
Coordinator, Team Facilities, FIFA World Cup 2026 (West) bei FIFA Careers
FIFA Careers · Miami, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
- Professional
- Optionales Büro in Miami
Under the guidance of the Team Facilities Manager (USA), the Team Facilities Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the overall operational readiness of state-of-the-art facilities for teams and referees, in particular training sites (base camps and venue-specific facilities) for the FIFA World Cup 26™.
THE POSITION
• operational planning at Team Base Camps (Team Base Camp Training Sites and Team Base Camp Hotels) and venue-specific facilities (training sites and team hotels);
• ensuring appropriate contracting of all training sites and pairing them with the team hotels;
• leading cross-functional interaction with all member associations and other stakeholders (Host Cities, club and training site owners, etc.) involved in operations across all team and referee facilities;
• overseeing the provision of infrastructure and team site management and maintenance;
• contributing into the Team Base Camp brochure with provision of adequate information, updating the brochure on regular basis;
• preparing, coordinating and accompanying participating member associations on Team Base Camp and Venue Specific inspection visits;
• preparing and coordinating team facilities inspection visits;
• participating in the operational planning of Team Base Camps cycles representing team and referee services;
• coordinating preparation of maps and drawings for team and referee training sites and hotels (including security perimeters, parking allocation, media facilities, etc.);
• working closely with Accommodation team to define team areas within Team Base Camp Hotels and Venue-Specific Team Hotels;
• leading preparation and implementation of readiness exercises (simulation exercises) at Team Base Camp Hotels at Team Base Camp Training Sites with all member associations involved;
• representing Team Services at all infrastructure meetings and inspections;
• closely monitoring the readiness and delivery of training sites before the beginning of the exclusive period;
• management of short-term staff and volunteers within assigned geographical area; and
• operating the most challenging facilities and acting as the Team Services Venue Officer during the tournament time (management and issue escalation of the assigned facilities).
YOUR PROFILE
• University degree in appropriate subject (or adequate training/vocational education).
• Excellent customer service experience.
• Able to manage a group of people working on the same projects and as required, coordinate people in other functional areas to contribute to projects.
• High energy levels, exceptional planning and organizational skills, strong negotiation and facilitation skills, excellent communication and presentation skills, positive relationship management abilities.
• Comfortable working in a demanding and changing environment.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team and adapt to and work well with people of other cultures and backgrounds.
• Able to hire, coach, appraise and retain experienced and less experienced employees.
• Knowledge of event planning – any event project management process is an added benefit.
• Excellent ability to work under pressure.
Work experience
• A minimum of two years of experience in sports event and facilities management, ideally in similar position.
• Proven track record in managing complex projects, including pre-event planning and event implementation.
• Extensive and well-founded knowledge of international football or other sports, as well as of training facilities.
• Excellent knowledge of the local culture and facilities in the United States.
• Extensive and well-founded knowledge of event and competition operations.
Languages
• Must be fluent in English, written and spoken.
• Knowledge of FIFA’s other official languages (French, German, Spanish) or any other languages is desirable.
Technology
• Strong administrative and IT skills, including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).