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The ITA Education Department is now looking for a full-time (40 hours / week)

Education Officer

Job description
The Education Officer is primarily responsible for the delivery of anti-doping education programs and activities on behalf of the organisation and its Partners.

Key responsibilities

  • Liaise and build relationships with International Federations (IFs) and Major Event Organisers (MEOs) in collaboration with the ITA Senior Education Manager and ITA Senior Education Officer Team Lead
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of World Anti-Doping Code compliant antidoping Education Programs for the ITA’s International Federations (IFs)and Major Event Organisers (MEO) partners
  • Apply the International Standard for Education and its associated guidelines in all areas of the department’s activities
  • Compile material for education activities including webinars, workshops and presentations for athletes and other key stakeholders
  • Regularly deliver online educational activities on behalf of the ITA and ITA partners (education sessions to athletes, coaches and other support personnel)
  • Lead the development of designated education content, activities, resources or projects
  • Share information and regularly communicate with education colleagues and ITA departments on key education department activity deliverables
  • Collaborate with the ITA Education Ambassador team and consultants
  • Deliver activities related to the ITA’s Strategic Plan, ensuring an athlete-centric focus
  • On-site delivery of event-based education may occasionally be required
  • Carry out administrative tasks and manage other projects as required, maintaining accurate records

Skills and experience required

  • Excellent knowledge of the global anti-doping system including the World Anti-Doping Code and International Standard for Education and several years work experience in this or a related field
  • Bachelor’s degree in Education or Sports Management or other related areas
  • Desire to improve, innovate and seek out opportunities to build on and improve the current anti-doping education system
  • Excellent English written and oral communication skills; other languages are an asset
  • Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Proven client and project management experience and strong interpersonal and customer service skills
  • Strong speaking and presentation skills, comfortable in a public-facing role
  • Ability to communicate directly and effectively with ITA partners, colleagues, consultants and athletes
  • Good knowledge of and ability to use MS Office including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
  • A proactive, athlete-centred approach with a positive “can-do” attitude
  • Ability to wok under pressure in a sensitive environment and both independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to adapt and act effectively when faced with the unexpected.
  • Willingness to travel occasionally and to occasionally work outside of traditional office hours
  • Olympian/high-performance athlete background is considered an asset

Start date: ASAP or to be discussed.

Location: Lausanne, Switzerland

Application deadline: 20th May 2026

Please e-mail your CV and cover letter to recruitment@ita.sport and indicate in the email subject title “Your Name – Education Officer”.

 

 

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