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Manager, Training Center Complex Operations

KC Current
Full-time
On-site
Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Women's Soccer, Stadium Operations, Professional Soccer, Manager
Join the Team. Kansas City Current is home to the best-in-class training facility and the first stadium built for a women’s sport team. Our organization is committed to seeing the full potential of our athletes and of our city. To foster our vision, we prioritize hiring and retaining world-class talent. We’re looking for talented individuals with diverse perspectives, skill sets, and backgrounds to provide our guests with an unforgettable experience. As leaders in women’s sports, we are excited to offer a variety of positions within our front office, stadium, and event settings. We provide opportunities for professional growth and development and invest in our employees through competitive pay, robust health care and wellness benefits, and employee resources and networking.
Who are we hiring?
We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Manager to oversee the operations of our training facility.  This individual plays a critical role in ensuring the facility operates at the highest standards of appearance, usage and operational efficiency in partnership with our event and venue operations teams. As we grow, we need an individual to continue to drive innovative thinking in proactively identifying opportunities to elevate our overall-experience and maximize intended use of the complex.  
What will you do?
  • Facility Operations: Ensure the day-to-day operations of the facility including safety, engineering, site services, documentation logs, and general maintenance, are implemented and carried out in a manner consistent to our brand and appearance.
  • Team Coordination: Collaborate with internal teams, assigning responsibilities, clarity on needs, and ensuring project objective achievement.
  • Project Risk Management: Identify potential project risks early, develop mitigation strategies, and implement proactive solutions to maintain project momentum and prevent delays.
  • Safety and Compliance: Lead emergency preparedness and coordinate regular safety audits, while ensuring venue adheres to all safety, health and accessibility regulations.
  • Vendor Management: Partner with outside vendor(s) to maintain relationships, coordinate work requests and ensure timely and successful project execution.
  • Technology: Partner with Technology lead to identify and implement appropriate technology solutions to increase customer service satisfaction, drive operational efficiency and maximize productivity.
  • Parking/Transportation: Identify, monitor, and manage all elements affecting the fan experience, such as traffic/parking. Coordinate with city and/or local businesses on traffic flow and parking logistics. Oversee the coordination and management of safety providers, including police, fire, and paramedic services as needed. 
  • Resource & Budget Management: Plan and manage all project resources, including labor, materials, and equipment. Ensure optimal utilization to minimize waste and maintain cost-efficiency. Monitor expenditures to stay within budgetary constraints.
Special requirements of the Job: 
  • Must be able to work a flexible schedule, inclusive of weekends, nights (event evenings & overnight operation shifts) and holidays.
  •  Ability to monitor company communications and respond to time-sensitive matters with senior executives. 
  • Must be able to stand, walk, and move around the venue for extended periods of time, often during events or facility setup and breakdown.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds as needed for event setup, equipment management, or assisting with operational needs.
  • Requires occasional bending, squatting, and reaching overhead to handle various tasks related to facility management, Must be capable of working in physically demanding environments, including navigating stairs, ramps, and elevated platforms during venue conversions.
  • Ability to work outdoors continuously for extended periods of time in all weather conditions.
We value diversity and seek world-class employees of all backgrounds. The Kansas City Current values diversity and is looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds! We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health choices, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. In addition to federal law mandates, we comply with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in all locations and will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required.