Youth Soccer Programs Intern - Fall 2026

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Position Description The Youth Soccer Programs intern will gain hands-on experience performing a variety of roles within a fast paced, behind-the-scenes environment, with the chance to have a direct impact on professional soccer in Kansas City. Sporting Kansas City’s collaborative environment full of learning opportunities is designed to help all interns evolve their capabilities, challenge their strengths, and reach their fullest potential. This internship takes place from August 25th - December 11th. Sporting Kansas City internships allow students or recent graduates to hold a temporary position within the organization, with emphasis on training and gathering practical experience in their field of specialization by doing a variety of tasks as assigned by their Team Lead. The Youth Programs intern will gain hands-on experience working with the team by helping to further develop our programming in the Kansas City and surrounding areas. This is an unpaid, educational internship opportunity. All SKC interns must be 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. 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. We encourage all talented individuals looking for a challenge to apply. Essential Functions Work in a team environment to further enhance our overall strategy and philosophy of play for children ages two to fourteen years old, typically in groups of 10 children per class, at facilities throughout the greater Kansas City metropolitan area. Lead and assist with 45–60 minute training sessions that are both fun and engaging. Take a child-centered approach in coaching children how to enjoy the game of soccer at its earliest foundation. Emphasize and promote the importance of active and healthy lifestyles. Travel to and from various facilities to help maintain and operate programming. Be able to travel to various cities throughout the Midwest and represent Sporting KC Youth Programs in a camp setting. Attend all Sporting Kansas City home games, as well as non-soccer related events. Represent Sporting Kansas City and its related affiliates in a professional manner at all times. Perform other related tasks as assigned. Match Day Responsibilities Act as a representative of Sporting Kansas City at all home matches, engaging with guests and working to create Magic Moments for all fans. Personal Attributes 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. Exceptional attention to detail, and talent for accuracy and precision. Professional appearance and attitude, as well as the ability to work with others. Skills and Experience Currently Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in applicable major to Youth Programs Prefer candidates with experience working with children Prefer candidates with coaching experience Able to work on projects alone and present in front of a group Must be able to fluently speak, read, and write the English language. Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Calendar. 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. Our Mission We elevate Kansas City, transform American soccer, and create memories through personalized experiences with our Club. Our promise is to continually delight our fans and set the benchmark for best practices across Major League Soccer. Our Values At Sporting Kansas City, we strive to win championships, deliver a world-class product on and off the field, create the finest fan experiences in sports, create meaningful connections with the community, and innovate in all that we do. Our Passion for Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Sporting Kansas City is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create an empowering environment for a diverse and inclusive team of associates who make a positive impact on our Club and our community. Individuals from all backgrounds are celebrated and encouraged to apply. Our Championships MLS Cup Championship: 2000, 2013 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup: 2004, 2012, 2015, 2017 Supporter’s Shield: 2000 Our Ownership Sporting Club is a high-performance entertainment business offering the highest quality experiences through its unique, superior products and world-class facilities. Sporting Club, a Kansas City based and operated company, was founded by five local entrepreneurs. The five principals of Sporting Club include the following leaders in the Kansas City business community: the Patterson Family; Cliff Illig, co-founder of Cerner Corporation; Greg Maday, chairman and CEO of SpecChem, LLC., and co-founder of Rock Island Capital, LLC.; Pat Curran, founder and principal of C3 Capital, LLC and Robb Heineman, principal and co-founder of Rock Island Capital, LLC. In 2006, Sporting Club purchased the Kansas City Wizards professional soccer team from Lamar Hunt and Hunt Sports Group as the first step in building its high-performance entertainment company. Sporting Club has committed more than $200 million to Kansas City soccer and brought the state-of-the-art Children’s Mercy Park to Kansas City by way of their diligence. The ownership group is unique to Kansas City sports, as Sporting is the only professional sports organization with local ownership. Sporting Kansas City is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.