Trainee - Athletes Support

Job DescriptionTrainee - Athletes SupportPosting Start Date: 24/11/2025Entity: International Olympic CommitteeDepartment: Athletes departmentLocation : Lausanne, SwitzerlandContract Type : Internship (12 months)Expected starting date: 01.03.2026Activity Level: 100%Applications deadline: 09.12.2025The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is the guardian of the Olympic Games and the leader of the Olympic Movement. A truly global organisation, it acts as a catalyst for collaboration between all Olympic stakeholders, including athletes, National Olympic Committees (NOCs), International Sports Federations (IFs), Organising Committees for the Olympic Games (OCOGs), Worldwide Olympic Partners and Media Rights-Holders. It also works with public and private authorities, including the United Nations and other international organisations.As Olympian Trainee you will support the delivery of Athlete365 Career+ Workshops , athlete support and partnership programmes, and IOC and Athletes’ Department activities as needed. If you are passionate about building a better world through sports, this is a meaningful opportunity to create impact!Your Main Responsibilities As a Trainee Will BeAthlete365 Career+Support the delivery of Athlete365 Career+ workshops, educator courses, events and related services, ensuring compliance with IOC processes and systems (e.g. SharePoint, Smartsheet, Concur, etc.).Coordinate end-to-end processes for Athlete365 Career+ workshops, including applications, Olympic Solidarity RELAY submissions, travel arrangements, statistics and invoicing.Liaise and follow up with workshop organisers (National Olympic Committees, International Federations, Athletes’ Commissions), educators, travel agency and others -in various languages- to ensure successful workshop delivery.Handle regular updates of guides, workshop materials, promotional assets and translations across multiple languages to maintain consistency, quality and accessibility. (i.e Event kit).Create and update digital content and resources for the Career+ section of the Athlete365 website in collaboration with the Athlete365 Career+ and Digital Communications teams.Develop communication assets (articles, videos, imagery, etc.) to promote Athlete365 Career+ across various channels.Coordinate meetings and prepare presentations or support materials as required.Manage the Athlete365 Career+ email inbox and provide timely support to the global Athlete365 Career+ community.Athlete support programmesProvide input for programmes developed in collaboration with Worldwide Olympic Partners and Media Rights-Holders.Support Athlete Partnership Managers by collecting and reviewing application data and assisting in the campaigns and communications for specific programmes as required.Handle administrative tasks and logistics related to the management of athlete partnership programmes.Assist in coordinating the Athlete365 Mentoring Programme, the Business Accelerator Programme and other initiatives as needed.Other ResponsibilitiesContribute to the development of Athlete365 Career+ partnerships and selected athlete support programmes with athlete-related insights.Prepare and coordinate reports and presentations on behalf of the Athlete Support and Partnerships Unit.Organise internal and external meetings, including guest access, meeting rooms, travel arrangements and catering, as required.Support the delivery of requests, presentations, events and activities within the Athletes’ Department and with key stakeholders.Elegibility Criteria For The RoleBachelor’s or equivalent qualification in administration, management, psychology, education or any related subject area.Project coordination experience (2 years).Mandatory: previous participation in the Olympic Games as an “Aa” accredited athleteIdeally a dual career background (sports career that has been combined with education/work).Fluent in English with excellent writing skills. Knowledge of Spanish and French is an advantage.Excellent command of corporate tools and ability to follow the internal user rules (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Mentimeter, etc.).Basic understanding of web applications and marketing platforms.Technical, organisational and personal competencesStrong knowledge of the sports ecosystem, including the Olympic Games, International Federations and the Olympic Movement structure.Proven experience working in an international and multicultural environment.Ability to work collaboratively within teams, fostering open communication and cooperation.Demonstrated ownership of tasks and proactivity, with a focus on detail, results and agility.Commitment to quality and service, with a focus on continuous improvement.Ready for the Next Step?