Sport Manager Deputy, Softball

The Sport Manager Deputy, Softball serves as LA28's subject-matter expert for softball, bringing the sport to the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Reporting to the Sport Manager, Baseball & Softball, the role shapes Event Operating Plans, manages communication with the World Baseball Softball Confederation, and feeds softball requirements into the design of competition and training venues. The postholder leads the softball competition management workforce, starting at LA28 headquarters in Los Angeles and moving to Oklahoma City to deliver the competition at Games time.

• Act as LA28's subject-matter expert for softball, especially in developing and refining Event Operating Plans.
• Manage World Baseball Softball Confederation communication, briefing the Sport Manager, Head of Competition Management, and VP of Sport on planning.
• Coordinate with Venues and Infrastructure and Event Management on softball input into competition and training venue design.
• Provide softball feedback for pre-Games, test event, and Games-time planning, including Sport Delivery Plans.
• Lead the softball competition management workforce to deliver world-class operations for competition, athlete, and IF spaces.
• Perform other duties as required, with the role evolving over time and potentially including operational responsibilities during the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

• Minimum 5 years of experience organising softball tournaments, including planning and delivering competition operations.
• Extensive knowledge of softball technical aspects, including international tournament rules and regulations.
• Experience working with the World Baseball Softball Confederation or other international and national sport governing bodies.
• Experience leading a competition management workforce to deliver competition, athlete, and federation operations at tournaments.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to brief senior leaders and coordinate sport input across venue and event teams.
• Availability to work onsite at LA28 headquarters in Los Angeles from January to June 2027, then in Oklahoma City from June 2027 through the Games.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods.
• Ability to work outdoors in sun, wind, rain, and other elements for extended periods.

• Olympic Games or international softball tournament experience.
• Project management knowledge, including planning and producing tracking documents.
• Ability to manage multiple projects involving numerous stakeholders.
• Experience supporting test events or pre-Games competitions.
• Fluent working with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

• No relocation assistance is provided for any positions.
• LA28 values talent from all geographic backgrounds and welcomes applications from candidates based outside the Los Angeles area if they are able to work on-site in LA.
• The majority of work is conducted in an office setting, requiring extended periods using computers, phones, and other office equipment.
• The LA28 office is an open floorplan working environment; employees must be able to work efficiently in an open cubicle environment.
• Hours of work may vary, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, especially during peak event periods.

• A once-in-a-generation chance to deliver softball on the world's biggest stage.
• Real ownership of softball operations from venue design to competition delivery.
• A collaborative Sport team that prioritises high performance without ego.
• Games experience across both Los Angeles and Oklahoma City.

LA28 is the independent, non-profit, privately funded organising committee for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Its mission is to create an Olympic and Paralympic Games that celebrate all that the city and country have to offer, delivering an unparalleled experience for athletes, fans, partners and the community. The 2028 Games mark the return of the Summer Games to the U.S. for the first time in 32 years and Los Angeles' third time hosting an Olympic Games and first time welcoming the Paralympic Games.