Kansas City Current is home to the best-in-class training facility and the world’s first purpose-built stadium for a women’s soccer team. Our organization is committed to seeing the fullest 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 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?

The Kansas City Current is seeking an Assistant Groundskeeper to assist with the maintenance of the CPKC Stadium.

What will you do?

· Run the day-to-day maintenance of the pitch at the CPKC stadium along with a new fleet of equipment

· Complete preventive maintenance on various pieces of equipment and ensure all equipment remains in working and operational condition

· Works with the Head Groundskeeper, Operations department, and the rest of the organization to fulfill the needs of the KC Current first team and to deliver a safe, playable, and aesthetically pleasing playing surface

· Develop a comprehensive field maintenance program that aligns with usage of the facility that includes but is not limited to mowing, fertility, pesticide/herbicide applications, scheduled use of water, usage of SGL grow lights, field heating, SubAir system, etc

· Perform other duties as assigned to support the KC Current’s mission to become the best women’s soccer club in the world

Required Skills/Abilities:

· Previous experience operating sports field equipment.

· Previous experience with multiple grass types in transition zones, including Bermudagrass and Ryegrass.

· Member and participant of the Sports Field Managers Association preferred.

· Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Calendar.

Minimum Education and Qualifications:

· Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a turfgrass related field

· At least two years of turfgrass related experience

· Obtain Missouri Pesticide Applicators License within 6 months of hire

Physical Requirements:

· Hours are variable and will include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

· Ability to work in various degrees of outdoor weather conditions, including but not limited to, extreme heat and cold or rain.

· Ability to lift 50 pounds of weight frequently throughout assigned workday.

· Ability to work in various positions, including but not limited to, stooping, standing, bending over, sitting, kneeling, and squatting for extended periods of time.

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.