is becoming a cultural force in Chicago by connecting communities, shaping experiences, and creating new ways for fans to engage with the game and the city. The Club's future home, McDonald’s Park, will anchor Chicago's newest neighborhood and serve as a catalyst of growth for the next chapter of professional sports and entertainment in the city.

Joining Chicago Fire FC today means joining an organization on the rise. Our growth creates once-in-a-lifetime opportunities for ambitious professionals to generate meaningful impact and help shape the future of our Club. Whether on the pitch working match day or in the front office, every team member plays a role in building something incredibly special.

At Chicago Fire FC, our mission is to entertain, serve, and unite Chicago through world-class experiences and a relentless pursuit of excellence. We are guided by our core values, Communication, Get Better, Joyful Purpose, Own the Outcome, Selfless, and We Compete.

If you're looking for a place where your work will matter, your ideas will be heard, and your career can grow alongside one of the most ambitious projects in professional sports, we'd love to hear from you.

Position Overview

Chicago Fire Football Club is seeking a dedicated First Team Administrator to join our team full time, fixed-term position beginning on August 2026 and ending on December 2026. You will be responsible for all aspects of team operations including but not limited to staff and player communication, budgeting, player registration, & trip planning. We are searching for someone with the ability to work independently and in a team/collaborative work environment as required along with strong organizational, interpersonal, analytical, and planning skills. The First Team Administrator will report to the General Manager.

Job Responsibilities

• Organize & coordinate all aspects of home game operations for the First Team (meals, credentials, match coordination meetings, locker room countdowns, etc) and communicate accordingly
• Budget for, organize, & coordinate all aspects of MLS and all other relevant competitions’ (US Open Cup, Leagues Cup, etc) away trip travel which includes organizing hotels, buses, flights, credentials, DMR, etc and communicate accordingly
• Budget for, organize, & coordinate all aspects of First Team preseason trips
• Manage daily / weekly / monthly communication via Teamworks with players and staff regarding training & travel schedules & important information as needed
• Support with execution of team events and First Team family events
• Manage player registrations for all competitions to adhere to all rules & regulations
• Collaborate with Second Team and Academy team operations staff to organize player movement across teams
• Collaborate with the Federations for players call-ups
• Support management of First Team operations budget in collaboration with the General Manager
• Completion of other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Team Operations or a similar role
• Strong proven experience in Team Operations/Administration
• Conversational Spanish language fluency preferred
• Must display a strong work ethic and desire to build a career in professional sports
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Travel and ability to work weekends/flexible hours required
• Ability to work non-traditional hours, in non-traditional settings, including all home games (or other work events) that fall on nights, weekends, and/or holidays

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong proven experience in Team Operations/Administration
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) communication skills preferred

Compensation

• This role offers a salary range of $75,000.00 - $82,500.00 annually (prorated over the duration of employment)
• Final salary is determined by carefully considering the applicant's background, experience, and qualifications. Base pay may vary significantly based on geographic location, job-specific knowledge, skills, and overall experience. This role is classified as Full-time, exempt.
• This role is bonus eligible based on club-wide goals.
• Additional benefits & perks: https://www.chicagofirefc.com/careers.

Please Note

Chicago Fire FC is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion. Our diversity initiatives start with the recruitment and selection process; therefore, we’d like to welcome all diverse candidates to apply to opportunities within our Club.

CFFC is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and maintaining a workplace for employees and applicants for employment that is free from discrimination. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, age, veteran or military status, disability, sexual orientation, sexual orientation or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact the People and Culture Department at [email protected] to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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