Services Lead, Beach Volleyball
$73,000–$98,000 year
On-siteLos Angeles, California, United States
Job Summary
Plan and coordinate administrative functions for Beach Volleyball and Blind Football events, serving as the dedicated sport contact for the International Federation on accommodation, transportation, and accreditation. Relay critical services to athletes, technical officials, and stakeholders while managing recruitment, training, and deployment of both staff and sport-specific volunteers. Coordinate test event operations, share databases with the International Federation, and act as the primary point of contact for NOC/NPC services teams to resolve Games time issues. Manage full-time employee teams and volunteer logistics, including scheduling and task delegation, while collaborating with the Sport Manager and technical operations leads to ensure operational procedures are followed.
Required Qualifications
- Experience collaborating with National and International Federations and knowledge of their structure and functioning during national and international events
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of the operational elements required for organizing major sports events/competitions
- Experience in international sporting events
- Experience of working with an International Federation and knowledge of their structure and operation
- Experience of working with a National Sport Federation and knowledge of its structure and operation at domestic and international events
- Experience managing a team (staff and volunteers) at major events
- Good understanding and knowledge of project management, including planning and producing tracking documents
- Ability to manage multiple projects involving numerous stakeholders
- Skills in report writing and presentation materials
- Knowledge of the Olympic and Paralympic Games as well as the specific sport's technical requirements
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, as well as Outlook, Teams, SharePoint)
- Excellent level of English, both written and spoken
- Long-term interest and involvement in Olympic and Paralympic sports
- Understanding and ability to use project management tools
- Rigor and very good organizational skills
- Strong communication skills
- Strong level of commitment to achieve objectives
- Willingness to work in a team spirit
- Autonomous and proactive
- Curiosity and enthusiasm to continuously develop knowledge and skills
- Flexible and open-minded in a dynamic environment
- Very good interpersonal skills and great adaptability
- Knows how to manage time, meet deadlines, and approach projects in a structured manner
- Enthusiastic about sport and about the Olympic and Paralympic Movement
- Understands and is committed to LA28's vision, mission, and values
- Seeks ways to continuously improve the way things are done
- Willing to assist and work with other sport managers/sports
- Proficient in excel, word, PDF Power point
- Available to work onsite in our Downtown Los Angeles-based office
- Ability to be outdoors in the elements for long periods of time including sun, wind, rain, etc.
- Must be able to work efficiently in an open cubicle environment
- Hours of work may vary, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, especially during peak event periods
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in working with an International Federation and knowledge of their structure and operation is an advantage
- Experience of working with a National Sport Federation and knowledge of its structure and operation at domestic and international events is an advantage
- Knowledge of the Olympic and Paralympic Games as well as the specific sport's technical requirements is an advantage
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