Golden Opportunities -- Business Never Stops!

(ATR) This week's Golden Opportunities:

1. Featured Jobs - WRU, Wilson (Amer Sports), International Tennis Federation, and more!

2. Conferences -8th International Sport Business Symposium (Aug. 16),International Convention on Science, Education and Medicine in Sport (Aug. 31-Sept. 4),Paralympic Inclusion Summit (Sept. 15-16)

3. Olympian Efforts - Right to Play Big Red Ball on October 24

4. Awards -

5.Programs - NASC Sports Tourism and Planning online program

6.Volunteers - Gold Coast 2018

7. Tickets -

8. Media Matters -

9.Proposals -

10. Scholarships - USEF Eventing Competition grants

11. Contests - Ryder Cup tickets

12.Merchandise -

13. Tender Opportunities - Russia 2018 World Cup food vendor; ITU World Triathlon series 2017 and 2019

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

Featured

WRU

Solicitor

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Closing date: until filled

WRU seek a Solicitor who will be responsible for providing legal support, advice and guidance across all departments of the Welsh Rugby Union Group working with and under the direction of the Head of Legal Affairs.

http://www.sportsrecruitment.com/jobs/details/2262/solicitor

Wilson (Amer Sports)

Territory Manager Racquet & Team Sports

Sydney, Australia

Closing date: until filled

Amer Sports are seeking a highly motivated, passionate Territory Manager to represent Wilson footwear and apparel in this autonomous, dynamic and challenging role. Selling, promoting and managing distribution of Racquet and Team products within a defined geographical area.

http://www.sportsrecruitment.com/jobs/details/2263/territory-manager-racquet-team-sports

Salomon & Arc'teryx (Amer Sports)

Territory Manager Softgoods

Sydney, Australia

Closing date: until filled

Amer Sports are seeking a highly motivated, passionate Territory Manager to represent Salomon, Arcteryx and Suunto in footwear, apparel and sports watches in this autonomous, dynamic and challenging role. Selling, promoting and managing distribution of Salomon, Suunto and Arcteryx products within a defined geographical area.

http://www.sportsrecruitment.com/jobs/details/2255/territory-manager-softgoods

Momentum

Integrated Producer

London or Manchester, United Kingdom

Closing date: until filled

Momentum seek an Integrated Producer to manage integrated projects with key digital components from kick-off to delivery on time, on budget, and on brief.

http://www.sportsrecruitment.com/jobs/details/2264/integrated-producer

Momentum

Account Director (Tennis & Soccer)

London, United Kingdom

Closing date: until filled

Momentum seek an Account Director to be responsible for the strategic leadership and execution of all elements of Momentum Worldwide client’s business. Commercially also accountable for delivering revenue & appropriate profitability associated with their areas of responsibility.

http://www.sportsrecruitment.com/jobs/details/2265/account-director-tennis-soccer

Momentum

Senior Account Manager

London, United Kingdom

Closing date: until filled

Momentum seek a Senior Account Manager to be tasked with the management of sponsorship activations, specifically around hospitality planning and execution, but likely with fan engagement activity as the business evolves.

http://www.sportsrecruitment.com/jobs/details/2266/senior-account-manager

International Tennis Federation (ITF)

Broadcast Operations Assistant

London, United Kingdom

Closing date: until filled

International Tennis Federation seek a Broadcast Operations Assistant to support the TV department with the satellite delivery, technical requirements and production issues for Davis Cup and Fed Cup selected ties both prior to and post the events, plus coordinate sales and marketing administration and other general administration for the TV department.

http://www.sportsrecruitment.com/jobs/details/2268/broadcast-operations-assistant

Fifty Digital

Digital and Social Media Manager (Formula 1)

London, United Kingdom

Closing date: until filled

Fifty Digital seek a Digital and Social Media Manager to engage with users across social channels and work as project manager for bespoke projects and ensure timely delivery with excellent communication.

http://www.sportsrecruitment.com/jobs/details/2246/digital-and-social-media-manager-formula-1

Mill Farm Ventures / AFC Fylde

Chief Executive Officer

Lytham, United Kingdom

Closing date: until filled

Mill Farm Ventures seek a CEO to lead both the Facility and the Club through the next phase of development. This will be a leadership role with responsibility to build and manage an effective operational and commercial team to manage the successful introduction of the new Facility at Mill Farm.

http://www.sportsrecruitment.com/jobs/details/2267/chief-executive-officer

VenuesL!ve

General Manager, Events & Operations – Perth Stadium

Perth, Australia

Closing Date: 19/08/2016

VenuesL!ve seek a General Manager, Events & Operations to form part of the Senior Management group and will play an important leadership role in establishing the Perth Stadium team and setting the culture for the VenuesLive business.

http://www.sportsrecruitment.com/jobs/details/2269/general-manager-events-operations-perth-stadium

Australian Sports Foundation

National Sales & Partnerships Director

Melbourne or Sydney, Australia

Closing Date: 26/08/2016

Australian Sports Foundation seek a National Sales & Partnerships Director to lead a small team of regional Sports Partnership Managers, and be responsible for achieving agreed targets for growth in the number of registered fundraising projects, and the overall level of donations received.

http://www.sportsrecruitment.com/jobs/details/2270/national-sales-partnerships-director

Arsenal Football Club

Partner Services Executive - Mandarin Proficient

London, United Kingdom

Closing date: until filled

Arsenal Football Club seek a Partner Services Executive to support the Partner Services Manager in delivering a best-in-class service to a designated number of Commercial Partners, ensuring Partnership rights are fulfilled, objectives are fully achieved, and relationships are optimised to support renewal.

http://www.sportsrecruitment.com/jobs/details/2271/partner-services-executive-mandarin-proficient

Hull City Tigers

Marketing & Communications Manager

Hull, United Kingdom

Closing date: until filled

Hull City are seeking a Marketing & Communications Manager to assist with the management of the media department and to control and execute a communications strategy that supports the club’s business and commercial aims.

http://www.sportsrecruitment.com/jobs/details/2275/marketing-communications-manager

International Tennis Federation (ITF)

Live Scoring Assistant

London, United Kingdom

Closing date: until filled

International Tennis Federation seek a Live Scoring Assistant to work with the Project Leader and other members of the project team to deliver the service to tournaments and provide pre and during-tournament support to the Official Data Partner, ITF officials, ITF member nations and tournaments.

http://www.sportsrecruitment.com/jobs/details/2272/live-scoring-assistant

Leading Football Club

Relationship Director

Midlands, United Kingdom

Closing date: until filled

Our Client, a leading football club seek a Relationship Director to ensure that the client & partner revenue is maximised via the effective sale of merchandise, whilst delivering industry leading sponsorship and marketing activities.

http://www.sportsrecruitment.com/jobs/details/2256/leading-football-club

Formula One Team

Hospitality Manager

London, United Kingdom

Closing date: until filled

Our Client, a Formula One Team are currently seeking a Hospitality Manager to join their Marketing Team. This role will be a combination of factory based hospitality event coordination and track side hospitality management, therefore it is imperative that the applicant must have a willingness to extensive travel.

http://www.sportsrecruitment.com/jobs/details/2257/hospitality-manager

Amer Sports

Territory Manager (Sporting Goods)

Sydney, Australia

Closing date: until filled

Amer Sports are seeking a highly motivated, passionate Territory Manager to represent Salomon, Arcteryx and Suunto in footwear, apparel and sports watches in this autonomous, dynamic and challenging role.

http://www.sportsrecruitment.com/jobs/details/2255/territory-manager-sporting-goods

Manchester City Football Club

Data & Insights Manager

Manchester, United Kingdom

Closing date: until filled

Manchester City Football Club seek a Data & Insights Manager to have a key role in developing data driven insights and understanding of our fan base to meet commercial and fan loyalty needs.

http://www.sportsrecruitment.com/jobs/details/2194/data-insights-manager

The International Cricket Council

Development Manager, Asia

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Closing Date: 06/08/2016

The International Cricket Council seek a Development Manager to be responsible for driving the growth of cricket in Asia. The role, based in Dubai provides support and advice to ICC Members and organises qualifying events as a pathway to ICC major events in Asia.

http://www.sportsrecruitment.com/jobs/details/2258/development-manager-asia

International Tennis Federation (ITF)

Manager, Wheelchair Tennis

London, United Kingdom

Closing date: until filled

International Tennis Federation seek a Manager, Wheelchair Tennis to manage ITF Wheelchair Tennis activity, including Wheelchair Tour, the World Team Cup, the Singles and Doubles Masters events and Wheelchair Tennis Development.

http://www.sportsrecruitment.com/jobs/details/2259/manager-wheelchair-tennis

Global Sport Lifestyle Brand

Key Account Manager

Barcelona, Spain

Closing date: until filled

Our Client a global sport lifestyle brand seek a Key Account Manager to develop, service, and grow profitable business with key national and strategic accounts. While primarily responsible for driving sales in their core business, this position is also responsible for looking for new opportunities in licensed business and for developing OEM business with approved brands.

http://www.sportsrecruitment.com/jobs/details/2260/key-account-manager

The Scottish Hockey Union

Head of Performance

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Closing Date: 08/08/2016

The Scottish Hockey Union seek a Head of Performance to create, lead and deliver the Scottish Hockey performance plan as part of the "Hockey in Scotland" strategic plan.

http://www.sportsrecruitment.com/jobs/details/2261/head-of-performance

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

Official International Recruitment Partner of Around the Rings

Conferences:

8th International Sport Business Symposium: Aug. 16

International Convention on Science, Education and Medicine in Sport: Aug. 31-Sept. 4

Paralympic Inclusion Summit: Sept. 15-16

Commonwealth Sports Summit: Oct 6-9

Smart Cities & Sport Summit: Oct. 12-14

Africa Women and Sport Conference: Oct: 14-15

International Consensus Conference on Concussion in Sport: Oct. 27-28

World Rugby Conference and Exhibition: Nov. 14-15

Host City 2016: Nov. 21-22

World Sports Tourism Summit: Nov. 22-23

Peace and Sport International Forum: Nov. 23-25

FINA World Aquatics Convention: Dec. 3-5

International Sports Convention: Dec. 7-8

IPC Vista Conference: Sep. 19-22, 2017

Olympian Efforts

Right To Play USA is holding its Annual Big Red Ball on October 24th

Right To Play is a global organization that uses the transformative power of play to educate and empower children facing adversity. Our sport and structured play programs teach children to attend and stay in school, make important choices about their health, and resolve conflict and create peaceful communities. We have trained 14,400 volunteer coaches and teachers to use games to enable sustainable, positive child development. Founded in 2000 by social entrepreneur and four-time Olympic gold medalist Johann Olav Koss, Right To Play operates in 18 countries and currently reaches over a million children each week.

About the 2016 Big Red Ball --

Join Right To Play’s Olympic and professional Athlete Ambassadors on October 24th 2016 in New York City! This year, we will be celebrating the one million children participating in Right To Play programs around the world and the champions returning from the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.

For tickets and more information, please visit:http://www.righttoplayusa.org/2016BigRedBall

Jamie Nieto medical fund

For anyone who does not know, Jamie is a two-time Olympian and four-time USA Champion in the high jump. He earned his place on the podium the right way, through hard work and dedication to his craft. He is now a private coach for an elite group of jumpers, in addition to an actor, writer, and producer. Those within the track world and beyond are fond of his regular interview series, Holla Athcha Boy, where he interviews world class and Olympic athletes.On Saturday, April 23rd, Jamie Nieto was involved in a tragic accident while at practice, during which he suffered spinal cord injuries. All the details are still coming together regarding his condition and prognosis, however one thing is clear: he needs our help. To find more information on Jamie's situation or to contribute, clickhere.

Awards:

Programs:

Sports Tourism and Planning online program from National Association of Sports Commissions, Ohio University

The NASC and Ohio University are pleased to offer the online CSEE course, Strategic Planning for Successful Sport Tourism, once again this summer. The fee is $400, and registration is open now and will close on June 30.

As a reminder; this course is Core Course 1 as outlined in the CSEE Program Redesign and is the first of three mandatory courses required for certification for those who enroll in CSEE from this point forward. If you are not already enrolled, you will be prompted to complete your enrollment during the online registration process. Enrollment is free and open to NASC members only; the registration fee for each course is $400.

Timeline

June 17 - Registration for Core Course 1 opens

June 30 - Registration closes

July 18 - Registered participants receive Ohio University student ID and Blackboard login instructions

July 18 - Orientation course opens and Core Course 1 Opens

August 31 - Core Course 1 Closes. Course work must be completed, or student will not earn credit. No refunds will be given to any student who does not complete the course.

Contact --Direct any questions to Don Schumacher, CSEE, Executive Director at Don@SportsCommissions.org.

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.

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:

Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Volunteers

With only two years to go until #GC2018, it's just the right time to consider volunteering for Gold Coast's very own Commonwealth Games! For more information, or to pre-register, clickhere!

Tickets:

Save 20% on registration for World Rugby ConfEx!

Registration for World Rugby ConfEx is open.On 14-15 November, rugby's key stakeholders are attending World Rugby's official networking event.Don't miss the discount! Register today to save 20% and grow your international rugby network. Find more information by clickinghere.

Media Matters:

Proposals:

Scholarships:

Contests:

Road to the Ryder Cup Sweepstakes

National is celebrating one of golf's biggest events by giving away prizes every week, just for entering their Road to the Ryder Cup Sweepstakes.Every week, you could win golf clubs including a set of Srixon Irons, three Cleveland wedges, and more plus a Ryder Cup-branded golf shirt. The weekly prizes are worth up to $1,079.

Plus, at the end of the giveaway, a lucky winner will be chosen to receive a trip for themselves and a friend to the Ryder Cup worth about $9,400!

For more information, or to enter, clickhere.

Merchandise:

Tender Opportunities:

Executive Committee approves bidding process for FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023

FIBA EuroBasket 2015 was the first edition of Europe's premier basketball competition to be organised by multiple hosts. The FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 could follow suite and take place in more than one country.FIBA's Executive Committee convened a meeting on Tuesday 7 June, during which it approved the bidding process for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023.That edition of FIBA's flagship event has the potential to be the first organised by and staged in more than one territory after FIBA's Central Board came out in favour of receiving bids from multiple host countries.Moving forward with the process, FIBA will send requests for expression of interest to all of its national member federations this month. Those wishing to be taken into consideration must confirm their interest by 31 August. Following the Applicant Phase and the Candidate Phase, FIBA's Central Board will ultimately announce the host(s) of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 at its end-of-year meeting in 2017.

WTF Host City Workshop

The World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) has initiated an innovative host city selection process and organized the Partnership Workshop under the theme of "WTF Events, Why and How Bid?"The Partnership Workshop will provide an opportunity for the WTF and potential bidders to understand and clarify each other’s expectations and objective from the earliest stage.

FIFA invites companies to tender to be the Public Food & Beverage Concessionaire in Russia

FIFA has invited prospective tenderers to submit proposals for the FIFA Public Food & Beverage Concession operations at the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ and FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017.

The FIFA Public Food & Beverage Concessionaire Programme is the programme which FIFA will oversee to cater food and beverage for general stadium ticket holders at both tournaments. The main objective of the tender is to provide quality products across all venues, with strong encouragement to also highlight regional culinary specialities.

Across both events, an estimated 3.7 million tickets will be available to the general public for matches at the 12 FIFA World Cup and four FIFA Confederations Cup stadiums, and the Public Food & Beverage Concessionaire Programme will play a major role in their matchday experience. The programme will also provide temporary jobs for thousands of local Russian workers in the eleven Host Cities.

At the 2014 FIFA World Cup™, over 12,000 temporary jobs were created for Brazilian citizens at public concession stands with over 3.1 million food and beverage transactions taking place at the stadiums over the course of the competition. For more information, please clickhere.

SportAccord Convention Opens Host City Application Process for 2017 and 2018

With Lausanne recently confirmed as the location for the next SportAccord Convention, set to take place 17-22 April 2016, the organisation has now officially opened the application process for future host cities of the Convention in 2017 and 2018.Held in a different city every year, the annual SportAccord Convention is a unique opportunity for key decision-makers from sport and industry to meet, network, and strategically shape global, regional and national agendas. As the premier event connecting sport and industry, approximately 90% of the participants are high-profile leaders, who seek to further the development of sport in an intimate and exclusive environment. In turn, this garners much attention and places cities firmly in the spotlight.Further information can be found on the websitehere. This includes the Bid City Application Information Pack, the Host City Bidding and Selection Process, as well as the Bid City Application Form

South Africa National Olympic Committee (SASCOC) - SUPPLIER REGISTRATION FORM 2015

All suppliers are herewith invited to register as an approved supplier on the database of theSouth African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC).In order to comply with the procedures set out in the Supply Chain Management Guidelines,as referred to in the PROCUREMENT Act. SASCOC has developed a supplier database tobe used by its Procurement Department. Access the form by clickinghere.

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.

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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