Sport Manager

Company: Carlo Hefti AG
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: May 1, 2025

Job Description:

LA28 does not provide relocation assistance.The Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games will be hosted in Los Angeles, California in 2028, returning to the United States for the first time in over 30 years. 2028 will be the first time LA hosts the Paralympic Games, creating an opportunity to expand awareness, understanding and inclusion of people with disabilities.LA28, the organizers for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, is on a mission to create an unparalleled Games experience for athletes, fans, partners, our community and our people. Our vision is to collectively create what's next through sport, community and the power of our differences.The LA28 organizing committee is an independent, non-profit organization that is privately funded and governed by a board of directors.Values and Behaviors:

• Optimism- Embody a positive, enthusiastic, and solution-oriented attitude in everything we do; challenge the status quo, inspire and support one another to achieve our best.
• Integrity- We communicate openly and honestly, listen, and respectfully value multiple perspectives; we do what we say and are accountable for everything we do.
• Excellence- We hold ourselves to the highest standard and expectations; we live our values and truths and persevere through challenges.
• Inclusion- We seek to represent, include, empower and level the playing field; our work reflects the communities we serve.
• Co-Creation- We are authors of a shared story. Everyone contributes their unique voice to our shared mission.
• Boldness - We embrace creativity, courage and outside-the-box thinking; we are unafraid to take risks and learn from the process.Sport ManagerLA28 is looking to identify Sport Managers for all Olympic and Paralympic sports included on the program in 2028. The posting below is generic, and responsibilities listed are applicable to each sport. Please make sure you highlight your sport-specific experience in your resume. The Sport Manager will play a critical role within the LA28 Sport team, reporting to a Sport Group Senior Manager while leading all aspects of operational planning for specific Olympic and Paralympic sports and/or disciplines.Key Responsibilities:Competition and Training Venue(s) Design
  • Liaise with the Olympic and Paralympic IFs for the assigned sport/disciplines on the development and design of competition and training venues.
  • Coordinate with LA28 Venues and Infrastructure and Event Management to provide sport/discipline specific input into the development and design of venues.Competition Management & Planning
    • Act as the subject matter expert for the specific sport/discipline within the organization.
    • Collaborate with Olympic and Paralympic IFs on the development of the competition schedule and training schedules for assigned sports/disciplines.Administration & Program Management
      • Provide reports and updates on the status of deliverables and tasks to communicate overall progress in the planning for assigned sports/disciplines.Background & Qualifications:
        • 5-7 years' experience delivering national and international level sporting events in a leadership role.
        • Extensive knowledge of the assigned sport/discipline and event operations experience.
        • Direct Olympic and Paralympic sport experience is a significant asset.
        • Understanding and expertise within assigned sport/disciplines at the international and national level.
        • Extensive experience recruiting, training and leading a large and diverse workforce for the delivery of sporting events.Position Requirements:
          • Ability to work in an office environment, based in Los Angeles, CA.
          • International travel may involve travelling to different countries to observe global sporting events.Education:
            • Ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of International Federations and their role within the Olympic and Paralympic Movements.
            • Strong communication, team building, and interpersonal skills.Submission Requirements:
              • ResumeThe annual base salary range for this position is $85,000.00 - $105,000.00. LA28 does not provide relocation assistance.LA28 is committed to operating fair and unbiased recruitment procedures allowing all applicants an equal opportunity for employment.Apply for this job*
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