WFSGI Cycling Coordinator role now open

WFSGI CYCLING COORDINATOR ROLE NOW OPEN

Bring your passion for bikes to work every day

WFSGI is seeking an enthusiastic and organised Cycling Coordinator to join our team on an initial one-year contract starting March 2026. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting our Head of International Sports & Cycling and WFSGI Cycling Committee.

The WFSGI Cycling Committee focuses on the equipment regulations of respective product categories including; Wheels, Tyres & Rims, Handlebars, Helmets, EPAC, Frames & Forks, Drivetrain across all disciplines including Road, MTB, Track, Triathlon and BMX.

ABOUT WFSGI

The World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI) is a globally recognised organisation representing the sporting goods industry. We are dedicated to promoting and advancing the interests of our member companies across the world. With a diverse and dynamic team, WFSGI strives to facilitate collaboration, innovation, and growth within the sporting goods industry. WFSGI has over 170 direct members (including leading sport brands such as NIKE, adidas, ASICS, PUMA, New Balance, ANTA, Mizuno and Under Armour, cycling brands like Shimano, SRAM, Specialized, TREK, and Cervélo; aquatics brands Speedo, Arena, Tyr, and Zoggs, as well as global retailers such as Intersport, Sport 2000, and Decathlon) manufacturers and regional and national sporting goods federations.

The WFSGI represents approximately 70% of the global industry by turnover. As the sole global industry representative, WFSGI plays an important strategic role in the support and promotion of the sporting goods industry worldwide and is officially recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as the industry representative within the Olympic family. WFSGI’s daily work involves everything from global labelling requirements to the development of sports regulations and the promotion of physical activity. Our purpose is to unite and support the global sporting goods industry to ensure a healthier, more active planet for all.

THE POSITION

  • Monitoring and reviewing regulations impacting the cycling industry
  • Awareness of cycling in the news across topics including technical, mobility & infrastructure
  • Administering member meetings and preparing summary minutes
  • Compiling technical brand agnostic position papers
  • Drafting liaison reports and working on international and regional standards
  • Preparing internal and external meeting presentations
  • Consolidation of feedback within the multiple task forces, working groups and committees
  • Mapping of commercial products and equipment to better support needs and expectations of member brands
  • Reporting and assessing member satisfaction (end of season review and report of brands, member questionnaires)
  • Managing contacts (i.e. updating of CRM with member contacts, creating specific task force and working group mailing lists)

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

  • Knowledge of the technical components of a bike and experience in cycling
  • Engineering or sports science experience helpful
  • Swiss-based candidates preferred
  • Fluency in English (proficiency in French and/or German an advantage)
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Familiarity with virtual meeting platforms
  • Interest in sporting goods industry and awareness of sports politics and governance
  • Versatile with strong organizational & multi-tasking skills
  • Attention to detail and the ability to work independently
  • Independent personality with good team spirit
  • Discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive information

LOCATION

WFSGI team members work remotely and/or in a hybrid manner. There are mandatory quarterly team meetings in Switzerland. There is a possibility of travel with the role.

WE OFFER

  • Close work with the cycling industry and member brands across equipment and marketing roles
  • Work in a truly international environment with rapidly evolving activities often related to topics in the global headlines
  • Contact with a wide range of global sporting goods companies, International Sports Federations and UN Agencies among others
  • Personal development opportunities through independent and innovative work in a small, supportive team
  • Flexible working conditions

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resumé (no more than two pages), cover letter (no more than one page), and references to Head of International Sports & Cycling – Michelle Smyth (msmyth@wfsgi.org). Please include “Cycling Coordinator” in the subject line. Applications will be accepted until 16 January 2025

WFSGI is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only those selected for interview will be contacted.