Sporting Kansas City · 2 days ago
Turf & Field Operations Intern - Spring 2026
Sporting Kansas City is a professional soccer organization that offers internships designed to provide hands-on experience in various fields. The Turf & Field Operations Intern will assist the Turf Team with maintenance and operations, contributing to the upkeep of soccer fields and learning about turf management practices.
Sports
Responsibilities
Assist in the maintenance of landscape/common areas outside facilities when available
Assists the Turf Team in various duties ranging from field repair, mowing, work on synthetic fields, weed eating/trimming, irrigation repair, also working with the crew to gain knowledge of turfgrass practices
Ability to help at all SKC facilities including Children’s Mercy Park, Compass Minerals National Performance Center, Central Bank Sporting Facility, Swope Soccer Village
Ability to work possible home matches
Ability to create and maintain a safe work environment compliant with governing state and federal authorities
Represent Sporting Kansas City and its related affiliates in a professional manner at all times
Qualification
Required
Must be actively pursuing an undergraduate degree in Turf Management or related field, or must have recently achieved their Bachelor's Degree in one of the previous fields
Strong organizational, communications and interpersonal skills
Excellent multitasking abilities while maintaining a strong attention to detail
Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities
Exceptional attention to detail, and talent for accuracy and precision
Professional appearance and attitude, as well as the ability to work with others
Ability to help at all SKC facilities including Children's Mercy Park, Compass Minerals National Performance Center, Central Bank Sporting Facility, Swope Soccer Village
Ability to work possible home matches
Ability to create and maintain a safe work environment compliant with governing state and federal authorities
Represent Sporting Kansas City and its related affiliates in a professional manner at all times
Required to sit, stand and walk
Frequent stooping, bending, pulling and pushing
Reach with hands and arms
Required to talk and hear consistently
Use hands to finger, hand or feel objects, tools or controls
Ability to occasionally lift, carry and/or drag up to fifty (50) pounds if necessary
Role will be performed mainly outdoors in various weather conditions, including frequent exposure to the sun and heat
Occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles, as well as toxic and caustic chemicals
Preferred
Bachelors/In school for Turf Management or related field preferred
Previous experience operating sports turf equipment
Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Calendar
Company
Sporting Kansas City
Sporting Kansas City is proud to be the only professional sports organization in Kansas City
Funding
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