JOB INFORMATION :
Organisation : Freeride World Tour
Location : Lausanne, Switzerland
Department : Event, Ski
Contract : Internship
Duration : November 2nd, 2020 to April 30th, 2021
FWT Management SA
Based near Lausanne (Switzerland) FWT Management S.A. owns and manages the Freeride World Tour (www.freerideworldtour.com) and other outdoor sports properties.
Corporate Mission
To structure and manage, on a global basis, the sport competition aspects of freeride skiing & snowboarding, and to help companies and mountain resorts grow and prosper through organizing and delivering world-class sports events. Our specific marketing proposition to the corporate world is qualitative in that our sports properties enable corporations to connect deeply with a specific group of people who can best be summarized by the psychographic: “young-at-heart.” Our marketing proposition to mountain resorts is that top events drive people traffic thus fueling local economic activity.
Freeride World Tour (FWT)
The Freeride World Tour was launched in 2008 and is now recognized by riders, the ski industry and the media as the competitive pinnacle of the sport. In 2019, the world's best freeriders: men, women, skiers and snowboarders alike, will visit some of the world’s most renowned ski resorts in pursuit of the world title. The five-stop Freeride World Tour is supported by more than 60 Freeride World Qualifier (FWQ) events and 60 Freeride Junior Tour (FJT) events around the world.
Internship – Coordinator Freeride World Qualifier (FWQ)
In this challenging position you will be working in the sports development team of a young and dynamic sport where you will gain an in-depth understanding of the sport of freeriding. For a 6 months internship, we are seeking a smart, flexible and detail-oriented intern to assist the Sports Development Manager with daily operational tasks of the Freeride World Qualifier (FWQ) that consist of but are not limited to:
A. RIDERS MANAGEMENT
FWQ Riders Management and main contact for athletes in the Europe and Oceania region Communication with FWQ athletes on all channels (email, phone, facebook) on a daily basis
B. REGISTRATION PLATFORM (MEMBERPRO)
Managing and maintaining the member and event registration platform and database
Setting up events and event registrations
Constantly monitoring and adapting event registrations
Updating results and ranking
First level support for members
C. EVENT ORGANIZERS
Working closely with FWQ event organizers before, during and after events
Sending updated entry and waiting lists to organizers
D. CONTENT MANAGEMENT
Maintaining and updating the website through CMS (Drupal)
Updating the event pages on the FWT Website
Assisting with uploads of content on all channels (web news, photos, videos)
E. EVENTS
Assisting the event manager at selected Junior and Qualifier events organized by FWT
Athlete management at events (registration, updates etc.)
Operational tasks during competitions (e.g. competition tasks, mountain operations or other)
F. ADMINISTRATIVE
Taking care of liability disclaimers
Opening and follow-up of insurance cases
Personal profile and mindset :
Student/Graduate in Tourism, Business or Sports Management or similar
Excellent English skills (spoken and written)
Fluent in French (spoken and written), German and Spanish is an asset
Excellent communication skills – strong in writing and wording
Proficient computer skills and experience with database software and content management
Flexible, structured and detail oriented with a high quality and service level
Pro-active and thorough approach
Able to work independently and efficiently within a small team
Remains self-composed under pressure and has good time management skills
Interest in sports in general and to enjoy the great outdoors including winter sports
Willing to travel extensively during the winter season
Recognizes and accepts that during winter demands can be 24x7
Compensation :
CHF 1000.-/month
Free ski wear and equipment (depending on partners and availability)
Travel and phone costs covered
Working in a small, unique, creative and entrepreneurial environment where everyone makes a real difference
Onsite event experience at selected events
Duration : November 2nd, 2020 to April 30th, 2021
Applications should be sent to jobs@freerideworldtour.com.