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Event Doctor (m/f/d)

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Job Offer

Become part of the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 Organising Committee (OC) team and help us to create an unforgettable FISU WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES.
 
SUMMER CUM LAUDE*
A summer with distinction.
 
In 2025, the world will come to the Rhine and Ruhr region to celebrate sport, science and culture. Up to 8,500 athletes and officials from around 150 nations will compete in 6 cities for 12 days - in 18 different sports. Standards are set here - where the densest university landscape in Europe meets the most sports clubs in Germany, in one exceptionally sport-loving region. 
 
In short:
The perfect place for the FISU WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES!
And the perfect place for you.
 
To strengthen our team, we are looking for the period from 13 to 27 July 2025 for a
 
Event Doctor (m/f/d)
 
In freelance work (fee-for-service contract) for the implementing company of the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU World University Games / Limited with a reason in kind from 13 to 27 July 2025
 
The position is located within the Medical Services department. As an Event Doctor (m/f/d), you are responsible for the medical care of the participating delegation members at the competition venues during the event. The exact date of deployment varies depending on the location and the type of sport.
 
We are hiring for the following locations and sports:
  • Berlin: diving, swimming, volleyball
  • Essen: tennis, archery, basketball, judo, fencing, taekwondo, table tennis, artistic gymnastics, rhythmic gymnastics
  • Duisburg: rowing, beach volleyball, water polo, basketball
  • Hagen: basketball
  • Bochum: athletics, 3x3 basketball, 3x3 wheelchair basketball
  • Mülheim: badminton

Following tasks are your main focus:

  • Medical care: As an event doctor, you are responsible for the medical care of the delegation members during the entire multisport event. This includes carrying out first aid measures, the professional treatment of sports injuries and diagnostics for targeted medical follow-up treatment.
  • Provision of emergency measures: You must be able to perform emergency procedures and respond effectively to medical emergencies such as specific sports injuries but also heart attacks, strokes, fainting or other acute medical problems.
  • Coordination with paramedics: You will work closely with paramedics and other medical professionals to ensure efficient and coordinated emergency care. This includes communicating and coordinating the referral of patients to hospitals or medical facilities.
  • Preventive measures: In addition to treating injuries, it is your job to take preventive measures to minimize injuries and health problems among athletes.
  • Documentation: You are responsible for the proper documentation of all medical interventions you perform, including injuries, treatments and referrals that take place during the event.

You bring the following skills & knowledge with you:

  • A valid license to practice as a doctor is required
  • Experience in emergency medicine or sports medicine
  • Experience in working with competitive and professional athletes
  • Experience with sport-specific injury patterns
  • Experience in the area of major sporting events
  • Experience in working with other medical professionals (doctors, physiotherapists, and medical service providers)
  • Specialization in orthopaedics, surgery and traumatology
  • Knowledge of English is necessary
  • Professional liability insurance covering the working period is required

Besides a unique team & great emotions, we offer:

  • A diverse & exciting job at the world's largest multi-sport event in 2025
  • Direct contact with participating professional athletes
  • Insights into the organization of a major sporting event
  • Tickets for the event for friends and family
  • Clothing and catering
 
The work is remunerated with a net hourly wage of EUR 35. Any travelling expenses incurred during the assignment will be reimbursed in accordance with the provisions of the North Rhine-Westphalia State Travel Expenses Act.
 
We are more than just an ordinary major sporting event. That's why we want you in your uniqueness, just as you are, with all your facets. With us, everyone can be who they want to be and who they are.   
 
We welcome all applications, regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity. Applications from people with disabilities will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified. As an implementing agency, we strive to specifically promote women for management positions. Therefore, women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Sounds good? 

Then we should get to know each other!
 
Please send us your application documents (CV, license to practice medicine & relevant qualification certificates) stating your earliest possible start date and your preferred city and sports by 30.11.2024 via our application tool. For organizational inquiries, you can reach us by email at careers@rhineruhr2025.com. For technical questions you can reach out to celina.schenk@rhineruhr2025.com.
 
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