Coordinator, Major Events

**_From Playground to Podium: _**_As an organisation the ITF has a significant influence in tennis. We _
- are involved in everything from inspiring grassroots initiatives to elite international competitions _
- and all that falls in between. We have a touchpoint at every stage of a player’s career across all _
- levels and formats of tennis. From grassroots campaigns to the Davis and Billie Jean King Cup _
- podium, the ITF is engaged and committed to delivering tennis for future generations._

**ITF ROLE OVERVIEW
**JOB TITLE**:Coordinator, Major Events
**DEPARTMENT**:Major Events
**REPORTING TO**:Senior Manager, Billie Jean King Cup
**LOCATION**: Roehampton, South-West London (This role includes worldwide travel,

sometimes for extended periods and weekend work)

We work to a hybrid model requiring a mandatory minimum of 3 days working in the office
based in Roehampton, London and as part of this, Mondays and Tuesdays are ‘anchor days’
where all staff are obliged to work from the office.

**International Tennis Federation (ITF) is the world governing body of tennis**. Founded in 1913, its
purpose is to ensure the long-term growth and sustainability of the sport, delivering tennis for
future generations in association with its 213 member nations. The ITF oversees the rules and
regulations that govern international and national competition.

The ITF is responsible for the worldwide development of tennis through its highly regarded
Development Programme, its Science and Technical department which monitors equipment and
technology, and its Officiating department which oversees the education and advancement of
officials. The ITF organises over 1,500 weeks of men’s, women’s and junior tournaments on the
ITF World Tennis Tour, and also manages the ITF junior team competitions, ITF Beach Tennis Tour,
UNIQLO Wheelchair Tennis Tour and the ITF Masters Circuit. The ITF is the owner and rightsholder
of the two largest annual international team competitions in tennis, Davis Cup and Billie Jean King
Cup by Gainbridge and manages the Olympic and Paralympic Tennis Events on behalf of the IOC
and IPC. The ITF upholds the highest standards of integrity and is a partner in the International
Tennis Integrity Agency.

**Overview of Department**
Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup by Gainbridge are the two main properties of the ITF. These two
competitions are the largest annual national team events in sport. It is the role of the Major Events
department to work closely with National Associations (NAs) to ensure that we deliver world-class
events that are seen as essential to players, nations and media. The Major Events team ensure
that these events are organised to the same high sporting and competition standards everywhere
in the world and that the contractual rights of the international sponsors are efficiently delivered.

**The Role**:
We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking individual with an interest in tennis who is keen
to start their career in the major sporting events industry.

You will be a positive team player with a hardworking attitude and a drive to deliver to the
highest standard. You will embrace a hands-on approach and demonstrate confidence in order to

HR: Coordinator, Major Events

work with senior leaders, Board members and VIPs alike - and all in an international
environment.

**Responsibilities**:
**Event Management**
- Attend site visits in preparation for Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup events to ensure

venue selection process and all minimum standards are met
- Assist in the general pre-event preparation and organisation of Davis Cup & Billie Jean

King Cup events to ensure all sporting, logístical, operational, security and commercial
planning is put in place by local organisers
- Assist and guide National Associations in the organisation and delivery of their events

and ensure compliance with all sporting regulations and operational guidelines
- Work at the centre of a web of multiple stakeholders to ensure that every element of an

event runs smoothly. These stakeholders include; players, captains, player
representatives, National Associations, venues, TV and media, sponsors, and all internal
ITF departments including Officiating/Protocol/Communications/
Marketing/Commercial and TV
- Work with international sponsors to ensure optimal delivery of all contractual rights

including on-site activations, tickets, hospitality, commercial displays, give-aways,
accreditations, accommodation and flights
- Attend the Davis Cup & Billie Jean King Cup events to ensure their smooth delivery

**Administration and Internal Communications**
- Compile event information and ensure the smooth flow of information between ITF, NAs

and other relevant bodies
- Attend regular meetings with Management regarding division of work/progress of

projects plus pre-event briefings and post-event de-briefs
- Ensure that relevant people are kept informed of progress of projects affecting their

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