Sports Centre Assistant
- Application Deadline: Sept. 18, 2026
- Nyon
- On-site
Job information
Division/Unit: Services / Facility Management
Contract type: Permanent
Location: Nyon, Switzerland
Start date: as soon as possible
Application deadline: 18.09.2026
Main goal
UEFA is looking for a Sports Centre Assistant to oversee facility bookings and reservations for the Colovray sports centre, which falls under the responsibility of the Facility Management unit. The centre's facilities comprise six football pitches, a rugby pitch, an athletics track, a basketball court, a gym and several meeting rooms.
The role involves coordinating facility occupancy schedules, organising sports events, collaborating with local sports clubs and Nyon's local authorities, and financial and administrative tasks.
Key responsibilities
Coordinating facility schedules
- Managing approximately 8,000 bookings per year, handling requests from local sports clubs, UEFA departments and external users
- Preparing and publishing weekly, monthly and annual occupancy schedules
Collaborating with local sports clubs and the local authorities
- Working closely with local clubs and partners to accommodate a wide range of sporting activities and ensure the optimal use of facilities
Organising sports event
- Supporting the planning and delivery of approximately 30 major sporting events per year, including football, rugby and athletics competitions, running races and triathlons at local, national and international levels
Financial and administrative tasks
- Managing the centre’s day-to-day administration, including preparing purchase orders, collecting and filing quotations and invoices, and overseeing user invoicing processes
Great Place to Work
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Enhance your skills with training and professional development opportunities
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Access UEFA's thrilling football events
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Participate in organisation-hosted social gatherings
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Get access to different health and well-being activities
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Enjoy our amazing campus offering numerous sports opportunities
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Travel at a reduced rate with a Swiss rail half-price card
Skills & Requirements
Requirements
Experience:
- Proven experience in event organisation and project management, preferably in a sports environment
- Experience within the Swiss non-profit or sports club sector is highly desirable
Education:
- University degree in sports management, event management or a related field would be an advantage
Languages:
- French: Proficient
- English: Advanced
Other requirements:
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and SharePoint
- Ability to effectively plan, execute, coordinate and monitor projects to ensure successful outcomes
- Knowledge of Visual Planning software would be an asset
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About the company
UEFA – the Union of European Football Associations – is the game's governing body in Europe. It is a representative democracy, and is the umbrella organisation for 55 national football associations across Europe.
Our objectives are, among other things, to deal with all questions relating to European football, to promote football in a spirit of unity, solidarity, peace, understanding and fair play, without any discrimination on the basis of politics, race, religion, gender or any other reason, to safeguard the values of European football, to maintain relations with all stakeholders involved in European football, and to support and safeguard its member associations for the overall well-being of the European game.
We have a clear vision: a united European football family working together to improve enjoyment of the game.
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