RESCUE SPECIALIST
FEDERATION INTERNATIONALE DE L'AUTOMOBILE
Publication date:
08 October 2024Workload:
100%Contract type:
Unlimited employment- Place of work:Würenlingen
Job summary
Join the FIA in Geneva as a Rescue Specialist! Enhance rescue protocols globally.
Tasks
- Oversee research to improve rescue procedures and equipment.
- Support FIA World Championship rescue and medical teams.
- Develop best practice guidelines for medical interventions.
Skills
- 5+ years leading rescue teams in emergency or motorsport.
- Strong communication skills, drafting training content.
- Operational experience with a sporting federation.
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RESCUE SPECIALIST (Geneva - Switzerland)
Reporting to the Head of Operational Safety, you will leverage your expertise to enhance rescue protocols and procedures, ensuring best practices are implemented across all FIA-sanctioned events worldwide.
MISSIONS AND RESPONSABILITIES:
- Oversee research projects aimed at improving operational safety, including rescue protocols, procedures, and equipment, in collaboration with the FIA Research Group, external agencies, and industry partners
- Actively participate in accident investigations
- Provide operational support to FIA World Championship rescue and medical teams regarding procedures, training, and equipment procurement
- Collaborate with FIA Official Suppliers to develop and improve rescue and medical equipment
- Develop and disseminate best practice guidelines and other communication materials related to medical intervention in race conditions
- Provide administrative support to the FIA Medical Commission, including the organization of medical seminars and workshops worldwide
- Draft and update regulations to enhance the medical and rescue aspects of the Sporting Regulations and the Appendices of the International Sporting Code
- Participate in meetings of relevant FIA Commissions and working groups
PROFILE:
- Minimum of 5 years leading and managing rescue teams in an emergency response, fire & rescue, or motorsport environment
- Ability to track project milestones and ensure objectives are met
- A background in business management or health sciences is a plus
- Operational experience with an ASN (National Sporting Authority) or a sporting federation is a must
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities, including developing training content and drafting medical and regulatory document
- Fluency in English is essential, additional European languages are a plus
- Willingness to travel up to five times per year for up to four days per trip
Deadline to apply: 16 March 2025
The FIA is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates.
