Golden Opportunities -- Business Across the Olympic Movement

London 2012 leads the pack this week featuring thirteen job opportunities including a search to find a head of logistics. The featured opportunity this week is UK Sport’s quest to find a board member. The IOC is on the lookout for a business development manager and Vancouver 2010 has an opening for a deputy operations manager. USA Taekwondo has a bidding opportunity to host the 2010 National Qualifiers. Other opportunities include USA Shooting’s search to find a marketing manager.

Featured Opportunities:

UK Sport

Board Member

Closing: January 16, 2009

Deliver World Class sport at the UK level, in accordance with the policies of the Secretary of State, which will include delivery of the objectives and targets shown in UK Sport’s Funding Agreement with DCMS.

USOC

Sport Technologist

Closing: Open until filled

Deliver services, technology research, applied solution development and data analysis/management, with focus on data acquisition, sport performance analysis, video analysis technology, real-time feedback, and advancing technologies.

Bidding Opportunities:

Teen Masters

2010 National Championships

Closing: Open for Bids

The Teen Masters, which will be held in July 2010, is the premier high school championship bowling event. Sites are also needed for the 2009 Teen Masters Regionals, held March through May.

USA Taekwondo

2010 National Qualifiers

Closing: December 31, 2008

USAT seeks five cities to host national qualifiers for 2010. The two-day events require 20,000 square feet of arena space of 75,000 square feet of convention hall space as well as assistance with marketing, bleacher seating (if a convention space) and volunteers.

Canadian Heritage (Sport Canada)

Economic Architecture for Amateur Sport

Closing: January 7, 2009

Canadian Heritage (Sport Canada) wishes to select a contractor to undertake a feasibility study to determine if an econometric model or economic architecture of sport in Canada can be developed given the complex nature of individual, private and public investment and the available sources of economic information; and, if so, if and how the model would serve as a useful and practical tool for public policy decision-making and program development.

Opportunities from Lausanne, Switzerland:

Business Development Manager

Closing: January 13, 2009

IOC TMS SA has an opening for a Business Development Manager.

View the IOC Job Opportunities page to search volunteer and full-time positions.

Vancouver 2010 Opportunities:

Deputy Operations Manager, Olympic Family Hotels

Closing: January 4, 2009

This position is responsible for supporting the Operations Manager in the VANOC operations and management at the Olympic Family Hotels.

Venue Press Manager, IBU Biathlon World Cup

Closing: January 4, 2009

Responsible for the efficient and effective operations of all Press areas and services at the venue, including the management of press services staff, coordination with other functional areas at the venue and ensuring an optimum level of support to the Press that is consistent with standards set by Press Operations.

Venue Photo Manager, ISU World Single Distances Speed Skating Championships

Closing: January 4, 2009

Responsible for the smooth operation of all Photo areas and services at the venue, including the management of photo services staff and volunteers, coordination with other functional areas at the venue and ensuring an optimum level of support to the Press that is consistent with standards set by Press Operations.

Accounts Payable / Payroll Administrator - DAEP

Closing: January 4, 2009

This position will be engaged by David Atkins Enterprises Productions (DAEP), the entity that is charged with the responsibility of delivering the Opening, Closing and Victory Ceremonies for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games, working in close association with VANOC.

Venue Press Manager, ISU World Single Distances Speed Skating Championships

Closing: January 4, 2009

Responsible for the efficient and effective operations of all Press areas and services at the venue, including the management of press services staff, coordination with other functional areas at the venue and ensuring an optimum level of support to the Press that is consistent with standards set by Press Operations.

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View the Vancouver 2010 Job Opportunities page to search volunteer and full-time positions.

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London 2012 Opportunities:

Accessibility manager

Closing: January 5, 2009

A key role to provide proactive advice to the London 2012 Organizing Committee (LOCOG) on issues of accessibility, to engage and manage stakeholders, as well as organizing and managing consultation with disabled people.

Corporate Security Manager

Closing: January 5, 2009

An exciting opportunity to be part of a key area in the delivery of the Olympic Games and the Paralympics. This role will be key to the development and implementation of London Organizing Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Game's in-house security policies and procedures.

Producer, Olympic and Paralympic Torch Relays

Closing: January 5, 2009

We need a highly experienced live event producer, preferably with experience of producing torch relays to deliver memorable and meaningful events for London 2012.

Head of Cleaning and Waste Management

Closing: January 8, 2009

The Head of Cleaning & Waste will lead the team responsible for the planning and delivery of all LOCOG’s Games-time cleaning and waste management services.

Security Venue Cluster Manager

Closing: January 8, 2009

A fantastic opportunity for an individual to be part of LOCOG’s Security team and responsible for focusing on matters of security overlay and infrastructure.

Head of Catering and Food Services

Closing: January 8, 2009

The Head of Catering will lead the team responsible for the planning and delivery of all LOCOG’s Games-time catering and food services.

Head of Logistics

Closing: January 9, 2009

The Head of Logistics will be responsible for building a team to undertake materials planning, asset management, warehousing operations, goods distribution, customs and freight forwarding, courier services and venue logistics.

Junior Web Producer

Closing: January 12, 2009

The New Media team is seeking a junior producer to assist the production of london2012.com and the planning, production and delivery of new applications.

Procurement Manager

Closing: January 14, 2009

We are looking for an individual able to play a leading role in planning, negotiating and managing supplier arrangements in the sports market which achieve LOCOG’s objectives to minimize cash outlay and maximize value-in-kind (VIK) opportunities.

Olympic Park Group Lead

Closing: January 14, 2009

Reporting to the Director of Venues and Infrastructure the Group Lead will manage a team of project management and design resources to design and deliver a portfolio of Olympic and Paralympic venues.

Venue Project Manager

Closing: January 14, 2009

LOCOG's Venues & Infrastructure team is looking for a Venue Project Manager to play a central role in the delivery of specific Olympic and Paralympic venues, including representing LOCOG’s interests in stakeholder and project team meetings; acting as the primary point of contact; providing input into team venue delivery strategies; and actively monitoring, project managing and reporting on venue progress.

PA to Chief Information Officer

Closing: January 16, 2009

Opportunity for a highly effective Personal Assistant to join the LOCOG Technology department and provide administrative support to the Chief Information Officer and his management team.

Head of Cultural Olympiad

Closing: January 16, 2009

LOCOG is seeking a pre-eminent cultural leader to drive the successful implementation of the Cultural Olympiad. LOCOG has an ambitious vision for its four year cultural program which will mirror and enhance the sporting excellence and excitement of the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games.

View the London 2012 Job Opportunities page to search volunteer and full-time positions.

Sochi 2014 Opportunities:

View the Sochi 2014 Job Opportunities page to search volunteer and full-time positions.

Singapore Youth Olympic Games 2010 Opportunities:

View the Singapore 2010 Job Opportunities page to search volunteer and full-time positions.

Additional Opportunities:

Scottish Athletics

Marketing Manager

Closing: January 16, 2009

Managing the Media and Communications and Membership Officers within Scottish Athletics.

English Institute of Sport

World Class Talent Identification Scientist

Closing: January 16, 2009

A multi-skilled sports scientist (a specialist in Exercise Physiology is desirable).

USOC

Sport Dietitian

Closing: Open until filled

Work as a member of the Acrobatic and Combat Sportfolio team by collaborating with other team members in assisting sports and teams with the integration of nutritional planning into their annual and long-term performance plans.

USA Shooting

Marketing Manager

Closing: Open until filled

Responsible for managing USAS marketing programs related to corporate sponsorships, trade shows, events and outreach programs.

Written by Tristan Luciotti

To submit an opportunity, please e-mail Tristan at luciotti@aroundtherings.com and provide the organization name, position title, web link, closing date and a brief summary.