Manager, Paralympics Planning and Operations
About The Position
The Manager, Paralympics Planning and Operations will help establish LA28’s Paralympic sport foundations, ensuring competition and training venues meet sport- and discipline-specific needs. The role works with Paralympic Sport Managers and teams across design, Event Management, and Venue Infrastructure to turn specialist knowledge into practical, accessible plans for an inclusive Games. The position supports venue planning and delivery for Los Angeles’ first Paralympic Games in 2028 and may evolve to include operational responsibilities during the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience delivering national- and international-level sporting events in a leadership role, from grassroots to professional levels.
- Expertise in sport venue delivery, including International Federation (IF), IOC, and IPC training venue requirements and cross-functional venue design collaboration.
- Extensive experience recruiting and leading a large, diverse event workforce, and considering diverse groups of athletes in sport planning.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and independent problem-solving.
- Fluency in Microsoft Office products, including Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Demonstrated commitment to co-creation and collaborative decision-making.
- Available to work onsite in the Downtown Los Angeles-based office.
- Valid passport required for international travel.
Nice To Haves
- Direct sport experience at a previous OCOG or multi-sport Games.
- Extensive knowledge of IFs and the Olympic and Paralympic Movements.
- Ability to implement and manage change effectively.
- Self-starter who balances assertiveness with diplomacy.
- Innovative mindset that challenges the status quo.
Responsibilities
- Liaise with Paralympic Sport Managers and LA28 design teams to shape the development and design of competition and training venues.
- Develop policies, procedures, and operational tools that support Paralympic sport planning and delivery.
- Identify gaps and shortfalls in Paralympic sport and venue planning before they affect athletes.
- Collaborate with Sport Managers and Event Management (EVM) and Venue Infrastructure (VNI) teams on practical, cost-effective solutions.
- Support budgets and project plans with validated sport- and discipline-specific information and planning assumptions.
- Perform other duties as required, potentially including operational responsibilities during the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Benefits
- Help deliver the first Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, with visible athlete impact.
- Gain exposure to International Federations and global sporting events.
- Work alongside sport, venue, and operations teammates, sharing every success.
- Develop transferable multi-sport venue planning skills that last beyond 2028.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
