Golden Opportunities: Business Never Stops

The featured opportunity this week is the opening of public application for Singapore Youth Olympic Games torchbearers. London 2012 is seeking a personal assistant to the director of sport and the USOC needs an aquatics specialist.

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Featured Opportunities:

USA CANOE/KAYAK

Chief Executive Officer

Closing: Open until filled

We are seeking a candidate who will passionately embrace the USA CANOE/KAYAK mission and will keenly pursue excellence. We are a small but focused and determined organization, we believe in the Olympic values, and we value competition, "fair play", dedication and collaboration, to the highest level.

USA Swimming

The Big Idea

Closing: Open until filled

It’s time to think about London 2012 and the future of USA Swimming! We are looking for the next Big Idea and would like your help. Our Big Idea search is now open to everyone. Think of it as Shark Tank and American Idol combined. Our next star program could be your idea or one that you can help us bring to fruition. Let us know what you think.

Conferences:

International Aquatics Federation (FINA)

FINA World Aquatics Convention

Date: September 27 to 29, 2010

International Aquatics Federation FINA is organizing the first FINA World Aquatics Convention, scheduled for Sept. 27-29 in Punta del Este, Uruguay.

Courses:

International Centre for Sports Studies (CIES)

Sports Strategy Development Executive Program

Date: May 16 to 22, 2010

The CIES in partnership with TSE Consulting is organizing the first-ever Sports Strategy Development Executive Program for public sector officials working in the area of sports strategy and policy. The course takes place in Neuchâtel, Switzerland, with field visits to Lausanne, the Olympic Capital, to see the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and various international sports federations, and Zurich, to the headquarters of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA). Top-level executives and academics from around the world will contribute to the program.

Tender Opportunities:

London 2012

Tender Opportunities

Closing: TBA

CompeteFor is the chosen website of London 2012 for the publication of Games-related contract opportunities. Once registered with CompeteFor, businesses will automatically receive news of future tender opportunities from tiertwo suppliers or below. Click Here for future procurement opportunities.

Sochi 2014

Tender Opportunities

Closing: TBA

SC Olimpstroy is engaged in the construction of Olympic venues and infrastructure. The main focus of the SC “Olimpstroy” is the management of engineering, surveying, design, construction, reconstruction and preparing Sochi 2014 venues for competition.

Bidding Opportunities:

International Archery Federation (FITA)

2012/2013 Archery World Cup Final

Date: April 2010 – Launch of bid process

The International Archery Federation (FITA) opens its bidding process in April 2010 for their 2012 and 2013 editions of the Archery World Cup Finals, which is the most prestigious annual event organised by FITA . The event offers its host cities the flexibility and freedom to use their imagination to locate the event where it can highlight the most spectacular and iconic venues in their cities. Contact kquah@tseconsulting.com for general information and details of the bidding process.

World Ten-pin Bowling Association (WTBA)

2013 Bowling World Championship

Date: April 2010 – Launch of bid process

WTBA launches the bidding process for its 2013 Bowling World Championship in April 2010. The 2013 edition is now bigger than ever with up to 2,000 athletes, officials, families and friends coming together to celebrate a sport with an Olympic ambition. It culminates in a grand showcase finals in the final two days of the two week event. Contact kquah@tseconsulting.com for general information and details of the bidding process.

Opportunities from Lausanne, Switzerland:

View the IOC Job Opportunities page to search volunteer and full-time positions.

Accommodations:

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London 2012 Opportunities:

Lead Training Venue Planner

Closing: March 19, 2010

The Lead Training Venue Planner will be responsible for working internally and externally to develop and lead the operational planning process for Olympic and Paralympic Games time Training Venues and managing their successful delivery.

Personal Assistant (PA) to Director of Sport

Closing: March 22, 2010

The Personal Assistant is responsible for managing the diary and correspondence of the director, ensuring that all matters are responded to in a timely manner, and coordinating the activities of the department.

Project Manager – Results Distribution

Closing: March 24, 2010

Working within the Results Technology Services team this is a key role responsible for supporting the planning, management and delivery of Printed Results Distribution services across all Olympic and Paralympic sports to ensure that the results program delivers in line with client needs and to time, cost and quality.

View the London 2012 Job Opportunities page to search volunteer and full-time positions.

Sochi 2014 Opportunities:

Insurance

Closing: Open until filled

Insurance services.

Print Media

Closing: Open until filled

Information partnership services.

Health and Beauty Care

Closing: Open until filled

Consumer and personal healthcare products, decorative cosmetic, perfumery.

Gas

Closing: Open until filled

Exploration, production and sale of natural gas.

View the Sochi 2014 Job Opportunities page to search volunteer and full-time positions.

Singapore Youth Olympic Games 2010 Opportunities:

Opening of Public Application for Torchbearers

Closing: April 15, 2010

Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents aged 12 years old and above (born on or before 1 January 1999) may apply to SYOGOC to be a Singapore 2010 JYOF torchbearer. They have to complete an online form at the Million Deeds Challenge website and share how they live the Olympic values through deeds of Excellence, Friendship and Respect in their life.

View the Singapore 2010 Job Opportunities page to search volunteer and full-time positions.

Additional Opportunities:

USOC

Aquatics Specialist

Closing: open until filled

Responsible for the life and well being of the users of the CSOTC Aquatics Center as a certified Red Cross Lifeguard. Responsible for maintaining lifeguard stations, perform maintenance and custodial tasks as necessary to maintain a safe and sanitary environment. Assist with facility and equipment set-ups.

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Written by Tristan Luciotti

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