Venue Transport Supervisor, FIFA World Cup 26™ | San Francisco
FIFA
8 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
San Francisco, Santa Clara, California
At FIFA26, our vision is to unite the world through the greatest sporting event of all time. The FIFA World Cup 26™ will mark the first time that the tournament will feature 48 teams and be hosted by three countries: Canada, Mexico and the USA. This new format will redefine excellence, generating unique opportunities for greater participation and engagement among fans and players across North America and all over the world. Now is your time to become a game changer and join the workforce that will plan and deliver this extraordinary and unforgettable experience.
FIFA World Cup 26 Skills Framework
ACCOUNTABILITY:Demonstrate commitment to responsibilities and objectively analyze one’s behavior, while assuming consequences of one’s own actions and/or decisions and learning from one’s mistakes.
DECISION MAKING: Ability to identify and swiftly make decisions in critical situations, take initiative and calculated risks, explore alternative solutions, and respond promptly to unforeseen circumstances.
INCLUSIVITY: Achieve shared organizational objectives by sharing information with colleagues across all levels and divisions, tangibly influencing others, and maintaining a network of support contacts.
INITIATIVE: Capacity to do things on one’s own initiative and to influence the course of events, assume responsibilities, and achieve objectives with a minimum of supervision and control.
INNOVATION: Capacity to break new ground, look for unconventional solutions, and produce fresh ideas.
LEADERSHIP: Ability to lead one’s contacts/colleagues/partners, encourage teamwork, and delegate authority/decision-making power, as needed, to produce the expected results and make efficient use of the team’s skills and talents.
VISION: Ability to perceive the organization's global environmental impact, anticipate decision consequences, grasp organizational missions, and formulate strategic plans.
Reporting organizationally to the Venue Transport Manager, the Venue Transport Supervisor will be a key member of the FIFA26 Event Transport team, and work in close collaboration with FIFA26 Operational Services Team and other key individuals responsible for delivering Transport Operations at the FIFA World Cup 2026 stadiums.
The main responsibilities and oversights of the Venue Transport Supervisor for the FIFA World Cup 26™ include:
- Work closely with existing Stadium teams to coordinate FIFA Constituent Group transport provisions and access to/from stadium and venues
- Work closely with the Security team to ensure transport plans are coordinated with the appropriate security provisions
- Liaise with bus operations staff and fleet operations staff during operational period to ensure a successful transportation operation
- Work with chosen suppliers/contractors within the various parking/traffic management/load zone locations
- Management of transport information desks
- Training and supervising volunteers and contractors
- Responsible for management of VAPP boards and transport load zones at each venue
- Responsible for placement, control and storage of transport related FF&E
Education & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Transport, Civil Engineering, Project management, Event Management, Major Sport events or a combination of education and experience relating to position.
Work Experience
- For the FIFA26 Pitch-In Program the Venue Transport Team is open to partnering with diverse candidates across FIFA26 regardless of Education and Work Experience. The Venue Transport Managers will build a robust training and onboarding program. If candidates have a OneTeam spirit and willingness to learn, they will be a great fit on this team.
- 2 years’ work experience: ideally within the football, sport, or event industry.
- Able to effectively present information and respond to questions from support staff, managers, and clients.
- Must be motivated, capable of working independently, and have excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Willingness to learn transit operations involved in moving Client Groups by vehicles, including city layout.
Languages
- Fluent in English. Spanish and/or French proficiency is a plus
Technology
- Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio & Project) and planning software and online collaboration tools
FIFA26 is a proud equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and prohibits discrimination of any kind on the basis race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
FIFA World Cup 26 Skills Framework
ACCOUNTABILITY:Demonstrate commitment to responsibilities and objectively analyze one’s behavior, while assuming consequences of one’s own actions and/or decisions and learning from one’s mistakes.
DECISION MAKING: Ability to identify and swiftly make decisions in critical situations, take initiative and calculated risks, explore alternative solutions, and respond promptly to unforeseen circumstances.
INCLUSIVITY: Achieve shared organizational objectives by sharing information with colleagues across all levels and divisions, tangibly influencing others, and maintaining a network of support contacts.
INITIATIVE: Capacity to do things on one’s own initiative and to influence the course of events, assume responsibilities, and achieve objectives with a minimum of supervision and control.
INNOVATION: Capacity to break new ground, look for unconventional solutions, and produce fresh ideas.
LEADERSHIP: Ability to lead one’s contacts/colleagues/partners, encourage teamwork, and delegate authority/decision-making power, as needed, to produce the expected results and make efficient use of the team’s skills and talents.
VISION: Ability to perceive the organization's global environmental impact, anticipate decision consequences, grasp organizational missions, and formulate strategic plans.
Reporting organizationally to the Venue Transport Manager, the Venue Transport Supervisor will be a key member of the FIFA26 Event Transport team, and work in close collaboration with FIFA26 Operational Services Team and other key individuals responsible for delivering Transport Operations at the FIFA World Cup 2026 stadiums.
The main responsibilities and oversights of the Venue Transport Supervisor for the FIFA World Cup 26™ include:
- Work closely with existing Stadium teams to coordinate FIFA Constituent Group transport provisions and access to/from stadium and venues
- Work closely with the Security team to ensure transport plans are coordinated with the appropriate security provisions
- Liaise with bus operations staff and fleet operations staff during operational period to ensure a successful transportation operation
- Work with chosen suppliers/contractors within the various parking/traffic management/load zone locations
- Management of transport information desks
- Training and supervising volunteers and contractors
- Responsible for management of VAPP boards and transport load zones at each venue
- Responsible for placement, control and storage of transport related FF&E
Education & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Transport, Civil Engineering, Project management, Event Management, Major Sport events or a combination of education and experience relating to position.
Work Experience
- For the FIFA26 Pitch-In Program the Venue Transport Team is open to partnering with diverse candidates across FIFA26 regardless of Education and Work Experience. The Venue Transport Managers will build a robust training and onboarding program. If candidates have a OneTeam spirit and willingness to learn, they will be a great fit on this team.
- 2 years’ work experience: ideally within the football, sport, or event industry.
- Able to effectively present information and respond to questions from support staff, managers, and clients.
- Must be motivated, capable of working independently, and have excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Willingness to learn transit operations involved in moving Client Groups by vehicles, including city layout.
Languages
- Fluent in English. Spanish and/or French proficiency is a plus
Technology
- Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio & Project) and planning software and online collaboration tools
FIFA26 is a proud equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and prohibits discrimination of any kind on the basis race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.