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About the ITA

As a non-profit foundation recently founded in Lausanne, the ITA has been built around a solid core of scientific, technical, legal and administrative skills. In this context, speaking of a young and dynamic atmosphere is not just a rhetorical formula, but a real commitment. Today, we are proud to employ dedicated staff with unique profiles from all over the world. The ITA aims to provide a healthy and motivating working environment in which talent can develop.

The ITA is committed to creating equal opportunities for its staff with zero tolerance regarding gender-based discrimination. We practice an equal pay policy in line with the methodology and principles of the Equal Pay Foundation.

Positions

The ITA is now looking for a committed and passionate full-time (40 hours per week) Athlete Support Officer to join the Testing department.

 

Athlete Support Officer

 

Location

Lausanne (Switzerland) or to be discussed

 

Job description

Reporting to a member of the Testing Management team, the Athlete Support Officer is responsible for supporting the delivery of the ITA’s Registered Testing Pool (RTP) and Testing Pool (TP) across all delegated International Federations in line with WADA’s International Standards and ITA’s procedures as part of the ISO Quality Management System.

 

Key responsibilities

  • Support the delivery of the ITA’s Registered Testing Pool (RTP) and Testing Pool (TP) across all delegated International Federations in compliance with the applicable regulations.
  • Provide ongoing whereabouts support to ensure athletes are submitting and updating accurate whereabouts information in line with the ITA’s requirements and deadlines
  • Liaise with members of the Testing to provide additional whereabouts support for athletes/teams, if required
  • Collaborate with members of the Education team to deliver whereabouts focused tutorials, webinars and workshops for athletes, teams and athlete support personnel (ASP)
  • Develop athlete centred whereabouts support content to educate and inform athletes on their roles & responsibilities regarding whereabouts
  • Develop and deliver in-person presentations and online webinars for Athletes and Athlete Support Personnel to enhance the accuracy and quality of whereabouts information submitted to the ITA
  • Systematically monitor athlete whereabouts compliance and improve the quality of whereabouts information
  • Receive, check and store anti-doping documentation (RTP/TP inclusion and exclusion letters etc.)
  • Provide a high level of customer service and respond to enquiries from key stakeholders (e.g. athletes, athlete support personnel, anti-doping organizations, sample collection agencies) regarding whereabouts queries, deviations from ITA’s requirements and WADA standards etc.
  • Maintain and update the ITA’s internal database and filing systems
  • Support the implementation of the 2027 World Anti-Doping Code and WADA International Standard for Testing by providing expertise on specific requirements (e.g. whereabouts) and updating processes to ensure compliance with the Code
  • Contribute to the delivery of the ITA’s Strategic Plan 2023 – 2026 through athlete-centred initiatives
  • Work on specific projects as required e.g. RTP/TP inclusion/exclusion for PASS, assist with the development of IT tools to improve whereabouts support efficiently etc.

 

Skills and experience required

  • Academic degree or equivalent
  • Experience in a similar administrative role with strong anti-doping knowledge is highly desirable
  • Excellent English written and oral communication skills, other languages are an asset
  • Good knowledge of the International Sport Environment (e.g. International Federations, Anti-Doping Organisations)
  • Experience and knowledge of Anti-Doping Administration and Management System (ADAMS) is highly desirable.
  • Strong interest and/or participation in sport, with a sensitivity to sports ethics and the issue of drugs and doping in sport
  • Excellent presentation skills with the ability to deliver clear, engaging, and persuasive presentations tailored to diverse audiences, ensuring complex information is conveyed effectively
  • Strong organisational and administrative skills with attention to detail, ability to set and manage priorities; customer service and quality oriented
  • Capacity to work both independently and as part of a team, contributing to the achievements of the ITA
  • Ability to communicate effectively at all levels, combined with a strong sense of discretion and confidentiality as well as handling of sensitive and confidential data
  • IT literate (MS Office, data management)
  • Experience and knowledge of data analysis would be desirable

Start date: ASAP or to be discussed.

Application deadline: 15th January 2025

Please e-mail your CV and cover letter to [email protected] and indicate in the email subject title “Name First name / Athlete Support Officer”.

Agencies, please kindly refrain from sending profiles.

ITA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and have equal access to opportunities.

 

Doping Control Officers and Blood Collection Officers

Doping Control Officers (DCOs) and Blood Collection Officers (BCOs) are responsible for the urine and blood sample collection from athletes as part of an anti-doping program managed by the International Testing Agency. The DCOs and BCOs may be involved in Out-of-Competition sample collection or In-Competition delivering the testing program at international events.

Currently, the ITA is only accepting expressions of interest from independent and experienced BCOs who wish to carry out testing on behalf of the ITA. Applicants may submit an application via the dedicated form to be found in the BCO section below.

Blood Collection Officers (BCOs) are professionally trained, qualified and experienced phlebotomists. BCOs are required to collect blood samples in accordance with WADA’s International Standard for Testing and Investigations (ISTI). This involves collaborating with a Doping Control Officer on testing missions to collect blood samples from athletes and ensuring the correct aftercare procedures are conducted.

Click here to submit your expression of interest. 

Full job description

We are continually on the lookout for talented and dedicated individuals that are interested in joining our team.

If you are passionate about keeping sport real and believe that you have the right skills & experience to join the ITA, then please get in touch with us at:

[email protected]

The ITA does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients. The ITA is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

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