Job Description

Reporting organisationally to the Manager, Access Management Briefing & Reporting, the Coordinator, Access Management Briefing & Reporting will be a key member of the FIFA26 Access Management team.  They will be responsible for providing a range of tools and reports to assist in the planning of the FWC2026 at all stadiums.  Such tools and reports will include:

• Conducting crowd modelling simulations.
• Utilising existing and previous event data to identify arrival patterns of spectators and accredited personnel at the stadiums, based on client groups and stadium capacities. 
• Updating plans and identifying issues as stadium overlay plans are adjusted. 
• Creating usable reports for HQ, management and identified stake holders pertaining to the movement of spectators and staff during the tournament period. 

Through close coordination with the Manager, Access Management Briefing & Reporting, they help ensure that the operations relating to the movements of persons holding an access device into and within the stadiums meet the requirements and provide efficient, safe, and well-planned ingress, circulation & egress. 

The Coordinator, Access Management Briefing & Reporting will support the Manager, in conducting data deep dives, and research as necessary.   

The Coordinator, Access Management Briefing & Reporting will be an active member of the Access Management (ACS) team throughout the planning phases and the tournament period. 

THE POSITION

The main responsibilities of the Coordinator, Access Management Briefing & Reporting for the FIFA World Cup 26™ include:  

• Support in the selection, management and training of the crowd modelling system.  
• Assist in training on crowd dynamics to stake holders as required.
• Develop training materials for ACS staff, safety & security staff and volunteers. 
• Facilitate the planning and mapping of client group flows as they arrive at the stadium, enter through the security perimeter, and circulate around the stadium.  
• Aid in ensuring all client group flows, paths of travel, entrances and exits planned for people with disabilities and/or limited mobility meet FIFA and related local Accessibility standards and requirements.
• Collect data for intelligence formulated reports as required to assist in the safe planning of this tournament.
• Liaise with other key functional areas on crowd dynamics and impact. 

YOUR PROFILE

• Bachelor’s degree or similar level of higher education in IT & Systems, Sport Venue Management, Safety and Security or similar. 
• Qualifications in Crowd modelling and simulation.  
• If experience is compensating, lower degree is welcome to apply.
• Football (soccer) crowd dynamics knowledge.
• FIFA access management knowledge is a plus. 
• Effective interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Good judgement, superb integrity, maturity, and fairness in dealing with people.
• Minimum experience of 2 years in the sport event industry, preferably within access management, crowd safety, crowd modelling, safety and security or venue management. Experience within FIFA is an advantage.
• Single-sport, multi-venue event experience.
• Demonstratable ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and under pressure.
• Fluent in English. 
• French and Spanish an advantage.
• Crowd simulation systems. 
• Proficient in MS Office (particularly Excel and Power BI), planning software and online collaboration tools.

About FWC2026

The FIFA World Cup 26™ will mark the first time that the tournament features 48 teams and will be hosted by three countries: Canada, Mexico, and the United States.

This new format redefines excellence, generating unique opportunities for greater participation and engagement from fans and players in North America and all over the world. Now is your time to be a game changer and join the workforce that is planning and delivering this unique and unforgettable experience.

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