CrossFit® has announced opening a position for a “Head of Sport Safety”, highlighting the organization's commitment to ensuring high safety standards during competitions, with particular attention to the CrossFit® Games.
After the tragedy culminating in the death of Lazar Dukic, CrossFit® has announced the actions to be taken to improve safety in competitions. All of this was done in the interest of ensuring a safe environment for all participants.
As a result, a Athletes Committee, within the CrossFit® Games to give competitors a bigger voice.
Now, to continue to adapt to the changes, CrossFit® has a vacancy has been opened for the role of “Sports Safety Manager".
The vacancy announcement was published on Lever, a North American job site. I Candidates must have more than 10 years of experience in the role, preferably in the sports and fitness sector.
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Sports Safety Chief Position Details
CrossFit® is looking for a highly qualified and experienced manager to be included in your SPORT team.
This role is crucial to oversee the development, implementation and continuous improvement of Safety Protocols for the CrossFit® Sport Team during the whole year.
According to the official job description:
“You will be primarily responsible for ensuring the highest safety standards at CrossFit® competitions and event-related activities, with a special focus on the CrossFit® Games.”
Key Responsibilities
- Event Supervision:
- Create and implement customized safety plans for each competition.
- Coordinate athletes, staff, volunteers and medical teams to ensure safe execution of events.
- Collaboration with Stakeholders:
- Work closely with a wide range of stakeholders, including athletes and volunteers.
- Reporting jointly to General Manager of Sports Dave Castro and CEO Don Faul.
- Training and Communication:
- Publish guidelines and best practices to follow during competitions.
- Train staff to properly apply safety protocols.
Why is this position crucial?
This position represents an important step towards preventing mistakes and accidents similar to those of the past. CrossFit® is taking action to:
- Prevent future risks through structured and updated strategies.
- Raising safety standards, positioning itself as a leader in the sector.
- Strengthening trust in the community of athletes, spectators and partners.
Application Requirements
Key requirements include:
- More than 10 years of experience in the sports and fitness industry.
- Leadership and management skills of multidisciplinary teams.
- In-depth knowledge of sports safety regulations and protocols.
Conclusion
Whether or not one approves of CrossFit®'s actions, one thing is certain: the brand is taking serious action to prevent past mistakes from being repeated. Apparently, the safety is now a top priority, and the introduction of this position clearly demonstrates this.
For further details and to apply, visit the section “Careers” on the official CrossFit® website: www.CrossFit®.com.