Golden Opportunities -- Business Opportunities Across the Olympic Movement

Featured Opportunities:

BADMINTON England

Coaching Qualifications Manager

Closing: November 14, 2008

We are inviting applications for a Coaching Qualifications Manager to manage the delivery of these qualifications. As well as the day-to-day management of the program, this will include ensuring that qualification registrations and endorsement remain current, development of the coach educator workforce, as well as monitoring and evaluation of qualification delivery.

BADMINTON England

Performance Director

Closing: November 21, 2008

The Performance Director will direct the work of the coaches, program management, administration staff and associated support agencies and will play a vital role helping to galvanize the support of the Home Nations, clubs and personal coaches in order to deliver the plan and achieve the goals.

British Water Ski

Operations Manager

Closing: November 28, 2008

British Water Ski has a vacancy for an Operations Manager to play a key role within the organization to assist us in achieving our short and long term goals.

UEFA

Media Rights Coordinator

Closing: November 30, 2008

UEFA - the Union of European Football Associations’ Media Rights Unit is responsible for managing all UEFA's electronic media rights’ exploitation, covering all its competitions. The Media Rights Coordinator supports the Media Rights Managers in the proper implementation of the agreed strategies, ensuring revenue optimization and broad distribution of UEFA competitions.

UEFA

EURO 2012 Personal Assistant

Closing: November 30, 2008

UEFA - the Union of European Football Associations is searching for a candidate to provide efficient and appropriate support to the director of the EURO Division and handles the division’s administrative work.

Around The Rings

Sales and Marketing Professional

Closing: December 15, 2008

Around the Rings seeks sales person with experience in online and magazine advertising sales. We are looking for a multi talented person who would also create and implement marketing initiatives and assume some light customer service duties. Must be highly-motivated and self-starter. Salary based on experience plus commissions, paid holidays. Knowledge of sports, Olympics, sport business desirable. Email peter@aroundtherings.com.

Opportunities from Lausanne, Switzerland:

Intern Media Relations

Closing: November 12, 2008

The IOC has an opening for a 6 month Internship within its Communications Department.

Project Officer

Closing: November 12, 2008

The IOC has an opening position within its International Cooperation & Development Department for a Project Officer.

Administrative Assistant

Closing: November 14, 2008

The IOC has an opening position for an Administrative Assistant for the Olympic Solidarity Athletes' Section.

Administrative Assistant

Closing: November 14, 2008

The IOC has an opening position for an Administrative Assistant for the Olympic Solidarity - NOC Management Section.

Exhibitions Manager – Exhibitions Pole

Closing: November 19, 2008

The IOC has an opening for an Exhibitions Manager – Exhibitions Pole within the Olympic Museum.

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

Vancouver 2010 Opportunities:

Operations Coordinator, City Venue

Closing: November 18, 2008

Support the City Venues Planning Team(s) by coordinating projects and initiatives relating to the venue planning process.

Coordinator, Workforce Accommodation

Closing: November 19, 2008

This position will be responsible for coordinating the planning and delivery of accommodation requirements and related services for all of VANOC’s client groups, both internal and external, for the Olympic and Paralympic Games and the Pre-Games Sport Events (in both Vancouver and Whistler).

Coordinator, Overlay Commodities

Closing: November 19, 2008

This position will assist the Overlay Services & Commodities Manager for the development and implementation of a commodity program in support of the design, development and delivery of the Overlay temporary infrastructure requirements for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

Deputy Manager, Security Integration Client Services

Closing: November 19, 2008

The Deputy Manager, Client Services, Security Integration will assist the Manager, Client Services Security Integration in building, maintaining and managing relationships with the International Olympic Committee, the International Paralympic Committee, National Olympic and Paralympic Committees, International Sport Federations, Sponsors, Vendors and Suppliers (client groups) regarding their security requirements for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

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

Vancouver 2010 offers RSS feeds for daily updated job and procurement opportunities.

London 2012 Opportunities:

Head of Broadcast

Closing: November 10, 2008

A high performing professional with experience of broadcast operations at major sporting/international events is required to be Head of Broadcast for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Press Officer (Culture)

Closing: November 10, 2008

The purpose of this role is to provide strategic communication advice to the Culture Team , and lead the delivery of PR and media plans to support and promote the Cultural Olympiad.

Test Event Programme Manager

Closing: November 13, 2008

This role is essential to ensure that the Test Event programme is delivered to an agreed budget while achieving its desired objectives.

Venues Project Manager

Closing: November 14, 2008

The Venues and Infrastructure Department is responsible for delivering venues for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and for operating them effectively and efficiently.

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.

Bidding Opportunities:

NAIA

2011 Men's and Women's Tennis National Championships

Closing: December 1, 2009

The event takes place over a week in mid-May 2011. Requirements include 48 hard courts for Monday and Tuesday, 24 courts for Wednesday, 12 courts for Thursday and six courts for Friday. A centralized hotel property capable of accommodating several meetings and a banquet for 400-500 people is also required.

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.

Tender Opportunities:

London 2012

West Ham Station London 2012 Capacity Enhancement Project

Closing: November 24, 2008

The purpose of the West Ham Station London 2012 Capacity Enhancement (WHSTCE) Project is to provide direct, sufficient and safe additional pedestrian capacity between the District and Hammersmith and City Line platform, and the existing station ticket hall, to the Greenway route during Games time.

London 2012

Environmental Impact Assessment and Site Remediation - Consultancy Services

Closing: November 25, 2008

The ODA is the Local Planning Authority for the area which includes the Olympic Park and adjoining land. The ODA has development control powers and is the determining authority for all planning applications within the ODA area.

London 2012

ODA Call Centre Support Services

Closing: December 1, 2008

The ODA requires local residents and businesses to receive clear and consistent messages about the nature and duration of construction related works.

London 2012

Temporary Venues and Facilities - Basketball Arena Structure and Envelope

Closing: December 8, 2008

The Basketball Arena is intended to host the preliminary rounds of the basketball competition and finals of the handball competition at the London 2012 Olympic Games; and the wheelchair basketball and wheelchair rugby competitions at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

Additional Opportunities:

USA Water Polo

Video Production Internship

Closing: December 12, 2008

Candidates should be comfortable using a HDV Camcorder specifically a Cannon XH-AI including all of the setup and breakdown that is involved with this device. In addition they should possess a strong ability to edit using Final Cut Proon a Mac Book Pro as well an understanding of compression and formatting standards in the use of flash video, quicktime, windows media and exportation to DVD.

England 2018

Chief Executive

Closing: Open until filled

As Chief Executive you will have overall responsibility for the strategic direction and daily operations of the BidCo. You will be a member of the Executive Board and report to the Chair. You are accountable to the Executive Board for delivery of the strategic objectives of the Bid and are responsible for the creation of the organization to deliver those objectives and secure the FIFA World CupTM for England in 2018.

England 2018

Chief Operating Officer

Closing: Open until filled

Ensure the efficient day-to-day operations and coordination of all Bid Team functions and deputize for the Chief Executive in his absence.

England 2018

Director of Communications

Closing: Open until filled

The Director of Communications will report directly to the Chief Executive. S/he will work closely with all functional teams, to ensure that the Bid and brand messaging is consistent.

USA Gymnastics

Men's Junior Olympic Program Coordinator

Closing: Open until filled

This position, reporting to the Men’s Program Director, is responsible for overall management and supervision of the technical aspects of the Men’s Junior Olympic Program for USA gymnastics, and for assistance with other aspects of the Men’s program as requested.

USOC - Colorado Springs, CO

Coordinator, Major Gifts

Closing: Open until filled

Coordinator will provide administrative and strategic assistance to Director, Chief Development Officer and other team members to support activities of Major Gift Division including fundraising, special events, donor relations, donor fulfillment, collateral materials, hospitality, prospect research, and database management.

USOC - Colorado Springs, CO

Steward - PT Temporary

Closing: Open until filled

Maintains sanitation and cleanliness of the kitchen, dish room and service area. Operates dish machine to wash all dishes, pots and pans. Responsible for the efficient set-up, break down for food services and special events as directed by Executive Chef, Dining Service Operations Coordinator, or Sous Chef.

USOC - Colorado Springs, CO

Service Specialist - PT Temporary

Closing: Open until filled

Assists Food & Nutrition Service Department in multiple areas to include cashier, attendants, servery, steward, and production assistants as assigned.

USA Team Handball

Regional Director

Closing: Open until filled

The Regional Director shall be responsible for the development of Team Handball on a regional basis, both in terms of attracting financial support (donations, sponsorships, new members) and building non-professional handball programs including at the youth, recreational, secondary school and university levels.

USA Water Polo

Women’s National Team Head Coach

Closing: Open until filled

Oversee coaching and management of USA Water Polo women’s senior national and Olympic teams to ensure long-term medal-winning performance.

USA Track and Field

Web Developer

Closing: Open until filled

Seeking a motivated Web Developer to program and integrate New Media and interactive technologies into the current USATF Web site, www.usatf.org, and provide back-end program support to the database-driven portions of the site.

U.S. Fencing Association

Executive Director

Closing: Open until filled

The Executive Director manages and leads the USFA in accordance with the organization by-laws and Board policies, giving appropriate consideration to the rules and policies of the Federation International d'Escrime (FIE, the world governing body) and the United States Olympic Committee (USOC). The ED supervises a staff of seven.

USOC – Lake Placid, NY

Operations Specialist

Closing: Open until filled

Provide direct support to the Operations Department for all program-related functions (i.e. scheduling, housing, transportation) including the registration of all users of the LPOTC (verifying all forms are complete), issuing ID cards through the security system, checking out keys for meeting rooms and storage areas for each program and resident sport.

Written by Tristan Luciotti