Soccer Academy Operations Lead

NovationIQ; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 54,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sporting Kansas City is seeking an Academy Team Administrator to oversee day-to-day operations for the U15–U18 SKC Academy teams and assist in managing operations for the first and second teams. The role supports the SKC Technical staff and players in daily activities.

The position requires soccer experience, a related bachelor’s degree, and strong organizational skills. You’ll work with multiple departments to coordinate travel, schedule events, and maintain an engaging, high-performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• Prior experience in team operations is preferred.
• Experience in soccer is required.
• Master’s degree is preferred.
• Fluency in English; Spanish language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations for SKC Academy U15–U18 teams.
• Coordinate SKC Academy Center of Excellence programs and budget tracking.
• Plan and execute travel, tryouts, tournaments, and other events.
• Communicate with Academy players, parents/guardians, and staff with professionalism.
• Coordinate scheduling with SKC Academy training facilities and facilities management.
• Collaborate with front office departments (accounting, communications, marketing, partnerships, People Team).
• Support SKC Academy Residential Program and Team Administrations for SKC teams.
• Maintain relationships inside and outside the organization and uphold a competitive team environment.

Skills

Team operations

Soccer experience

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Sporting Kansas City is seeking an Academy Team Administrator to oversee day-to-day operations for the U15–U18 SKC Academy teams and assist in managing operations for the first and second teams. The role supports the SKC Technical staff and players in daily activities.

The position requires soccer experience, a related bachelor’s degree, and strong organizational skills. You’ll work with multiple departments to coordinate travel, schedule events, and maintain an engaging, high-performance