What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Assistant position at Tampa Bay Sun FC?
TITLE: Operations Assistant
DEPARTMENT: Operations
REPORTS TO: Event & Matchday Operations Coordinator
CLASSIFICATION: Part-Time (Seasonal)
Position Summary
As the Operations Assistant, you will play a prominent role within our organization, contributing to the creation of unforgettable memories for our patrons.
Your role is crucial not only for game day operations but also for fostering community engagement while maintaining the esteemed reputation of Tampa Bay Sun FC. As the Operations Assistant, you will support matchday and operational activities and special events for our Club. To excel in this position, your approach should be action-oriented, innovative, well-organized, and highly responsive.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
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:
DEPARTMENT: Operations
REPORTS TO: Event & Matchday Operations Coordinator
CLASSIFICATION: Part-Time (Seasonal)
Position Summary
As the Operations Assistant, you will play a prominent role within our organization, contributing to the creation of unforgettable memories for our patrons.
Your role is crucial not only for game day operations but also for fostering community engagement while maintaining the esteemed reputation of Tampa Bay Sun FC. As the Operations Assistant, you will support matchday and operational activities and special events for our Club. To excel in this position, your approach should be action-oriented, innovative, well-organized, and highly responsive.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Learn/Assist with match day/event management plus the setup/breakdown of all Tampa Bay Sun FC home games.
- Assist with club events at either of our two locations (Tampa Bay Sun FC Training Facility and Suncoast Credit Union Field).
- Assist with the execution of all requests from the home team, visiting team and referees, collaborating with the venue and other departments to fill needs.
- Act as a liaison between teams/referees and operations to properly keep operations running smoothly and efficiently.
- Execute all venue, field, and locker room operations as needed.
- Learn how to quickly problem solve in a high-pressure environment/adapt to match day as circumstances change.
- Create/Provide a positive/open minded work environment.
- Other duties as assigned
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 check.
- Strong written and verbal skills.
- Exceptional reliability, interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills required.
- An innovative individual who can come up with ideas and work extremely well within a team to come up with creative solutions and identify new opportunities, often in a high-pressure, fast-changing environment.
- Strong attention to small details is a must.
- 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.
- This role will be around 10-20 hours weekly.
- Ability to be flexible including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
- Ability to lift up to 75lbs.
- This role is for the 2nd half of the season (January 2026 - June 2026).
- You must be available for all home matches & Club events with exceptions upon request.
- Must be local to the Tampa area, with reliable transportation.