Game Operations Assistant

Role: Matchday Operations Assistant

Organization: Tampa Bay Sun FC

Reports to: Event Operations Coordinator

Classification: Part-Time (Seasonal)

Duration: August 2026 - May/June 2027

Position Summary

As the Matchday Operations Assistant, you will support the execution of all Tampa Bay Sun FC home matches. This role plays an important part in ensuring a professional, organized, and efficient matchday environment for players, staff, referees, and fans. This role provides hands-on experience in professional soccer operations and live event execution within a fast-paced matchday environment.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist with matchday operations, event management, and setup/breakdown for all Tampa Bay Sun FC home matches.
• Assist with operational tasks from the home team, visiting team, referees, venue staff, and other departments.
• Serve as a liaison between teams, referees, and operations staff to help ensure smooth and efficient matchday execution.
• Assist with locker room setup and breakdown on matchdays.
• Maintain organization of storage areas and operational supplies before and after events.
• Quickly problem solve and adapt in a high-pressure matchday environment as circumstances change.
• Maintain a positive, professional, and team-oriented work environment.
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

To perform this role successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The following requirements are representative of eligibility requirements, knowledge, skill, and/or ability necessary:

• Must be able to pass all background and safeguarding checks.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Exceptional reliability, interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills required.
• Ability to think creatively, problem solve quickly, and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail is required.
• Able to be available during non-traditional hours, in non-traditional settings, and within a team atmosphere.
• Strong interest in soccer and sports is a plus.
• Ability to be flexible including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 75lbs.
  
  

Other Details

• This role is for the entirety of the season (August 2026 - May/June 2027).
• You must be available for all home matches.
• Must be local to the Tampa area, with reliable transportation.
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.