Skeleton Lead

Department: Operations
Reports to: Director of Operations Whistler
Direct Reports: None Volunteers
Position Status & Locations: Termed Employment Whistler
Position Start Date: October 1 2024
Salary: $4583 $5000 monthly

About Invictus Games 2025:
The Invictus Games is a biennial international adaptive sporting competition for wounded injured and sick service personnel and veterans from around the world. Through the power of sport the Games inspire recovery support rehabilitation and generate a wider understanding and respect for those who have served their country.

The Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 will take place from February 8 to 16 2025 on the traditional territories of the Lil wat7 l (L l wat) x m k y m (Musqueam) S wx w 7mesh (Squamish) and s lilw ta (TsleilWaututh) Nations. Over 500 wounded injured and sick service personnel and Veterans from more than 20 nations are set to compete in a wide range of adaptive sports including adaptive winter sports for the first time in Invictus Games history.

The Vancouver Whistler Games Corporation (VWGC) is a Canadian notforprofit organization established to organize and host the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025.

The Role

The Skeleton Lead plays an important role in the operational fulfillment on both venue and sport for the Skeleton event hosted at the Whistler Sliding Centre. This position involves coordinating all aspects of venue operations in partnership with the venue owner. They will also assist with the planning and delivery of the sport competition for 2 days of Skeleton within the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025. The Whistler Sliding Centre is committed to creating a safe and accessible experience for the competitors and the Skeleton Lead will work closely with Whistler Sport Legacies to conduct the event. The ideal candidate is organized detailoriented and has a strong understanding of event management and winter sports.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Work on key event documents including venue operations plan daily run sheets sport competition plan and more.
  
• Assist with Venue Coordination and work with all relevant stakeholders internal and external to ensure optimal venue operations during the event
  
• Coordinate with the venue owner to ensure the competition standards are met.
  
• Ensure compliance with all health safety and environmental regulations during the Games.
  
• Act as the primary point of contact for Skeleton and assist our Skeleton Coach on working with Team Managers on briefings training and competition schedules.
  
• Coordinate with technical officials and Whistler Sliding Centre staff to manage race timing scoring and results.
  
• Support the logistics of equipment storage transport and maintenance specific to Skeleton.
  
• Implement and oversee safety protocols for both competitors and spectators.
  
• Ensure that all sportspecific regulations and requirements are met during events.
  
• Respond to any incidents or emergencies promptly and effectively.
  
• Support on other tasks as assigned.
  

Qualifications Skills Competencies:

• Proven experience in sport management event operations or related fields with a minimum of 2 years in a similar role.
  
• Knowledge of winter sports and operations especially within sliding sports like Skeleton Bobsleigh or Luge.
  
• Strong organizational and problemsolving skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fastpaced environment.
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with individuals at all levels.
  
• Knowledge of relevant regulations and safety standards governing Sskeleton operations.
  
• Flexibility to work irregular hours including evenings weekends and holidays as required during the event period.
  

The Process:

• We do our best to contact all applicants on the status of their application.
  
• Successful applicants can expect to receive an invitation to a 15minute phone call within 8 business days of their application.
  
• Please note that applicants must already be eligible to work in Canada until February 28 2025.
  
• As part of our commitment to safety the selected candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Record Check.
  

The Invictus Games 2025 is an equal opportunity employer. The diversity of our team is at the core of our success. We actively seek to promote a workplace culture that fosters mutual respect collaboration and open communication among all employees.