Youth Soccer Programs Intern
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Job Description
About Sporting Kansas City:
Sporting Kansas City is a professional soccer club committed to creating a collaborative and inclusive environment for its employees. They offer internships as temporary positions focused on providing practical experience and training in a specific field. The organization prioritizes diversity and equity and expects all associates to collaborate positively with diverse colleagues.
Job Description: Youth Soccer Programs Intern
This is an unpaid internship offering hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment within Sporting Kansas City’s youth soccer programs. The intern will contribute directly to the organization’s professional soccer initiatives in Kansas City and surrounding areas.
Essential Functions:
• Program Development & Implementation: Collaborate with a team to enhance the overall strategy and philosophy of youth soccer programs (ages 2-14), typically working with groups of 10 children per class at various locations.
• Coaching: Lead and assist in 45-60 minute training sessions, focusing on fun, engagement, and foundational soccer skills. A child-centered approach is crucial.
• Health & Wellness Promotion: Emphasize the importance of active and healthy lifestyles.
• Travel & Logistics: Travel to various facilities to support program operations. Travel to Midwest cities for camp representation may also be required.
• Match Day Responsibilities: Act as a Sporting KC representative at home games, engaging with guests and creating positive fan experiences.
• General Responsibilities: Attend all Sporting KC home games and other organizational events. Maintain a professional demeanor representing Sporting KC and its affiliates. Complete other assigned tasks.
Qualifications:
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management or a related field, or recent graduate with a related degree. Academic credit through a university program is required.
• Preferred: Experience working with children and coaching experience.
• Ability to work independently on projects and present findings to a group.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills; exceptional attention to detail.
• Professional appearance and attitude; ability to collaborate effectively.
• Fluency in English (reading, writing, speaking).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Calendar).
Physical Requirements:
The position requires sitting, standing, walking, frequent stooping, bending, pulling, pushing, reaching, talking, and hearing. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
