Sporting Kansas City · 4 hours ago
Youth Soccer Competitions Intern - Spring 2026
Kansas City, MO
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SpringSporting Kansas City is a professional soccer organization that offers internships to students and recent graduates. The Youth Soccer Competitions Intern will gain hands-on experience in organizing and promoting youth soccer events while collaborating with the Youth Soccer department.
Sports
Responsibilities
Help organize, promote, and facilitate soccer leagues, tournaments, camps, coaching education, and other community-driven events
Assist with communication/marketing of Youth Soccer camps, leagues, tournaments, and other events
Assist in scheduling, organizing, and managing various Youth Soccer programming including, but not limited to, Sporting Rec League, Sporting Adult Soccer League, SKC tournaments, etc
Hold coaching and/or administrative roles at Sporting Kansas City’s youth-driven events, including, but not limited to, camps and clinics
Assist in the fulfillment of the Sporting Recreation Leagues, Youth Soccer tournaments, and Academy Affiliate partnership programs
Support any projects, initiatives and other administrative duties related to Sporting Kansas City’s Youth Soccer department
Always represent Sporting Kansas City and its related affiliates in a professional manner
Perform other related tasks as assigned
Act as a representative of Sporting Kansas City at all home matches, engaging with guests and working to create Magic Moments for all fans
Assist with activation and fulfillment on game days
Qualification
Required
Actively pursuing an undergraduate degree in Sports Management or related field or must have recently achieved their bachelor's degree in a related field and be able to receive academic credit through their college or university degree program
Strong organizational, communications 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
Self-motivating personality, eager to succeed
Demonstrate high levels of leadership, confidence, and innovation
Exceptional attention to detail, and talent for accuracy and precision
Strong passion for the game of soccer
Pursuing an undergraduate degree or graduate degree in Sports Marketing/Management, Business, Communications, or other related field required
Previous coursework or desire to learn and understand the operations of effective youth development organizations
Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Calendar
Ability to stand for long periods of time in relation to events
Required to talk and hear consistently with the Youth Soccer Department and potential clients
Ability to occasionally lift, carry and/or drag up to twenty-five (25) pounds if necessary
Ability to work non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as necessary
Preferred
Interest and experience in competitive sports and soccer preferred, including coaching and/or playing experience
Company
Sporting Kansas City
Sporting Kansas City is proud to be the only professional sports organization in Kansas City
Founded in 1995
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Alan Dietrich
Chief Operating Officer
Dan Lolli
Chief Operating Officer
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