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Join to apply for the Sport Manager, Sailing role at LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games LA28 is the independent, non-profit, privately funded organizing committee for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. We are on a singular mission to create an Olympic and Paralympic Games that celebrate all that this city and country have to offer, delivering an unparalleled experience for athletes, fans, partners and our community. The 2028 Games mark the return of the Summer Games to the U.S. for the first time in 32 years and Los Angeles’ third time hosting an Olympic Games and first time welcoming the Paralympic Games. This presents the unique and exciting opportunity to celebrate our legacy with the Games and push the Olympic and Paralympic Movements forward, writing a new chapter of Games history in Los Angeles. Putting on an Olympic and Paralympic Games is a team sport. To build a Games unlike any the world has seen before, we need the best team in place–a team full of diverse perspectives, experiences and expertise. We are guided by the following set of values and behaviors–optimism, integrity, excellence, inclusion, co-creation and boldness–and look forward to hearing about how your past experiences align with them. The Sport Manager – Sailing will play a critical role within the LA28 Sport team, reporting to a Senior Sport Group Manager while leading all aspects of operational planning for Sailing. Key Responsibilities: Liaise with the ICC for the development and design of competition and training venues. Coordinate with LA28 Venues and Infrastructure and Event Management and other sport/discipline specific input into the development and design of competition and training venues. Competition Management & Planning Act as the subject matter expert for sailing within the organization and especially in the development and refinement of Event Operating Plans Collaborate with World Sailing on the development of the competition schedule and training schedules for sailing Validate sport equipment requirements for sailing ensuring that all World Sailing requirements have been scoped Competition Management Workforce Collaborate on the Sport Workforce strategy and planning for sailing, liaising the US Sailing and local sport community where relevant to identify paid staff, National Technical Officials and Sport Skilled Volunteers currently engaged in local and regional events Lead the recruitment process for roles within Competition Management for sailing Background & Qualifications: Minimum 5+ years’ experience delivering national and international level sailing events in a leadership role Extremely detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills Strong communication, team building, and interpersonal skill Position Requirements: Ability to work in an office environment, based in Los Angeles, CA Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience LA28 is committed to operating fair and unbiased recruitment procedures allowing all applicants an equal opportunity for employment, free from discrimination on the basis of religion, race, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, color, ethnic or national origin, or any other classification as may be protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games

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