Do you have an entrepreneurial mindset and a passion for elite sports? We are seeking an innovative leader to elevate Finnish high-performance sports to new heights.

We need a charismatic and outgoing individual who can inspire and motivate athletes and colleagues, fostering a dynamic and collaborative environment that drives success.  

You excel at working with people and are committed to sustainable practices: we aim to achieve victory with integrity and winning-well culture. We are looking for an experienced leader who represents a new culture in elite sports and is also capable of leading cultural change. Values and the value base of the selected person matter to us a lot. 

• Role: Strategically and operationally manage high-performance sports in Finland. 
• Objectives: Promote success by effectively allocating resources and expertise. 
• Responsibilities: Build cooperation among sports federations, manage the Olympic Committee’s Team Finland unit and network, and inspire a winning culture. 
• Requirements: Proven experience in leadership, visionary understanding of global sport and its requirements. 
• Opportunities: Influence sports at national and international levels. 

With the high-performance sports network, you will prioritize the absolute elite while also focusing on building the next generation for future success. 

Sports Director is a permanent position and Director reports to the CEO of the Olympic Committee and leads the high-performance management team. The new expert group for high-performance sports defines the criteria and definitions for high-performance sports and the Director will follow these criteria when leading the team.

Apply for the position by April 30th by submitting your CV and cover letter with your salary expectation: Suomen Olympiakomitea ry | Team Finland High-Performance Sports Director

Contact:  

Taina Susiluoto, taina.susiluoto@olympiakomitea.fi, +358 50 331 9832 

Elina Koskela (Recruitment consultant), +358 40 192 6466. 

Finnish Olympic Committee 

We are a national organisation for sport and physical activity, and a registered association. We promote movement and a physically active lifestyle among Finns and build the preconditions for high-quality and renewable club and organisational activities and generate success in elite sports.

Together with our member organisations and partners we build vitality for Finland through physical activity and sports.