XC Team Manager About the Role
As XC Team Manager, you are the central point of contact for all operational aspects of the Cross鈥慍ountry (XC) racing program across the World Cup MTB circuit. You oversee day鈥憈o鈥慸ay team operations, ensure seamless race鈥憌eek execution, and enable high鈥憄erformance environments for athletes and staff.
Working closely with the Team General Manager (GM), Coaching Performance and Culture Lead, and a broad set of internal and external partners, you translate the team鈥檚 sport strategy into operational excellence. Your role is critical in aligning logistics, performance support, and communication to ensure the team performs at the highest level on and off the race course.
How You鈥檒l Make a Difference
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Serve as the primary point of contact for all XC team operations, ensuring smooth day鈥憈o鈥慸ay functioning of the team.
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Establish and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and a clear team communication structure.
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Liaise with race promoters, event organizers, the UCI, and WBD to manage team registrations, race entries, and compliance across the XC World Cup circuit.
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Execute the team鈥檚 sport strategy in close alignment with the Team GM and Coaching Performance Lead.
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Consult with the Team GM and Coaching Performance and Culture Lead on athlete recruitment, contract decisions, and the development of emerging talent.
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Collaborate with the travel agency to plan race schedules across the season and Olympic cycle, including detailed race鈥憌eek and race鈥慸ay itineraries.
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Ensure seamless integration of logistics and performance by aligning daily race鈥憌eek schedules with the Coaching and Performance Lead.
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Coordinate closely with athletes and the coaching performance organization to support the execution of training programs aligned with team objectives.
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Build and coordinate the operational structure that enables athlete performance, as defined by the Coaching Performance and Culture Lead.
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Lead operational coordination for the full performance support team, including coaches, mechanics, physiotherapists, nutritionists, and other specialists, ensuring comprehensive rider care.
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Consult with technical race staff on course conditions, tire and equipment selection, and weather鈥憆elated considerations to support race鈥慸ay decision鈥憁aking.
What You鈥檒l Need to Win
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Proven experience in team management, operations, or logistics within elite sports, cycling, or high鈥憄erformance environments.
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Strong understanding of international race operations, competition calendars, and governing bodies (e.g. UCI).
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Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage complex schedules and multiple stakeholders under pressure.
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Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to align diverse teams around shared goals.
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Experience working closely with athletes, coaches, and multidisciplinary performance teams.
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Ability to translate strategic direction into structured, executable operational plans.
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High attention to detail, reliability, and a proactive, solutions鈥憃riented mindset.
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Willingness to travel extensively as required by the World Cup and Olympic racing calendar.
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Passion for XC mountain bike racing and a commitment to creating a world鈥慶lass performance environment.