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LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Los Angeles
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AI generated summary

  • You need Olympic/Paralympic leadership experience, strong communication skills, and knowledge of sports operations. A bachelor's degree and commitment to DEIB are essential.
  • You will liaise with IFs, coordinate venue designs, manage sport schedules, oversee Sport Managers, track communications, and support budget development and planning for events.

Requirements

  • Direct Olympic and Paralympic sport experience in a leadership role at one or more previous OCOG is required
  • Knowledge of the Sport and event operations experience and exposure at multiple levels, including professional leagues or teams, federations, universities, and grassroots, including but not limited too direct sport experience in a leadership role at one or more International Federation World Championships
  • Understanding and expertise within international and national Sport as well as international and US Sport governing bodies
  • Experience collaborating with colleagues across multiple functional areas
  • Extremely detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
  • Strong communication, team building, and interpersonal skills
  • Well-developed problem-solving skills and ability to work independently to resolve issues
  • Fluent working with Office suite products including Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
  • Demonstrated commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB)
  • Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent work experience
  • Ability to work effectively in a close team environment
  • Required proven ability of building good interpersonal relationships with people across the organization, while balancing assertiveness with diplomacy
  • A collaborative mindset; someone who prioritizes the team and fosters a culture of high performance without ego
  • An innovative viewpoint, willing to challenge the status quo and thinking ahead to the future possibilities within the Movement
  • Ability to implement and manage change effectively
  • Demonstrated commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
  • Experience considering diverse groups of athletes in Sport planning and delivery, with special attention to how ability, gender, and other identities impact different athletes’ experiences
  • This position will require international, domestic, and local trips for IF and NGB events/congresses, as well as venue tours in the Los Angeles area during official IF site visits
  • International travel may involve travelling to different countries to observe global sporting events and will require a valid US Passport. We anticipate International travel to be 1 - 6 times per year for 1-2 week intervals. Approximately 20% or less of working hours
  • Domestic travel may involve traveling within the United States to observe global sporting events. Anticipated travel can be 0-2 times per month
  • Local travel will consist of visiting local venues that LA28 is considering using as a Sport Venue. Anticipated travel can be 0-2 times per month and can increase as 2028 approaches
  • All of the travel will require the candidate to bring their own luggage
  • When not travelling, this role is based at the LA28 office
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Responsibilities

  • Liaise with assigned Olympic and Paralympic IFs on the development and design of competition and training venues
  • Coordinate with LA28 Venues and Infrastructure and Venue Management and other Functional Areas (FAs) internal to LA28 to provide sport specific input into the development and design of competition and training venues
  • Collaborate within Sport and with relevant FAs to provide sport specific input into test event and Games-time planning including operating plans for competition and training venues including components of the Event Delivery Plan
  • Coordinate the input of the Olympic and Paralympic IFs, and once onboarded the respective Sport Managers, into the development of the competition schedule and training schedules for assigned sports/disciplines
  • Validate sport equipment requirements for assigned sports/disciplines ensuring that all Olympic and Paralympic IF requirements have been scoped
  • Provide sport specific feedback as required for all pre-Games, test event and Games-time planning across the organization via centralized planning activities lead by Sport Planning including relevant Sport Delivery Plans
  • Provide input to Sport Planning on the development of the test event calendar
  • Lead the recruitment process for all Sport Manager roles within assigned sports/disciplines
  • Onboarding and day-to-day leadership of all Sport Managers within assigned Olympic and Paralympic sports/disciplines
  • Collaborate on the Sport Workforce strategy and planning for assigned sports/disciplines, completing research with each NGB on the quantities and status of National Technical Officials and Sport Skilled Volunteers currently engaged in local and regional events
  • Support the development of test event and Games-time training for sport/discipline specific workforce
  • Support Sport Managers to liaise with their Olympic and Paralympic IFs and NGBs, and oversee the relationship for sports with multiple disciplines to ensure clear and coordinated communication
  • Oversee and track all communication with Olympic and Paralympic International Federations (IFs) and National Governing Bodies (NGBs), providing regular updates to the Senior Sport Director on relationship status, test event progress, and Games-time planning deliverables
  • Coordinate Olympic and Paralympic IF Site visits, developing an effective agenda, liaising with FAs and Stakeholders on their participation and producing site visit reports and presentations
  • Provide reports and updates on the status of milestones/deliverables and tasks to communicate overall progress in the planning for each sport and discipline
  • Support the development of budgets and projects plans with well researched and validated sport and discipline specific information and planning assumptions

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Senior Sport Group Manager?

The primary responsibility of the Senior Sport Group Manager is to lead all aspects of operational planning for an assigned group of Olympic and Paralympic sports and disciplines, ensuring close coordination with relevant International Federations (IFs) and National Governing Bodies (NGBs).

What qualifications are required for this position?

A Bachelor's degree is required along with direct Olympic and Paralympic sport experience in a leadership role at one or more previous Organizing Committees (OCOG), as well as knowledge of sport and event operations at multiple levels.

Is prior experience with International Federations necessary?

Yes, experience collaborating with Olympic and Paralympic International Federations and National Governing Bodies is crucial for this role.

Will there be travel involved in this position?

Yes, the position requires international, domestic, and local travel for events and venue tours, with anticipated international travel of 1 to 6 times per year.

What is the expected salary range for this role?

The annual base salary range for this position is $115,000.00 - $130,000.00.

Are there any specific values that LA28 emphasizes in its workplace culture?

Yes, LA28 emphasizes values such as Optimism, Integrity, Excellence, Inclusion, Co-Creation, and Boldness in its workplace culture.

How often will the Senior Sport Group Manager need to coordinate with other functional areas?

The Senior Sport Group Manager will collaborate frequently with various functional areas including Venues and Infrastructure, Ticketing, and Athlete Relations to provide sport-specific input and facilitate smooth operations.

What type of mindset is preferred for this position?

A collaborative mindset is preferred, alongside the ability to foster a culture of high performance while prioritizing team success over individual ego.

Does the role require knowledge of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB)?

Yes, a demonstrated commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging is essential, particularly in relation to how different identities impact athletes' experiences.

Will the role include managing a team?

Yes, the Senior Sport Group Manager will lead the recruitment, onboarding, and day-to-day management of Sport Managers within assigned sports/disciplines.

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LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games

The Los Angeles Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games 2028.

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The Los Angeles Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games 2028.