Coordinator, Team Services – Mexico

Full time Coordinator

Job Description

At FIFA26, our vision is to unite the world through the greatest, most innovative, and inclusive 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.

 

THE POSITION

Reporting organisationally to the Team Services Referee and Operations Manager (MEX), the Team Services Coordinator - MEX will be a key member of FIFA26 Team Services (USA and CAN), and work in close collaboration with the FIFA Team Services (ZUR) and other key individuals responsible developing and managing efficient working relationships with teams (Member Associations) through proactive communication, timely information sharing, expectation management and problem solving both before and during the FIFA World Cup 26 (FWC 26) and other test events.

The Team Services Coordinator will act as a key role of liaison between FIFA and the specific Participating Member Associations (PMAs). The Team Services Coordinator will also be responsible for a number of operational projects related to teams’ participation and activities.

The main responsibilities and oversights of the Team Services Coordinator (MEX) for the FIFA World Cup 26™ include:

Pre-event time role:
· Communicating with the teams on a daily basis, assisting them in their preparations, briefing them for the tournaments and supporting them during the FWC 26.
· Supporting Team Services with planning and implementing additional Events, such as Team Seminars and Team Workshops and by organising these events in the agreed locations.
· Preparing, coordinating & accompanying team delegations on official Team Base Camps’ (TBCs) and venue inspection’ visits in Mexico together with the Team Facilities team in Miami.
· Assisting Team Facilities team in the operational planning of Team Base Camps (TBCs) and Venue Specific facilities.
· Maintaining the Member Association database with the most up to date information related to the assigned teams.
· Supporting the creation and implementation of FWC26 Team Services related policies, procedures and guidelines involving all stakeholders.
· Supporting the Team Services Referee and Operations Manager in cross-functional coordination with all relevant Functional Areas.
· Supporting the Team Services Referee and Operations Manager with the preparation of content for presentations, handbooks and reports. · Supporting the Team Services Planning Manager based in Miami with the recruitment and training of the Team Liaison Officers (TLOs). 
· Supporting FIFA Team Services with the official communication to teams and Zurich based operations. Event time role: 
· Cooperating with all Functional Areas & service providers to support respective four PMAs daily. · Ensuring that all additional requests of respective teams related to facilities and operations are fulfilled and implemented. 
· Inserting planned Teams’ activities of respective teams on team services scheduling platform, assisting TLOs on this task during Event time. 
· Assisting TLOs of respective teams by being in constant contact with them, resolving and escalating issues at the Main Operations Centre. 
· Any other task related to coordination of services to teams will be required.
· Based at the Main Operation Center to support teams’ operation (location to be further confirmed)

YOUR PROFILE

We work hard at FIFA.
We are dedicated, ambitious and innovative.


And we respect our values. Always.

The specific competencies we require for this position are:

· Fluent in Spanish and English (written and oral)
· A minimum of 2 years of experience in Competition Management, Team Management or Event Services fields in large international events.
· Proven track record in managing complex projects, including both pre-event and event time.
· Excellent customer service experience
· High level of presentation skills
· Excellent communication skills – oral and written
· Ability to work with a team and independently
· Strong relationship management skills with diplomacy, tact and ability to build effective working relationships with all types of people and cultures.
· Exceptional planning, organizational and administrative skills
· Positive attitude, patience, and persistence 
· Ability to multitask and work on multiple projects at the same time 
· Knowledge of event planning - any event project management process is an added benefit 
· Strong facilitation, negotiation, and interpersonal skills 
· Flexibility when faced with ambiguity or constant change 
· Excellent ability to work under pressure
· Additional language proficiency is a plus (Knowledge of FIFA Official languages – German/French – is important)

About FWC2026

The FIFA World Cup 26™ will mark the first time that the tournament features 48 teams and will be hosted by three countries: Canada, Mexico, and the United States.

This new format redefines excellence, generating unique opportunities for greater participation and engagement from fans and players in North America and all over the world. Now is your time to be a game changer and join the workforce that is planning and delivering this unique and unforgettable experience.