Position title: Ground and Watersports Coordinator
Position type: Project-based
Ekstremsportveko is looking for an enthusiastic individual for the role of Ground and Watersports Coordinator. In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating all ground and watersport activities during Veko 2025. You will work closely with the responsible persons for sports such as BMX, Climbing, Kayaking, Lokst Utøve, Longboarding, MTB, Rafting, Skateboarding, Snow, and Vossakrigar. Your tasks will include ensuring proper follow-up, facilitation, and development of the sports, and together with the sports leader, you will ensure that the events and competitions are of high quality. As the Ground and Watersports Coordinator, you will play a key role in further developing Ekstremsportveko as a leading extreme sports festival and contribute to elevating the level of both experiences and competitions.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborating with the sports leaders to develop competitions and events that align with Veko’s values and strategies.
- Ensuring that all necessary permits and approvals from public authorities, landowners, and other stakeholders are in place before executing the ground and watersport activities.
- Managing efficient logistics, resource allocation, and support so that the sports receive what they need for a successful program.
- Acting as the main contact for ground and watersports during Ekstremsportveko, resolving any challenges that may arise.
Qualifications:
- Knowledge of one or more ground or watersports is an advantage.
- Experience with project management and event planning is preferred.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage budgets and resource allocation.
- Solution-oriented with the ability to see opportunities rather than limitations.
- Proficiency in both Norwegian and English, oral and written.
Compensation and work details:
The workload will vary throughout the project period, with the highest intensity leading up to and during the festival. Evening and weekend work should be expected during busy periods. The work period runs from January 1st to August 31st, with the possibility of continued engagement after the festival.
Ekstremsportveko offers a unique opportunity to develop skills, build networks, and become part of an engaged community working together to create a world-leading extreme sports festival. Compensation will be agreed upon, but you will also gain valuable experience in sports administration, coordination, and project management, along with personal development, and the chance to play a key role in the execution of an international event.
Interested or have questions? Contact us at georg@ekstremsportveko.com, and let's have a chat 😊