Team Administrator - Utah Royals

The Utah Royals FC, Real Salt Lake (RSL), and RSL Training Academy are dedicated to the growth and success of soccer in Utah. The Utah Royals FC is committed to empowerment, while RSL represents the state with pride and fosters a winning culture. The RSL Training Academy nurtures young athletes and instills values of discipline and teamwork. Together, they are committed to inspiring the soccer culture of Utah and creating lasting impressions one winning experience at a time.

SUMMARY:

The Utah Royals Team Administrator provides administrative support and facilitate all logistical needs of the coaches, players, and families of Royals FC. This position involves regular domestic travel, and the ability to maintain a schedule in line with a sports team, including weekends and nights.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Coordinates and communicates training, games, special event schedules, travel arrangements, team meals, and player paperwork.
• Coordinates a welcoming process of relocating/onboarding new players and families
• Assist with obtaining driver's license, social security number, bank account, etc.
• Manages player housing (leases, utilities, roommates, etc.), including coordination and hands-on execution of the move-in and move-out of player housing.
• Develops a database of contacts, networks, and vendors that support players.
• Assists with game day operations when needed.
• Acts as a direct source of communication with players on all day-to-day matters.
• Acting as Visiting Team Liaison, including hotel & game day coordination for visiting teams.
• Ensures compliance with NWSL and Utah Royals protocols and procedures.
• Interdepartmental liaison for Royals staff.
• Other tasks and duties as assigned by the Team President, Head Coach and Sporting Director.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Three (3) years of administrative and travel booking experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with a focus on Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• The ability to work well within a group environment.
• The ability to multi-task and complete multiple jobs at once, particularly tasks that are time-sensitive.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to problem-solve and exercise sound judgment.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of administration, regulations, and operating procedures, as well as accounting and budgeting procedures.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends to accommodate the team's schedules.
• Ability to travel domestically 50% of the time.
• Ability to pass a background check and become Safe Sport certified.
• Discretion and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with integrity.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience as a Team Administrator for a professional or collegiate sports team.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The job requires regularly lifting/pushing up to 25-40 pounds and occasionally lifting/pushing more than 50-60 pounds or exerting heavy force, in a wide disparity or environmental conditions. The job involves standing, stooping, kneeling, bending, lifting, pushing, etc.

Real Salt Lake provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

Note: The need may arise to revise, supplement, or rescind portions of this job description, and Real Salt Lake reserves the right to do so at any time. Employees shall be required to meet the qualifications and perform the duties of any revised job description.