Competitive Ski Mountaineering is one of the fastest growing winter sports and will make its Olympic debut at the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympic Games in 2026, after an extremely successful performance at the Lausanne 2020 Youth Games. The ISMF is the international governing body for the sport and is seeking a Deputy Sport and Event Manager. This individual will work with an experienced and passionate Sports Department team to plan and execute events ranging from World Cups, Youth Cups, World Championships, Continental Championships, and the Olympic Games. Join the team and be part of an ecosystem that combines one of the highest growth sports with a culture of high-performance, collaboration and excellence. We are at an exciting crossroads and there is an opportunity for considerable growth across the globe. Our sport has some of the greatest endurance athletes in the world, and is a sustainable sport with strong values.
Job Profile:
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About us:
Founded in 2007, the ISMF is the global governing body for competitive ski mountaineering. Since 2016, the organisation has been officially recognised by the International Olympic Committee. Its main goals are the promotion, regulation and development of the sport of ski mountaineering worldwide. Based in Lausanne, Switzerland, the ISMF’s membership consists of 45 national federations located in Europe, Asia, Oceania and the Americas. The ISMF organizes ski mountaineering Senior and Youth World Cups, as well as Masters’ and World Championships. For the first time, ski mountaineering was a medal sport at the 2020 Youth Olympic Games in Lausanne, Switzerland, and has recently been included in the programme of the 2026 Milano-Cortina Olympic Winter Games.
Compensation:
Will be commensurate with relevant experience and training.
Candidate will be able to work remotely. Some travel and work on weekends will be required.
Selection Process
Cover letter, CV, and references due June 15, 2023.
Target start date September 1, 2023.
To apply:
For qualified and interested candidates, please send a cover letter, CV and references by June 15, 2023 to: jobs@ismf-ski.org
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