Kansas City Athletics is excited to offer a variety of opportunities to college students interested in gaining career experience in various aspects of collegiate athletics. Kansas City Athletics prides itself on being a close-knit department that will allow students to gain hands-on leadership skills in various aspects of athletic administration and sports management.
Our Student Manager Positions are for undergraduate UMKC Students who want to play an integral role in the Kansas City Athletic Department in exchange for partial and full tuition scholarships. The Kansas City Athletics Internships are for any student looking to gain valuable experience with the desire to explore a career in collegiate athletics. Internships are on a volunteer and class credit basis (approved by your institution’s undergraduate or graduate program).
To explore the different opportunities that Kansas City Athletics has to offer, click the dropdown on the various departments below. You will find all available positions with job descriptions and instructions on how to apply.
Sports Information Student Manager (UNDERGRADUATE UMKC STUDENTS ONLY)
Positions Available
2 position available per semester
Compensation
A scholarship for 14 credit hours of undergraduate, in-state tuition is available for this position ($1,250 and $5,000) with the expectation to work 10-20 hours a week including game days, evenings and weekends required. Only undergraduate students qualify for this position due to tuition restrictions.
Position Commitment
Must be available to work most home games, this includes nights, weekends, and holiday breaks.
A strict no-show policy will be enforced, and your scholarship can be revoked at any point.
Position Description
- Serve as primary media contact for one Kansas City Athletics team
- Assist in writing/editing of postgame/event recap stories
- Serving a variety of roles on game day, including in-game social media content
- Compile compelling statistical trends from Kansas City Athletics teams each week
- Manage record books and keep tabs on records broken throughout the year
- Correspond with the NCAA to find where Kansas City ranks in certain categories in the nation
- Assist with creation of game notes for home and away events
- Create roster cards for home games
- Run statistic reports for coaches
- Occasionally assist with in-game statistics
- All other duties as assigned
Skills Preferred
- Experience with Photoshop and InDesign
- Experience with quantitative data
- Experience keeping live stats of sporting events
- Experience in a journalistic setting (copies of previous works encouraged) with knowledge of Associated Press guidelines
- Public relation and interpersonal skills
- Critical reading and thinking skills
- Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Word
- Experience operating social media pages
- Willingness to grow as a writer, learn and have fun
How to Apply
Student Manager Applications are available on Handshake by signing in with your SSO (available to UMKC Undergraduate Students only) https://umkc.joinhandshake.com/login
If interested in this position, please email Jerod Fox at jerodfox@mail.umkc.edu or Athletics@umkc.edu to set up an interview.
Creative Content Student Manager (UNDERGRADUATE UMKC STUDENTS ONLY)
Positions Available
1 position available per semester
Compensation
A scholarship for 14 credit hours of undergraduate, in-state tuition is available for this position ($1,250 and $5,000) with the expectation to work 10-20 hours a week including game day, evenings and weekends required. Only undergraduate students qualify for this position due to tuition restrictions.
Position Commitment
Must be available to work most home games, this includes nights, weekends, and holiday breaks.
A strict no-show policy will be enforced, and your scholarship can be revoked at any point.
Position Description
- Serve as primary media contact for one Kansas City Athletics team
- Develop original content regarding interesting storylines among the Athletic Department to be published on kcroos.com
- Serving a variety of roles on game day, including in-game social media content
- Occasional graphic design assistance to highlight the Kansas City Athletics brand
- Work with Communications Director to schedule and conduct interviews with Kansas City student-athletes/coaches
- Create content using various multimedia formats
- Assist in writing/editing of postgame recap stories and social media content
- All other duties as assigned
Skills Preferred
- Experience with Photoshop, InDesign and Premiere Pro
- Experience in a journalistic setting (copies of previous works encouraged) with knowledge of Associated Press guidelines
- Public relation and interpersonal skills
- Experience operating social media pages (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook)
How to Apply
Student Manager Applications are available on Handshake by signing in with your SSO (available to UMKC Undergraduate Students only) https://umkc.joinhandshake.com/login
For more information on this position, please email Jerod Fox at jerodfox@mail.umkc.edu or Athletics@umkc.edu to set up an interview.
Videography/Photography Student Manager (UNDERGRADUATE UMKC STUDENTS ONLY)
Positions Available
1 position available per semester
Compensation
A scholarship for 14 credit hours of undergraduate, in-state tuition is available for this position ($1,250 and $5,000) with the expectation to work 10-20 hours a week including game day, evenings and weekends required. Only undergraduate students qualify for this position due to tuition restrictions.
Position Commitment
Must be available to work most home games, this includes nights, weekends, and holiday breaks.
A strict no-show policy will be enforced, and your scholarship can be revoked at any point.
Position Description
- Serve as primary media contact for one Kansas City Athletics team
- Assist in content creation for Kansas City Athletics website and social media pages
- Attend games/practices to create engaging photo/video content
- Creation of pre-game hype videos to be played on Daktronics board in the Swinney Center
- Occasional graphic design assistance to highlight the Kansas City Athletics brand
- Create post-production content (highlight videos, player profiles, etc.)
- All other duties as assigned
Skills Preferred
- Experience shooting and editing photo/video content (links to previous work/portfolio encouraged)
- Previous experience building social media engagement
- Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop/Premiere (or comparable software)
- Strong storytelling ability
- Experience in motion graphic software optimal, but not necessary
- Willingness to learn and have fun
How to Apply
Student Manager Applications are available on Handshake by signing in with your SSO (available to UMKC Undergraduate Students only) https://umkc.joinhandshake.com/login
If interested in this position, please email Jerod Fox at jerodfox@mail.umkc.edu or Athletics@umkc.edu to set up an interview.
Marketing Student Manager (UNDERGRADUATE UMKC STUDENTS ONLY)
Positions Available
3-4 positions
Compensation
A scholarship for up to 14 credit hours of undergraduate, in-state tuition is available for this position ($1,250 and $5,000) with the expectation to work a minimum of 20 hours per week, including evenings and weekends. Only undergraduate students qualify for this position due to tuition restrictions.
Position Commitment
Must be available to work majority home games, this includes nights, weekends, and holiday breaks.
A strict no-show policy will be enforced, and your scholarship can be revoked at any point. Student positions will be evaluated each semester.
Position Description
- Assisting in leading and guiding initiatives on campus marketing and partnership plans, grassroots table marketing on campus events and in the KC community
- Works closely with the Marketing Manager in preparation of scheduling, planning and executing the marketing strategy during game days, special events, through social media and partnerships.
- Crafts creative for increasing the brand affinity through social media, game days and driving sales on kcroos.store merchandise online and in person at events.
- Prepares fulfillment documentation of images, videos and materials of partnerships, theme events, KC Athletics brand
- Corresponds, organizes and secures groups, organizations, performances, and special guests for games or KC Athletics special events
- Serves a variety of roles on game day and is willing to help in all aspects of leading in-game promotions/timeouts with fans, fan engagement elements, game operations crew, ticket operations and involved with supporting the merchandise store.
- Collaborates with team and Marketing Director on ideas for halftime / in game entertainment games
- Assists and liaisons the KC Roo mascot and KC Dance Team at events and home games
- Updates and connects with the Student-Athlete Leadership Cabinet often for engagement and building plan for content to support KC Student-Athletes goals and Roo pride
- Assists and works closely with the Marketing Manager on important tasks day to day ahead of events and other items as assigned
Skills Preferred
- Self-motivated and has initiative to do more than basic tasks
- Outgoing or strives to build interpersonal skills, good oral and written communication, detail-orientated, likes organization, creative, and willing to do physical work.
- Enjoys and knows Social Media platforms, usages, techniques and creative elements, are encouraged
- Good experience in Excel, Microsoft Word, Powerpoint
- Is a FAN! Whether you’re a new fan for your Roos or a big sport fan of a pro team of your favorite sport, you find excitement in being a fan and building that experience, wants others to be excited to join in sports fandom
- Desire to learn, develop skills, gain experience in sports marketing elements and make a lasting impact for KC Athletics.
- Team orientated mindset, we work with numerous areas of the department to succeed together
How to Apply
Student Manager Applications are available on Handshake by signing in with your SSO (available to UMKC Undergraduate Students only) https://umkc.joinhandshake.com/login
Email Hope McMorrow- Director of Marketing; mcmorrowh@umkc.edu or Athletics@umkc.edu with your resume and interest in the position, as well as to start the interview process.
KC Roo Mascot Student Position (UNDERGRADUATE UMKC STUDENTS ONLY)
Positions Available
1-2 positions available annually
Pay
A scholarship for up to 14 credit hours of undergraduate, in-state tuition is available for this position ($1,250 and $5,000) with the expectation to work a minimum of 15 hours per week, including evenings and weekends. Only undergraduate students qualify for this position due to tuition restrictions.
Position Commitment
Must be available to work majority home games, this includes nights, weekends, and holiday breaks.
A strict no-show policy will be enforced, and your scholarship can be revoked at any point. Student positions will be evaluated each semester.
Position Description
- Provide entertainment as mascot KC Roo during home games, athletic events, campus events, and within the community
- During all events you will have to interact with fans and pose for photo opportunities, must like being around people
- KC Roo requires highly enthusiastic people who like to entertain and engage with others
- Use your own personality to create skits and routines that fit the KC Roo persona and the specific sport/event to enhance the experience for our fans
- Preserve the identity of KC Roo by remaining anonymous to all fans, including appropriate body language and mannerisms, no speaking while in costume, and representing Kansas City Athletics mission with high energy.
- Must be physically fit (not needed to be an expert athlete/in shape), able to handle on a regular basis medium cardio level of exercise
- Assist in managing, communicating and organizing KC Roo at events and kid experiences
- Part of the marketing team, will complete hours doing marketing initiatives as a student manager, not in suit to gain further experience as part of the KC Athletic department
How to Apply
Student Manager Applications are available on Handshake by signing in with your SSO (available to UMKC Undergraduate Students only) https://umkc.joinhandshake.com/login
Email Hope McMorrow- Director of Marketing; mcmorrowh@umkc.edu or Athletics@umkc.edu with your resume and interest in the position, as well as to start the interview process.
Game Day Marketing & Fan Engagement Internship
Positions Available
3-5 positions available per semester
Pay
Volunteer; internship credit for undergraduate or graduate degree (approved by individual’s institution or degree program)
Position Commitment
Must be available to work the majority of home games, this includes nights, weekends, and holiday breaks
Position Description
- Assist with set-up, operations, and breakdown of all home athletic games and special events
- Help with campus marketing initiatives, including tabling at on-campus events and heavily trafficked areas weekly
- Work close with marketing and operations team to prepare materials for upcoming games
- Game day planning and management, including attending meetings as necessary
- Serving a variety roles on game day, possibilities include in-game promotions, fan engagement tabling, game operations, court/field crew, ticketing operations, and selling merchandise
- All other duties as assigned
How to Apply
Email resume to Hope McMorrow. Please include how many hours you need for class credit or degree requirements and which semester you are applying for or if it is for the full year.
Hope McMorrow- Director of Marketing; mcmorrowh@umkc.edu
UMKC Athletics; Athletics@umkc.edu
Student Ticketing Manager (UNDERGRADUATE UMKC STUDENTS ONLY)
Positions Available
1 position available per year
Compensation
A scholarship for 14 credit hours of undergraduate, in-state tuition is available for this position ($1,250 and $5,000) with the expectation to work a minimum of 20 hours per week, including evenings and weekends. Only undergraduate students qualify for this position due to tuition restrictions.
Position Commitment
Must be available to work most home games, this includes nights, weekends, and holiday breaks.
A strict no-show policy will be enforced, and your scholarship can be revoked at any point. Student Manager positions will be evaluated each semester.
Position Description
- Works office hours/game days minimum of 20 hours per week
- Operates the Paciolan ticketing system for event setup and sales
- Train student workers on game day process and procedures
- Handles scheduling of Gameday Workers
- Assist with renewals, season ticket, single and group sales
Skills Preferred
- Experience in Microsoft office
- Experience in Customer Service
- Great Written and Verbal Communication
- Great self-Starter
- Team Player
- Strong desire to make a lasting impact
How to Apply
Student Manager Applications are available on Handshake by signing in with your SSO (available to UMKC Undergraduate Students only) https://umkc.joinhandshake.com/login
For more information on this position, please email Chris Garcia at garciacr@umkc.edu or Athletics@umkc.edu.
Game Day Student Worker (UNDERGRADUATE UMKC STUDENTS ONLY)
Positions Available
4 positions available per year
Compensation
Student Manager Positions (available to UMKC Undergraduate Students only)
A scholarship for 6 credit hours of undergraduate, in-state tuition is available for this position ($1,250 and $5,000) with the expectation to work a minimum of 10 hours per week, including evenings and weekends. Only undergraduate students qualify for this position due to tuition restrictions.
Position Commitment
Must be available to work most home games, this includes nights, weekends, and holiday breaks.
A strict no-show policy will be enforced, and your scholarship can be revoked at any point. Student Manager positions will be evaluated each semester.
Position Description
- Solely focused on game day ticketing
- Works the ticket window on event days
- Scans tickets for entry into events
- Checks pass list for player and coach guests
- All other duties as assigned
Skills Preferred
- Experience in Microsoft office
- Experience in Customer Service
- Great Written and Verbal Communication
- Great self-Starter
- Team Player
- Strong desire to make a lasting impact
How to Apply
Student Manager Applications are available on Handshake by signing in with your SSO (available to UMKC Undergraduate Students only) https://umkc.joinhandshake.com/login
For more information on this position, please email Chris Garcia at garciacr@umkc.edu or Athletics@umkc.edu
Group Sales Internship
Positions Available
1 position available per semester
Compensation
Volunteer; internship credit for undergraduate or graduate degree (approved by individual’s institution or degree program)
Position Commitment
Must be available to work most home games, this includes nights, weekends, and holiday breaks.
Position Description
- Game Day Ticketing and Group Sales focused
- Outreach to groups interested in attending Kansas City Athletics events
- Coordinate arrival and greet all groups on game day
- Assist in ticketing operations such as ticketing scanning and pass list check-in
- All other duties as assigned
Skills Preferred
- Experience in Microsoft office
- Experience in Customer Service
- Great Written and Verbal Communication
- Great self-Starter
- Team Player
- Strong desire to make a lasting impact
How to Apply
If interested in this internship, please email Chris Garcia at garciacr@umkc.edu or Athletics@umkc.edu with your resume and interest in the internship. Please include how many hours you need to complete the internship and which semester(s) you are applying for.
Merchandise Sales Internship
Positions Available
1-2 position available per semester
Compensation
Volunteer; internship credit for undergraduate or graduate degree (approved by individual’s institution or degree program)
Position Commitment
Must be available to work most home games, this includes nights, weekends, and holiday breaks.
Position Description
- Game Day Merchandise Sales focused
- Inventory Merchandise prior to and after all Kansas City Athletics events
- Organization and set-up of merchandise stand at all home games
- Provide customer service and have expertise in all merchandise items
- Complete all transaction, restocking, and relay feedback given by customers
Skills Preferred
- Experience in retail
- Experience in Customer Service
- Great Written and Verbal Communication
- Great self-Starter
- Team Player
- Strong desire to make a lasting impact
How to Apply
If interested in this internship, please email Chris Garcia at garciacr@umkc.edu or Athletics@umkc.edu with your resume and interest in the internship. Please include how many hours you need to complete the internship and which semester(s) you are applying for.
Game Day Operations Lead (UNDERGRADUATE UMKC STUDENTS ONLY)
Positions Available
1 position available annually
Compensation
A scholarship for up to 14 credit hours of undergraduate, in-state tuition is available for this position ($1,250 and $5,000) with the expectation to work a minimum of 20 hours per week, including evenings and weekends. Only undergraduate students qualify for this position due to tuition restrictions.
Position Commitment
Must be available to work most home games, this includes nights, weekends, and holiday breaks.
A strict no-show policy will be enforced, and your scholarship can be revoked at any point. Student positions will be evaluated each semester.
Position Description
- Works closely with the Director of Game Day Operations to manage all UMKC home athletic events
- Assist in game day planning, script writing, and run-of-show execution
- Lead all game day set-ups, in-game operations, and breakdown
- Serve as the liaison to all visiting teams and officials
- Supervise all Game Day Court Crew/Field Crew Student Managers
Skills Preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Creative and ability to work independently
- Ability to multi-task in a high-energy, high-stress environment
- Responsible, self-starter looking for a position to gain leadership and supervising experience
How to Apply
Student Manager Applications are available on Handshake by signing in with your SSO (available to UMKC Undergraduate Students only) https://umkc.joinhandshake.com/login
For more information on this position, please email Athletics@umkc.edu
Facilities, Laundry, and Equipment Supervisor (UNDERGRADUATE UMKC STUDENTS ONLY)
Positions Available
1 position available annually
Compensation
A scholarship for up to 14 credit hours of undergraduate, in-state tuition is available for this position ($1,250 and $5,000) with the expectation to work a minimum of 20 hours per week, including evenings and weekends. Only undergraduate students qualify for this position due to tuition restrictions.
Position Commitment
Must be available to work Monday-Friday between 8am-5pm (approximately 4 hour shifts per day)
A strict no-show policy will be enforced, and your scholarship can be revoked at any point. Student positions will be evaluated each semester.
Position Description
- Works closely with the Director of Operations to manage facility projects, team laundry services, and team equipment and apparel operations daily
- Assist in game day set-ups in the Swinney Center and Durwood Soccer Stadium
- Complete bi-weekly soccer field maintenance
- Other duties as assigned
Skills Preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Superior organization and task-management skills
- Ability to work independently
- Responsible, self-starter looking for a position to gain leadership and supervising experience
How to Apply
Student Manager Applications are available on Handshake by signing in with your SSO (available to UMKC Undergraduate Students only) https://umkc.joinhandshake.com/login
For more information on this position, please email Athletics@umkc.edu
Game Day Court Crew/Field Crew Student Manager (UNDERGRADUATE UMKC STUDENTS ONLY)
Positions Available
4 positions available annually
Compensation
A scholarship for up to 6 credit hours of undergraduate, in-state tuition is available for this position ($1,250 and $5,000) with the expectation to work nearly all home games, including evenings and weekends. Only undergraduate students qualify for this position due to tuition restrictions.
Position Commitment
Must be available to work most home games, this includes nights, weekends, and holiday breaks.
A strict no-show policy will be enforced, and your scholarship can be revoked at any point. Student positions will be evaluated each semester.
Position Description
- Requirement to be at nearly all men’s and women’s soccer, volleyball, men’s and women’s basketball, and softball games throughout the 2021-22 academic year
- Primary focus on in-game operations, serving as the field crew/court crew that shag balls, monitor playing surfaces during timeouts, and serve as the liaison to officials during the game
- Supervision and assistance of ball kids
- Assist the game day operations team in set-up and tear-down of athletic events
- Other duties as assigned
Skills Preferred
- Excellent verbal communication
- Responsible and timely
- Ability to work independently
How to Apply
Student Manager Applications are available on Handshake by signing in with your SSO (available to UMKC Undergraduate Students only) https://umkc.joinhandshake.com/login
For more information on this position, please email Athletics@umkc.edu