Ironman France Based In Nice Project Coordinator Volunteers Freelance

Project Coordinator - Volunteers (m/f/d)

Freelance contract, April – September 2026

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.

For our IRONMAN France in Nice, we are seeking a highly motivated individual for the position of Project Coordinator - Volunteers (m/f/d).

Working with the operational team of Volunteers, you will be in charge of 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. You will participate in six events (all except IRONMAN & IRONMAN 70.3 Nice and IRONMAN & IRONMAN 3 Vichy).

What You’ll Be Doing

Before the event, you will:

• Coordination (Lead) for IRONMAN 70.3 Les Sables d’Olonne Vendée and 5i50 & IRONMAN 70.3 Knokke-Heist, Belgium
• Define the various HR requirements for the event
• Recruitment, management, and creation loyalty of around 1000 volunteers/race.
• Strengthen the volunteer database (clubs / associations or individual volunteers).
• Prospection and promotion of events.
• Ordering and managing volunteer equipment.
• Assign positions and draw up job descriptions.
• Organization and planning of on-site volunteer/team leader gatherings.
• Creation of editorial and visual content.
• Create and send newsletters.
• Website and social network management.
• Answering email and phone calls from volunteers.

During the event, you will:

• Set-up and management of a volunteer area.
• Coordination and briefing of teams on site.
• Ensure an impeccable level of welcome and information for volunteers.
• Manage volunteer accreditations, equipment, and catering.
• Management of last-minute charges/needs.

What You Bring to the Team

• Good knowledge of the associative environment.
• Successful experience(s) in the events sector (in the management of a Volunteer Program would be a plus).
• Understanding of the overall implementation of a Volunteer Program and its operational requirements.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Interpersonal skills, good listening skills.
• Positive, unifying spirit, productivity, and responsiveness.
• Open-mindedness, empathy.
• Resistance to the pressure of mass events.
• Ability to carry out operational tasks in the field (setting up and dismantling areas).
• Proficiency in Office Suite.
• Work required during event periods of evening and weekend.
• Fluency in English required.

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

• 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.
• The world is your office – Travel the globe while contributing to world-class events and thrilling international projects.

We are looking forward to receiving your application until March 20th, 2026.

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