Stadium Operations Specialist, 2026 Season

Sporting Kansas City; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal provided on matchdays

20% retail discount on merchandise

Performance increases each MLS season

Job summary

Sporting Kansas City is seeking an Operations Specialist to assist with event and stadium operations across all venues. You will work with the Operations Team to ensure events run smoothly and facilities are maintained efficiently.

This entry-level role requires a high school diploma or GED, being at least 16, basic technology skills, and reliable transportation. You will support setup and teardown, coordinate with facility staff, and help deliver a professional experience for fans and partners.

Qualifications

• Must be a minimum of 16 years old.
• Previous experience in a public event venue or customer service is preferred.
• Basic technology skills required.
• Reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain stadium operations per Sporting KC's mission and values.
• Move, load, and unload equipment and supplies.
• Assist with daily stadium tasks and events.
• Coordinate with Facility Operations for upkeep and report damaged furniture/equipment.
• Represent Sporting KC professionally at all times.
• Assist with vendor support and event logistics.

Skills

Basic technology skills

Reliable transportation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Operations Specialist works directly with the Operations Team to assist with event and stadium operations of all Sporting KC venues and spaces. The Operations Specialist helps ensure all events are executed flawlessly by assisting the Operations Team in ensuring that Sporting KC facilities and fields are operating as efficiently and effectively as possible.

Job Description Summary

The Operations Specialist works directly with the Operations Team to assist with event and stadium operations of all Sporting KC venues and spaces. The Operations Specialist helps ensure all events are executed flawlessly by assisting the Operations Team in ensuring that Sporting KC facilities and fields are operating as efficiently and effectively as possible.

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.

Job Description

Associate Perks

• Pay starting at $16.00 per hour.
• Eligible for performance increases each Major League Soccer season you return.
• 20% retail discount on merchandise.
• Free meal provided on matchdays.

Stadium Responsibilities

• Ensure the stadium is operating according to the mission, vision, and values of Sporting KC.
• Assist the Operations Team by moving, loading, and unloading equipment and supplies (including, but not limited to tables, chairs, linens, staging, signage, stanchion).
• Assisting Operations Team with daily stadium tasks.
• Coordinate with Facility Operations for various elements of general upkeep of Sporting KC facilities, as well as report damaged/missing furniture & equipment to leadership for replacement.
• Represent Sporting KC and it's related affiliates in a professional manner at all times.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned.

Event Responsibilities

• Set up predetermined layouts prior to events, breakdown layouts following events and restore event spaces to standard layouts at Sporting Park and Three Points Rooftop Bar.
• Transport all equipment, furnishings, deliveries, and supplies prior to the following events, often utilizing hand trucks and carts.
• Help coordinate and conduct daily event/room set-ups, conversions, and removals.
• Assist and oversee flipping of venue space between events.
• Ensure events are running effectively and professionally.
• Collaborate with Argyle Events team.
• Assist Operations Team by maintaining organized on-site and off-site storage areas.
• Provide operational support as needed for vendors …

Skills And Experience

• High school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate preferred.
• Must be a minimum of 16 years old.
• Previous experience working in a public event venue or in a customer service role preferred.
• Basic technology skills.
• Reliable transportation.

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 accommodations 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, including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to distinguish colors.
• May be working near moving mechanical parts.
• Ability to work non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as necessary.