Sporting Kansas City · 20 hours ago
Parking Team Leader, 2026 Season
Sporting Kansas City is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates. The Parking Team Lead is responsible for supervising Parking Associates, managing parking lot operations, and ensuring compliance with company policies while providing excellent guest experiences during events.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for supervision of Parking Associates and enforcing Sporting Park policies and procedures
Provide information, assistance, and direction to guests and associates
Coordinate and oversee Meridian Barrier setup and teardown
Attend pre-game team briefings
Oversee and coordinate event parking setup and supervise changeover from ingress to egress
Coordinate, check-out, and keep track of necessary equipment such as radios, scanners, flags, flashlights, etc
Apply conflict resolution, de-escalation, and mediation techniques to resolve guest and associate disruptions
Notify management of all associate issues to help ensure that an accurate level of corrective action is received
Assist associates to resolve parking lot issues
Control traffic in designated areas as needed
Understand, retain, and adhere to safety protocols and procedures to ensure guest and associate safety in case of an emergency
Monitor all Parking Associates and ensure that all associates comply with proper uniform standards
Document and report all worker’s compensation incidents to management
Engage routinely with Parking Associates throughout the course of each event to provide support and assistance as needed
Confirm all required positions are covered and collaborate with the Parking Captain and other Team Leads as needed to adjust the staffing deployment
Manage expectations and routinely communicate to the Parking Captain and peers
Efficiently report any known accidents, possible threats, hazards, and harassment claims to management
Acknowledge and recognize positive behavior and report to Manager or Coordinator for their awareness and recognition
Maintain high standards of housekeeping and safety policies
Assist management with new hire orientations during preseason and throughout the season
Always represent Sporting Kansas City in a professional manner
Strive to put these words into action
Perform other related tasks as assigned
Qualification
Required
Responsible for supervision of Parking Associates and enforcing Sporting Park policies and procedures
Provide information, assistance, and direction to guests and associates
Coordinate and oversee Meridian Barrier setup and teardown
Attend pre-game team briefings
Oversee and coordinate event parking setup and supervise changeover from ingress to egress
Coordinate, check-out, and keep track of necessary equipment such as radios, scanners, flags, flashlights, etc
Apply conflict resolution, de-escalation, and mediation techniques to resolve guest and associate disruptions
Notify management of all associate issues to help ensure that an accurate level of corrective action is received
Assist associates to resolve parking lot issues
Control traffic in designated areas as needed
Understand, retain, and adhere to safety protocols and procedures to ensure guest and associate safety in case of an emergency
Monitor all Parking Associates and ensure that all associates comply with proper uniform standards
Document and report all worker's compensation incidents to management
Engage routinely with Parking Associates throughout the course of each event to provide support and assistance as needed
Confirm all required positions are covered and collaborate with the Parking Captain and other Team Leads as needed to adjust the staffing deployment
Manage expectations and routinely communicate to the Parking Captain and peers
Efficiently report any known accidents, possible threats, hazards, and harassment claims to management
Acknowledge and recognize positive behavior and report to Manager or Coordinator for their awareness and recognition
Maintain high standards of housekeeping and safety policies
Assist management with new hire orientations during preseason and throughout the season
Always represent Sporting Kansas City in a professional manner
Strive to put these words into action
Perform other related tasks as assigned
Strong leadership, organizational, communications and interpersonal skills
Ability to communicate effectively with management, peers, and subordinates
Strong problem-solving skills; able to make decisions in a fast-paced environment
Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities
Friendly, welcoming, and professional appearance and demeanor
Excellent customer service skills and public speaking ability
Effectively lead and supervise a team of Parking Associates and be Experience Obsessed
Passion to ensure positive experiences and ability to turn tragic moments into magic moments
Strong attention to detail and precision
Reliable and dependable
Crowd and traffic control and de-escalation abilities
Passionate about sports, particularly the game of soccer
2+ years of supervisory experience or comparable experience
Basic technology skills, including but not limited to Microsoft Office, Outlook and Connecteam scheduling application
Reliable transportation to and from work
Requires constant periods of walking and/or standing
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
Must have valid driver's license
Ability to drive truck with attached trailer
May be working near moving mechanical parts
Commitment to work 85% of Sporting Park (including but not limited to MLS, Leagues Cup, Copa America, concerts, and football) events
Must be available preseason and during season to attend mandatory trainings
Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold and rain
Ability to work non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as necessary
Preferred
High school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate preferred
Previous experience working in a public event venue or in a customer service role preferred
Benefits
20% retail discount on merchandise.
Free meal provided on gamedays.
Company
Sporting Kansas City
Sporting Kansas City is proud to be the only professional sports organization in Kansas City
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