Golden Opportunities -- Business Never Stops

This week's Golden Opportunities:

1. Featured Jobs - Coca-Cola, Premiere League, The F.A., Red Bull, and more!

2. Conferences -World Olympians Forum (Oct 20-22),Securing Sport 2015 (Nov 3-4),Host City Conference (Nov. 9-10)

3. Olympian Efforts - AIBA "Movember" charity campaign

4. Awards - World Rugby Player of the Year,MLS Player of the Month

5.Programs -The Olympic Games and the Media - Coursera Platform

6.Volunteers - 2016 Australian Open

7. Tickets -Trampoline Gymnastics World Championships, Houston 2015 Weightlifting World Championships

8. Media Matters - RWC 2019 dates revealed,ITTF Agrees TV Rights Deal with Eleven Sports

9.Proposals -

10. Scholarships -

11. Contests - London Basketball sweepstakes, Switzerland Skiing trip

12.Merchandise -

13. Tender Opportunities -USEF 2017 and 2018 U.S. Junior Hunter National Championships

Send us your Golden Opportunities to:goldenopps@aroundtherings.com. Business never stops!

Featured:

Coca-Cola

Communications Manager GB&I

Location: London, UK

Closing date: N/A

The purpose of this role is to support with Coca-Cola Great Britain’s external communications, telling our corporate narrative to consumers and stakeholders via traditional, digital and social media in order to promote and protect the reputation of the business.As part of this role you’ll work across corporate, consumer and stakeholder communications and be responsible for the day to day running of the Coca-Cola Great Britain press office.

This role sits within the Public Affairs and Communications team within the GB business.

Coca-Cola

FIFA Football Manager

Location: Atlanta, GA, USA

Closing date: N/A/

Lead the planning and delivery of 2018 FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour,Manage the Company’s day-to-day relationship with FIFA (one of the Company’s largest and most valuable marketing partners),Lead the delivery of scalable marketing programs in connection with the FIFA World Cup, and more.

Premier League club

Financial Controller

United Kingdom

Closing date: Open until filled

A Premier League club seek a Financial Controller to be responsible for leading the financial accounting team (5 people) and the commercial projects team (3 people).

The Football Association

Level 5 Lead

Burton, United Kingdom

Closing date: 20/11/15

The Football Association seek a Level 5 Lead to take responsibility for the development and delivery of the Football Association’s highest level coaching awards including but not restricted to the FA/UEFA Pro Licence. The post-holder will facilitate the design and implementation of the FA’s elite coach qualifications and programme of continuous professional development, taking a needs-led approach in collaboration with key stakeholders.

Red Bull Media House

Regional Sales Director APAC

Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore

Closing date: Open until filled

Red Bull Media House seek a Regional Sales Director APAC to close distribution agreements across all media partnerships using the various catalogues in all territories, reaching quarterly and annual measures is one of the key responsibilities.

SRi

Marketing Director

London, United Kingdom

Closing date: Open until filled

SRi seek a Marketing Director in order to support our on-going growth and international expansion. This will suit an experienced B2B marketer who can creatively market SRi to the broader Sports, Media and Entertainment industry and position us as the ‘go to’ firm for executive talent for all current and potential clients and candidates.

Manor F1

Commercial Director

Banbury/London, United Kingdom

Closing date: Open until filled

Manor F1 seek a Commercial Director to be responsible for the strategic and direct management of the Commercial Department. The role includes the leadership and management of personnel involved in partner acquisition, partner services, marketing, digital and brand, PR and communications and events/experiential.

Trac Mon

General Manager

Anglesey, United Kingdom

Closing date: Open until filled

Trac Mon seek a General Manager who will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operation of the Anglesey Circuit in a bid to maximise its potential for the future. They will also be developing other activities for the circuit complimentary to its core business. This may include manufacturer and team testing, media work and other business opportunities to promote the status of Anglesey Circuit to a wider audience.

Conferences:

World Olympians Forum: Oct 20-22Securing Sport 2015: Nov 3-4Host City Conference: Nov. 9-10City Events: Nov. 17-18Peace and Sport International Forum: Nov 25-27Science and Triathlon Conference: Nov 26-27Para-Athletics Coaches Conference:Dec. 12-13SPORTELAsia 2016: Mar. 15-17, 2016International Convention on Science, Education and Medicine in Sport: Aug. 31-Sept. 4, 2016The Academy: Jun. 1-2, 2016Sustainable Sports & Events: Jun. 9-10, 2016International Sports Convention:Dec. 7-8, 2016IPC Vista Conference: Sep. 19-22, 2017

Olympian Efforts:

AIBA stars line up for Movember charity campaign

November. The trees may be bare and the winds cold, but two star AIBA boxers will be keeping their top lips warm with fresh facial hair as part of the Movember charity movement to raise awareness and funds for men’s health issues.The health of its boxers has always been central to the AIBA philosophy. Following the launch of the #HeadsUp! campaign in October at Doha 2015 AIBA World Boxing Championships, initially training boxers to use a more upright style, joining forces with the Movember movement is yet another element of AIBA’s commitment to put boxers first.The high-profile figures of Ireland’s first ever World Champion Michael Conlan and Team GB star Joe Joyce will be the moustachio’d faces of AIBA for Movember. For more information, visit aiba.org.

Awards:

Nominees for World Rugby Player of the Year 2015 announced

World Rugby has announced the shortlist for the prestigious Player of the Year 2015 Award in association with MasterCard, which will be presented at the World Rugby Awards at Battersea Evolution in London on 1 November.Following a stellar of year for international rugby, which will culminate with Saturday's Rugby World Cup final, the shortlist features a world-class line-up of players who have excited and inspired fans around the world with their feats this year. Rugby World Cup 2015 finalists New Zealand and Australia both have two nominees and Wales and Scotland one each.The 2015 nominees are: Daniel Carter (New Zealand), Michael Hooper (Australia), Alun Wyn Jones (Wales), Greig Laidlaw (Scotland), David Pocock (Australia) and Julian Savea (New Zealand). For more information on the nominees, click here.

Didier Drogba wins MLS Player of the Month for October

Recorded four goals in five games in month of October.Montreal Impact striker Didier Drogba was named MLS Player of the Month for October, following a fan vote on MLSsoccer.com, for a second month in a row.Drogba recorded four goals in five games (four starts) this past month, helping the Bleu-blanc-noir win its last three straight games to secure the third seed in the Eastern Conference and a home date for the playoff Knockout Round against Toronto FC on Thursday.

Programs:

The Olympic Games and the Media - Coursera Platform

The Centre d’Estudis Olímpics at the Universitat Autònoma deBarcelona has just launched the second edition of the Massive Open Online Course The Olympic Games and the Media on theCoursera Platform.

The Olympic Games and the Media analyses the intersectionbetween the Olympic Games, traditional and new social mediaand how television contributes to fund, shape and disseminatethe major sporting spectacle in the world: the Olympic Games.

The great novelty of this second edition is that it will be offeredwith Spanish subtitles. All the teaching materials will be providedboth in English and Spanish for free.

AISTS SEMOS - Sports Event Management and Organisation Seminar

February 1, 2016 to February 5, 2016; Lausanne, Switzerland - The AISTS SEMOSTM module offers an overview of the key tasks that sports managers need to successfully plan, communicate and operate when organising sport events, providing a 360° view and behind the scenes look at the mechanics of sport events.

Bringing together leaders of International Sport Federations and other experts of the AISTS network, including the International Olympic Committee and sport event organisers, AISTS SEMOSTM is both pertinent and practical, and recognises the increased expectations of spectators, media and sponsors at major events.

Post-graduation in High Performance Football Coaching coordinated by José Mourinho

This professional master programme is structured in 8 modules. Each module consists of a full board, immersive procedure that is experienced in 4 consecutive and intensive days. Module contents are drilled progressively, from groundwork fundations to advance professional competencies of football coaching. Wholehearted emphasis on clear-cut teaching-learning methodologies will allow students to engage in a transformational experience that will profoundly change their perspectives and uniquely set apart their career skills.

AISTS Masters of Sport Administration

The Athlete scholarship funds half the tuition fee of the AISTS Master of Sports Administration - a 14-month programme developing the future leaders in sport.

If you know of an athlete who has the potential to make a positive difference, we hope you will forward on this information.

Athletes can also get in touch with us directly on +41 (0)21 693 85 92 or at thuy.khuc-bilon@aists.org.

Volunteers:

2016 Australian Open

Tennis Australia is currently seeking volunteers for 2016 events, including the Australian Open and Brisbane International. If interested, click here for more information or to register.

Tickets:

Trampoline Gymnastics World Championships

The 31st Trampoline Gymnastics World Champs will be held from 19 November to 26 November in Odense, Denmark. Tickets are available now! Click here for more information.

IWF World Weightlifting Championships - Houston 2015

Some tickets are still available to the 2015 World Weightlifting Championships to be held in Houston, USA at the end of November. To check ticket availability, click here.

Media Matters:

RWC 2019 dates announced and vibrant logo unveiled

As Japan prepares to receive the Rugby World Cup hosting baton from England following a record-breaking global celebration of rugby, the Japan Rugby 2019 tournament organisers and World Rugby have today launched a vibrant new logo in London.The logo unveiling symbolises the transition from future to current host as the land of the rising sun prepares to welcome the world to Asia's first Rugby World Cup.With its emphasis on unity, the Rugby World Cup 2019 logo symbolises how the tournament will bring the people of Japan and rugby fans around the world together in a spirit of solidarity and friendly sporting rivalry. The tournament will connect host cities and attract people from around the world to experience all that Japan has to offer. For more information, click here.

ITTF Agrees TV Rights Deal with Eleven Sports

The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) has agreed a deal with ELEVEN SPORTS NETWORK for it's TV rights within Singapore starting in 2017.

Under the agreement, ELEVEN SPORTS NETWORK has acquired a multi-year rights deal to broadcast ITTF World Tour events in Singapore."This addition to our rights portfolio in Singapore enhances ELEVEN's position as a leading global sports network devoted to delivering premium, relevant content in local markets," says Danny Menken, Group Managing Director, ELEVEN SPORTS NETWORK. "Table Tennis is a hugely popular sport in Singapore and we are delighted to be able to offer it to the fans."

Proposals:

Scholarships:

Contests:

Marriott Around The World Sweepstakes

The Marriott Around The World Sweepstakes will award one Grand Prize Winner a trip for 2 to London, England. The Trip Prize Package includes: round trip coach-class air transportation for 2 from an airport near winner's home to London, England; 3 night accommodations at the London Marriott Hotel Maida; 2 tickets to the Orlando Magic v. Brooklyn Nets basketball game on January 14, 2016; and a $500 Visa Gift Card. For more information, click here.

Switzerland Tourism Dream Ski Vacation Sweepstakes

A trip for 2 to Switzerland - includes airfare, 6 night hotel accommodations, and a 6-day Skipass.

For more information, click here.

Merchandise:

Tender Opportunities:

United World Wrestling to Launch New Bidding Process for Events

United World Wrestling, the international federation for Olympic wrestling, is launching its new bidding process in connection with the Smart Cities & Sport Summit in Lausanne, Switzerland.The improved bidding process will open for all United World Wrestling events in 2018, 2019 and 2020.The new procedure will focus on taking a partnership approach with the interested cities. Together, United World Wrestling and bid cities will decide which events are the best fits for the city. In line with the new approach, cities are encouraged to bid for multiple events to optimise their investments. For more information, please click here.

USEF Accepting Bids to Host 2017 and 2018 U.S. Junior Hunter National Championships

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is now accepting bids to host the 2017 and 2018 U.S. Junior Hunter National Championships. Anyone interested in requesting a bid packet does so with the understanding that the bid will be for the 2017 and 2018 competition years to be hosted at the same location and under the same licensee/management.Please contact Kelsey Shanley at (859) 225-6960, or by email at kshanley@usef.org for a copy of the bid packet. Bids will be due in the office by the close of business Tuesday, December 1, 2015. Any request received after this time will not be considered.

2017 ISAF Women's Match Racing World Championship Bids Invited

The International Sailing Federation is now inviting all Member National Authorities to bid for the 2017 ISAF Women's Match Racing World Championship.The ISAF Women's Match Racing Worlds has been held every year since 1999 with the most recent event in 2015 being hosted in Middelfart, Denmark this July. Sixteen of the top women's match racers are taking part, including the top 9 ranked sailors.Bids must be received by the ISAF Secretariat and must include confirmation of support for the bid from the relevant Member National Authority. Bids will be reviewed by ISAF and a decision announced in November 2015.

International Fencing Federation Opens Bidding for Next Olympic Cycle

A call for biddings has been launched on the 22nd of June for the following championships:

- JC world championships 2017

- JC world championships 2018

- Senior world championships 2018

It's a busy time at the International Fencing Federation, where, at the eve of the World Fencing Championships, two calls for bidding are being launched. The first concerns the official competition calendar of the new Olympic cycle after Rio (2016-2020)...NF have one month time to send their applications (till the 31st of July). After the screening of the applications received, the final proposal will be debated by the FIE Executive Committee in September. Clickherefor more information.

PyeongChang 2018

In order to ensure transparency and objectivity for the participation, the POCOG Partnership programme is based on an opencompetitive tender method. The initial stage of sponsorship requires completing the tender for below under the followingguidelines.

We kindly ask all the prospective sponsors' active participation and support.

2017 Women's Rugby World Championships

Just months after a record-breaking Women’s Rugby World Cup in France, the tender process has now opened to host the event in 2017.

The tournament, which was won by England after a thrilling final in Paris last August, will move to 2017 to maximise synergy with the Olympic and Rugby World Cup Sevens cycles, allowing the world’s best female players to compete on rugby’s biggest stages. The event will return to a four-year cycle after 2017.

The tender process was ratified by World Rugby Council at its meeting in London last week.

Rio de Janeiro 2016

Procurement Portal of the Organizing Committee for Rio 2016

The portal will serve as the main channel of communication with supplier companies and has the potential to change the way of purchasing goods and services and become a legacy for national industry. The new tool will host the Games Demand for Goods and Services Plan, the Organising Committee’s purchase schedule until 2016, which will allow companies to plan ahead and also seek extra qualifications to meet the Olympic demands.

Sport and Development Opportunities: There are many job openings in sport and development including a Project Manager and Head of Communications with streetfootballworld. The International Council of Sport Science and Physical Education is seeking applications Manager Services. For all of the job listings, visitsportanddev.org.

Opportunities from Lausanne, Switzerland: View theIOC Job Opportunitiespage to search volunteer and full-time positions.

Opportunities from Bonn, Germany: View theIPC Job Opportunitiespage to search volunteer and full-time positions.

Opportunities from Gold Coast, Australia: View the2018 Commonwealth Gamespage to search for positions

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