Ironman France Based In Nice Assistant Project Coordinator Internship

Assistant Project Coordinator - Internship (m/f/d)

About The IRONMAN Group

At The IRONMAN Group, our purpose is clear: to inspire people to unlock their greatest potential through sport, pushing beyond limits to become the fullest expression of human achievement. Through our BE ICONIC vision, we are building the most loved brands, producing the world’s most inspiring events, and fostering deeply engaged communities that change lives. By 2028, we aim to empower over a million athletes to cross a finish line each year and inspire a billion people worldwide through the power of the human spirit.

As part of our team, you’ll join a high-performance, caring culture where innovation thrives, communities are uplifted, and every achievement, big or small, is celebrated. You’ll help shape experiences that fill hearts, consume minds, and enrich souls. This is more than a job. It’s a chance to be part of a global movement, to lead from the front, and to leave a legacy. Together, we create moments that last a lifetime.

The IRONMAN Group is the world's largest operator of mass participation sports, delivering over 200+ events a year across 55+ countries thanks to a passionate global team.

Location: IRONMAN France in Nice

Position: Assistant Project Coordinator - Internship (m/f/d)

Internship period: April – September 2026

Working with the operational Volunteers team, you will participate in recruiting the volunteers, as well as planning and carrying out operational tasks related to events organized by the IRONMAN France company in the South West EMEA region. During your internship, you will travel to six events (all except IRONMAN Tours Métropole and IRONMAN Les Sables d'Olonne Vendée).

What You’ll Be Doing

Step into a role where no two days are the same, and your impact is felt far beyond your desk.

Before the event, you will:

• Help define the various human resource needs for the event.
• Assist with the recruitment, management, and retention of approximately 1,000 volunteers per race.
• Strengthen the volunteer database (clubs/associations or individual volunteers).
• Prospect and promote events.
• Assist with assigning positions and drafting job descriptions.
• Assist with organizing and planning volunteer/team leader meetings on site.
• Create editorial and visual content.
• Create and send newsletters.
• Manage website and social media accounts.

During the event, you will:

• Participation in setting up and managing a dedicated volunteer area.
• Assistance with coordinating and briefing teams on site.
• Ensuring an impeccable level of hospitality and information for volunteers.
• Management of accreditations, allowances, and catering for volunteers.

What You Bring to the Team

We’re looking for someone who doesn’t just tick boxes, but thrives in our fast-paced, global environment. Ideally, you have:

• Good knowledge of the non-profit sector.
• Understanding of the overall implementation of a Volunteer Program and its operational requirements.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good interpersonal, communication, and listening skills.
• Interpersonal skills
• Unifying, positive spirit.
• Open-mindedness, empathy.
• Ability to work under pressure during major events.
• Ability to carry out operational tasks in the field (setting up and dismantling areas).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Work required in the evenings and on weekends during events.
• Fluency in French and English is mandatory.
• On-site presence is mandatory.
• Previous experience in the events industry (in volunteer program management) would be a plus.

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

At The IRONMAN Group, we’re not just building careers — we’re building lifestyles driven by passion, performance, and purpose.

• A culture you can feel – Step into an open, modern, and friendly environment where teamwork crosses borders and cultures and ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE.
• A proactive work environment – Opportunity to be creative in your work and the possibility to develop your own ideas and concepts.
• Learning opportunity – A fast and progressive development of skills, with the opportunity to take on operational responsibilities during events.

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