Sport Advisory Product Coordinator

Are you passionate about challenging the status-quo in sport?

Do you value research-driven and scientifically rigourous solutions?

Are you driven by developing projects and businesses?
Do you thrive in dynamic, multicultural environments?

Then join AISTS – the International Academy of Sports Management and Technology – and contribute to shaping the future of sports leadership.

About AISTS

AISTS, the International Academy of Sport Management and Technology, is a prestigious not-for-profit academic centre at the heart of the global sport industry. Founded in 2000 in Lausanne, Switzerland, it offers world-class education and advisory services in sport management. AISTS's unique multidisciplinary approach combines expertise in technology, management, economics, medicine, career and leadership. With a network of over 750 alumni, 100 distinguished lecturers, and partnerships with leading sport organisations, AISTS shapes the future of international sport. Located in the Olympic Capital, it serves as a bridge between academia and industry, promoting excellence in sport management to drive positive global impact through the power of sport.

Your role

The Product Coordinator – Sport Advisroy is responsible for building AISTS sport advisory – such as impact assessment, sport equipment certification, etc. – into clear, market-facing products with scientifically-rigorous methodologies and lean delivery models. The role covers two main product families: impact assessments and analysis for sport events and organisations; and sport equipment compliance/certification services for key sport equipment stakeholders (rule-makers, designers, producers, users…).

Positioning & Context

Reporting into the Product Portfolio Senior Manager, you will work in partnership with the Professors and researchers of the AISTS network. Internally, you will work closely with the B2B Development & Marketing team and the Operations & Delivery team.

This role is established as part of a new strategy adopted and rolled out by AISTS. The scope of the role may evolve according to the deployment of the strategy.

Key responsibilities

Product development

• Transform AISTS globally recognised assessment methodologies into clear, repeatable and cost-efficient products while preserving its core characteristics: scientifically rigorous and pragmatic for industry application, incl.:

-> standardised impact assessment products with economic impact as a core entry point and extensions into environmental, social & media and stakeholder/community-relevant impacts

-> independent sport equipment regulation assessment and certification processes to support key sport stakeholders – federations, event organisers, manufacturers and athletes – in guaranteeing a level-playing field companies in designing, assessing and certifying processes, operational frameworks and quality standards.

-> Develop sample outputs, case references and marketing-ready value propositions for IFs, event organisers, cities, hosts, sponsors and sport organisations.

• Create a leaner operational model that combines AISTS quality assurance with external experts, academic partners and delivery coordinators where appropriate:

-> Define product formats, methodology templates, data needs, deliverables, pricing logic, timelines and delivery roles.

-> Define what AISTS can credibly own directly versus what requires technical, legal, engineering or standards partners.

-> Establish quality assurance principles, methodology governance and documentation standards to protect AISTS credibility.

• Explore opportunities of application of existing products into other fields such as sport venues and infrastructures, innovation with new materials, compliance with emerging standards and certification, etc.

Commercial packaging and performance, governance and continuous improvement

• Work with the B2B Development & Marketing team to:

-> identify priority clients and opportunities, including IFs, event organisers, brands, technology providers and venues.

-> translate technical products into simple commercial materials, one-pagers, case studies and pitch narratives.

• Create product pricing and effort models that improve profitability compared with bespoke one-off projects
• Track project outcomes, client satisfaction, methodology improvements, cost of delivery and repeatability.
• Build a database of assessments and findings over time to enable benchmarking, recurring diagnostics and future thought leadership.

What we offer

Dynamic Work Environment: Join an international team passionate about sports and education.