22 leadership management jobs found

JOB TITLE: Manager, Operational Readiness – Etihad Park REPORTING TO: Senior Director, Capital Projects Delivery & Operations DEPARTMENT: Office of the Chief Operating Officer LOCATION: New York, NY (Hybrid – 4 days) ROLE TYPE : 12-month fixed-term role POSITION OVERVIEW New York City Football Club (NYCFC) is seeking a highly organized, proactive Manager to support the execution and delivery of the Club’s Operational Readiness Program for Etihad Park, NYCFC’s future home. This role sits within the Office of the Chief Operating Officer and reports to the Senior Director, Capital Projects Delivery & Operations. The Manager will work directly with senior leadership on one of the most significant venue projects in sports, helping translate a major capital project into a live venue that is ready to open and operate successfully from day one. The Manager will take day-to-day ownership of core program management activities,...

JOB TITLE: Manager, Facilities Operations REPORTING TO: Sr. Manager, Facilities Operations DEPARTMENT: Facilities & Infrastructure LOCATION: Orangeburg, NY (primary), Manhattan and Queens (occasionally) POSITION OVERVIEW: The Manager, Facilities Operations, leads the day-to-day facilities operation of Etihad City Football Academy New York. The role is responsible for ensuring the site is safe, secure, clean, well maintained, and fully prepared to support NYCFC players, coaches, employees, visitors, and stakeholders. The position will uphold high standards across the Academy while identifying issues early, driving efficient solutions, and delivering a professional, reliable environment for training, events, and daily operations. WHAT YOU’LL DO Lead the day-to-day facilities operations of Etihad City Football Academy New York, ensuring the site is safe, secure, clean, well maintained, compliant, and operationally ready. Oversee facilities services,...

Overview MLS/SUM is seeking a passionate and detail-oriented professional to join the Brand Alliances team in a temporary capacity. Based in New York, the Temporary Senior Coordinator, Brand Alliances will support the development and execution of integrated sponsorship opportunities that grow the sport’s relevance, engage fans, and maximize enterprise revenue. The Brand Alliances team is responsible for securing new enterprise sponsorship revenue for Major League Soccer (MLS), its clubs, Soccer United Marketing (SUM), and its property partners (e.g., Mexican National Team, Campeones Cup, Leagues Cup, etc.).   Responsibilities Develop and execute high-quality PowerPoint presentations, sales decks, and customized sponsorship pitches for prospective partners. Create compelling, visually engaging materials that communicate MLS/SUM's commercial opportunities and value proposition. Collaborate with the Brand Alliances team to tailor pitch materials to...

LA Galaxy is where soccer, culture, and community come together. As one of Major League Soccer’s most storied clubs, the Galaxy deliver unforgettable matchdays and moments that connect fans across Los Angeles and beyond. Owned by AEG, the LA Galaxy are powered by teams who bring energy, creativity, and commitment to everything they do, from matchday operations and fan engagement to the work that happens behind the scenes. Every role plays a part in shaping the experience on and off the pitch and building a club that reflects the city it represents.   If you want to be part of a team where your work shows up live, in real time, and in front of passionate fans, there’s a place for you here. Because on matchday, it happens here. Job Summary The Apple TV Video and Content Producer for the LA Galaxy will plan, produce, and elevate all video content created for our recurring Apple TV programming. This includes both short‑form and long‑form storytelling...

The San Jose Earthquakes have a mission to establish our home as the epicenter of American soccer by uniting Northern California with big dreams, big hustle, and big impact. We are seeking a Director, Ticket Operations who will oversee ticket operations for the San Jose Earthquakes and select additional PayPal Park events.   About the Position: The San Jose Earthquakes are seeking an experienced and organized individual to join our team as Director, Ticket Operations. As Director, Ticket Operations, you will be responsible for the reporting, strategic planning, implementation, and execution of all ticket operations functions for the San Jose Earthquakes and select additional PayPal Park events. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys leading teams, managing ticketing systems, and working across departments to ensure effective ticket operations and event-day execution. This position will report to the Sr. Director, Ticket Operations and Business Intelligence....

Overview Columbus Crew is searching for an experienced and senior leader to oversee the club's Scouting Department. The Director of Scouting and Recruitment will have direct oversight of the club's domestic and global scouting infrastructure and will play an integral role in shaping the club's future.   Responsibilities: The Director of Scouting and Recruitment shall provide the following services to the Club: Serve as a member of the club's leadership group; provide insights into department developments and actively participate in the "One Club" philosophy. Collaborate with technical leadership to execute a soccer strategy aligned with club game model, player profiles and financial framework. Lead and evolve the scouting department in the areas of first team and emerging talent. Manage the club's domestic and international scouting network. Utilize all club resources in the player evaluation process to assess player performance and potential....

Position Summary The Director, Human Resources serves as the senior HR leader supporting both the Columbus Crew and Columbus NWSL Club. Reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), this role is responsible for leading and overseeing the day-to-day Human Resources function across both organizations while ensuring the effective execution of enterprise people strategies. The Director serves as a strategic business partner to club leadership and is responsible for talent management, employee relations, organizational development, total rewards administration, compliance, workforce planning, and HR operations. This position provides leadership and development for the Manager, Human Resources, and works to ensure consistent, high-quality HR support across both clubs. The Director translates enterprise HR priorities into actionable programs and processes that strengthen organizational effectiveness, enhance employee engagement, and support the long-term success of both...

JOB TITLE: Manager, Partnership Marketing REPORTING TO:   Senior Director, Partnership Marketing & Operations DEPARTMENT: Partnership Marketing LOCATION:  New York, NY POSITION OVERVIEW: New York City FC is seeking a Manager, Partnership Marketing to independently manage a portfolio of corporate partners and deliver strategic, measurable partnership marketing programs. Serving as the primary day-to-day relationship owner, this role translates partner business objectives into integrated activation plans across the Club and Etihad Park, ensures contractual commitments are fulfilled, and identifies opportunities to deepen relationships and grow investment. WHAT YOU’LL DO:  Partner Relationship & Account Management Own day-to-day relationships for an assigned portfolio of approximately 8–10 partners, adjusted for partnership complexity and value. Understand each partner’s business objectives, audiences,...

Overview As a Manager, Broadcast Motion Design, you will be responsible for managing MLS Productions broadcast graphics projects for MLS, MLS NEXT Pro, and MLS NEXT broadcast. As well as creating headshots and other static images to support broadcast graphics operations. The Manager, Broadcast Motion Design must be comfortable designing for streaming broadcasts and be familiar with all aspects of broadcast design and production processes. Finally, the position must help with matchday operations.   Responsibilities Primary designer of motion graphics solutions for match broadcasts and studio shows Managing and creating headshots and other static images for broadcast graphics packages. Offering new ideas and designs for broadcast graphics packages. Attending meetings to review and discuss broadcast graphics with MLS partners and MLS staff. Assist with matchday broadcast graphics operations on midweek evenings and weekends. Additional...

There has never been a more exciting time to join Chicago Fire FC.    As one of Major League Soccer's original clubs, Chicago Fire FC is in the midst of an exciting era fueled by tremendous investment, ambition, and growth. With a new $100M state-of-the-art Endeavor Health Performance Center now open, new offices in Chicago's iconic Wrigley Building, and plans underway for a privately-funded $750M+ soccer-specific stadium set to open in 2028 in the heart of Chicago, the Club is building the future of soccer in one of the world's great sports cities.    Chicago Fire FC is becoming a cultural force in Chicago by connecting communities, shaping experiences, and creating new ways for fans to engage with the game and the city. The Club's future home, McDonald’s Park, will anchor Chicago's newest neighborhood and serve as a catalyst of growth for the next chapter of professional sports and entertainment in the city.    Joining Chicago...

The San Jose Earthquakes have a mission to establish our home as the epicenter of American soccer by uniting Northern California with big dreams, big hustle, and big impact. We are seeking a Manager, Partnerships AI Operations who will support the Partnership Marketing and Sponsorship Sales teams through AI tools, technology, and process improvements.   About the Position:  The San Jose Earthquakes are seeking a proactive and resourceful individual to join our team as Manager, Partnerships AI Operations. As Manager, Partnerships AI Operations, you will improve how the department uses technology to support prospecting, sales preparation, internal communication, and partnership operations. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys figuring out how things work, solving problems, and turning manual tasks into efficient, repeatable processes. Coding experience is not required. Success in this role means shorter go-to-market timelines, fewer manual labor hours,...

The San Jose Earthquakes have a mission to establish our home as the epicenter of American soccer by uniting Northern California with big dreams, big hustle, and big impact. We are seeking a Manager, Partnership Content Strategy who will support the Partnership Marketing and Partnership Sales teams by elevating how we tell the Quakes partnership story in every pitch, proposal, and renewal.    About the Position:  The San Jose Earthquakes are looking for an adaptable and collaborative individual who can turn data, partner results, and creative ideas into compelling, client-focused sales stories. This person will own the quality and consistency of our partnership presentations, build templates tailored to buying personas, develop testimonial materials and manage multiple projects at once. This candidate is the ultimate team player providing a high level of service to various stakeholders. They will report to the Vice President of Sponsorships.  ...

Real Salt Lake, Real Monarchs, and the RSL Academy are united by a shared mission of winning together through development. We are committed to building world-class teams by investing in people: developing players, staff, and leaders through collaboration, innovation, and a high-performance culture. If you are passionate about soccer, sport science, and athlete performance, we invite you to grow your career with Utah Soccer. SUMMARY: The Head of Physical Performance leads physical preparation for the Real Salt Lake first team, including strength and conditioning, sports science, load management, and recovery. This is a first-team-only position. The role reports to the Senior Director of Player Health & Performance and sits lateral to the Head of Sports Medicine / Head Athletic Trainer. This position integrates physical preparation with the Head Coach's game model through a Tactical Periodization framework, using training load, testing, and match data to optimize...

TITLE: Creative Project Manager DEPARTMENT: Creative FLSA: Full-Time Salary; Exempt  REPORTS TO: Creative Director   WHAT SETS YOU APART We're looking for a highly organized Creative Project Manager to oversee the workflow for our internal creative team. This position will be responsible for working with all departments within the organization to ensure thorough communication and adherence to process for all creative project requests. The Creative Project Manager will be the point of contact for status updates on creative projects and will help connect team members across departments to create an efficient workflow.  ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Own and optimize end-to-end creative project workflows across both clubs, including campaign planning, creative intake, approvals, timelines, and delivery. Serve as the central hub for cross-functional coordination between Marketing, Ticket...

We elevate Kansas City through soccer experiences and create memories through personalized touchpoints with our club. Our promise is to continually delight our fans and set the benchmark for best practices across Major League Soccer. Sporting Kansas City’s values are to be experience obsessed, high performance in all that we do, exemplify accountability, demonstrate integrity and to always put the club first. The Manager, Grassroots Marketing owns Sporting KC’s off-site grassroots marketing strategy and execution. This role builds Sporting’s visibility throughout the community and region and creates in-person opportunities that help people develop a stronger connection with the club.  The Manager leads the calendar for community and regional activations, pub and collegiate programs, local marketing relationships, and off-site Brand Ambassador deployment. They work across the Marketing department to connect grassroots experiences to club campaigns and...

We elevate Kansas City through soccer experiences and create memories through personalized touchpoints with our club. Our promise is to continually delight our fans and set the benchmark for best practices across Major League Soccer. Sporting Kansas City’s values are to be experience obsessed, high performance in all that we do, exemplify accountability, demonstrate integrity and to always put the club first. Sporting Kansas City’s Manager, Suite Sales, is responsible for the selling, servicing, and retention of contractual, partial, and single-match suites for both Sporting Kansas City and non-soccer-related events that are associated with the organization.   This position is a key contributor to the Sales & Service team and must ensure all work aligns with the Sporting KC brand purpose: “We create memories through personalized experiences with our Club.” Essential Functions Proactively prospect and sell multi-year, partial-year, and...

The Academy Operations Intern will support the daily administrative, logistical, and operational functions at DC United MLSNext Academy. This role provides hands-on experience in elite youth soccer operations, working closely with academy leadership, coaching staff, players, families, and other club personnel to ensure a professional, organized, and development-focused environment. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and passionate about soccer, youth development, and sports management. This internship offers an opportunity to gain practical experience in the business and operational side of an elite youth soccer program. Key Responsibilities  · Assist with the planning and execution of daily academy activities, including training sessions, team meetings, and match-day operations. · Help coordinate training schedules, field assignments, facility access, and equipment distribution. · Support the...

Job Title: Specialist, Sports Field and Grounds   Who CITY is:  St. Louis CITY is more than just the newest local MLS soccer team, we have quickly become the heartbeat of St. Louis and are leading the frontier of an emerging cultural renaissance. Join our growing family of 500+ visionaries in a fun and fast-paced work environment that provides unmatched potential for new ideas, personal growth, and immediate impact.    Who you are:  CITY provides a progressive and supportive workplace that lets YOU be YOU.  We value unique experiences and perspectives, and we hire employees who leverage their differences to add value.  Feel the impact of your ideas come to life as you join in the thunderous roar of 22,500 impassioned fans at our state-of-the art facility.    What CITY does:  Join us today in the mission of uniting the St. Louis Region and redefining what it means to be a soccer team. ...

Description Columbus Crew is seeking a Coordinator, Training Center Operations. This position will ensure safe and effective operations of Historic Crew Stadium & Ohio Health Performance Center, including the day-to-day management of all stadium functions. The ideal candidate for this role will be a leader and team player to advance the mission and the vision of the Columbus Crew and Haslam Sports Group. This is a full-time, on-site position in Columbus, Ohio.   Essential Duties & Responsibilities Lead role for Columbus Crew 2 matchday operations including event management, event readiness, in match stadium operations, and event reset. Lead oversight of Stadium Operations Assistant position at Historic Crew Stadium & Ohio Health Performance Center Including hiring, scheduling, and staff development Manage the day-to-day task list for Historic Crew Stadium. Lead role for Event changeover for Historic Crew Stadium & Ohio...

SUMMARY: The Assistant Athletic Trainer is an integral member of the New England Revolution Sports Medicine and Performance team, providing comprehensive medical care and supporting athlete health, injury prevention, rehabilitation, recovery, and return-to-play activities. Working collaboratively with the Director of Sports Medicine and Head Athletic Trainer, team physicians, Performance staff, and Technical staff, the position provides clinical care and coordinates medical services across training, competition, and travel. The Assistant Athletic Trainer also supports Sports Medicine operations, including medical documentation, supplies and equipment, and educational programs for students, seasonal staff, and fellows. The position requires strong clinical judgment, organization, communication, and collaboration within a high-performance professional sports environment. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provide comprehensive athletic training services for New England...