
Head of Sports
Georg Hernes
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Location: Voss, Norway & Online
Duration: Project-based position (before and during Ekstremsportveko)
The Head of Vossakrigar is a key role responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering the Vossakrigar competition at Ekstremsportveko in a safe, professional, and engaging manner. The role requires a structured and committed individual with a strong interest in obstacle racing, functional fitness, or multisport-style competitions, as well as event delivery.
- Overall responsibility for planning and execution of the Vossakrigar competition.
- Develop detailed schedules, course setups, and competition formats in line with defined rules and guidelines.
- Ensure smooth coordination between obstacles, competition flow, logistics, and supporting functions.
- Work closely with athletes to ensure they receive all necessary information related to rules, schedules, and equipment.
- Recruit, organize, and follow up volunteers involved in course building, competition execution, and logistics.
- Ensure that the Vossakrigar competition is delivered in accordance with relevant safety standards and internal guidelines.
- Monitor the competition and identify operational or safety-related challenges that require action.
- Work closely with the Vossakrigar safety lead and the central festival safety team.
- Participate in risk assessments and contribute to the implementation of necessary safety measures.
- Actively work to ensure a positive and memorable experience for both participants and spectators.
- Contribute to strengthening the festival’s profile through high-quality execution of the Vossakrigar competition.
- Practical experience or solid knowledge of obstacle racing, functional fitness, multisport, or similar disciplines.
- Ability to plan, coordinate, and take responsibility for the execution of competitions and activities.
- Basic understanding of safety in sports and event contexts, and willingness to follow established routines and systems.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with athletes, volunteers, safety personnel, and other stakeholders.
- Well-organized and solution-oriented, with the ability to adapt to changes as they occur.
The position requires a high degree of flexibility, with increased workload in the period before and during Ekstremsportveko. Physical presence in Voss is required to ensure safe and efficient execution of the Vossakrigar competition.
- The opportunity to lead and develop one of Ekstremsportveko’s flagship competition concepts.
- A dynamic, fast-paced working environment with close collaboration with skilled and dedicated colleagues.
- Valuable experience in sports event management and festival organization in an international setting.
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Head of Sports
Ask me about sports, safety and sustainability