Description

Dominated by its two emblematic castles, Valère and Tourbillon, the City of Sion captivates with its dynamism, privileged climate, and quality of life. Its Sports, Youth and Leisure Department works daily to develop a rich, accessible, and innovative sports and leisure offer. In close collaboration with associations, sports clubs, and numerous partners, it helps to bring sport and leisure to life for the benefit of the entire population. At the heart of this dynamic, we are looking for an organised, proactive person with an excellent sense of coordination, eager to actively contribute to the development of the City’s sports activities.

Want to join us? The City of Sion is advertising a position for

Administrative Manager and Project Officer M/F

80-100% workload

within the Sports, Youth and Leisure Department.

Your tasks

In close collaboration with the head of department, you contribute to the smooth running and development of the sports sector. In this capacity, you will notably be required to:

• participate in the administrative, financial and organisational management of the sports sector;
• prepare the budget, monitor accounts and contribute to the annual management report;
• analyse subsidy applications and sports projects, prepare decision-making files and conduct necessary research;
• coordinate the sector’s communication (media, digital networks, website, promotional materials, relations with partners and personalities);
• lead the organisation of the Sion Sports and Youth Evening and contribute to the management of cross-cutting projects;
• ensure the drafting of minutes and actively participate in various working groups;
• represent the department with partners and, by delegation, assume certain responsibilities of the head of department in their absence.

Your profile

• hold a Bachelor’s degree from a University of Applied Sciences in economics or tourism, a diploma from a hotel school, or equivalent experience;
• have several years of experience in the field of sport or project management;
• possess excellent organisational, writing and analytical skills;
• be proficient with main office software and comfortable with digital tools;
• be a native French speaker and have good knowledge of German or English;
• demonstrate autonomy, initiative and an excellent sense of organisation;
• enjoy teamwork and maintain constructive relationships with a variety of interlocutors;
• show a strong sense of institutions and public service, responsibility and discretion;
• have an excellent sense of priorities and manage several files effectively in parallel;
• be willing to work occasionally in the evening or at weekends during sporting events;
• hold a driving licence.

We offer

• a varied, strategic and meaningful role at the heart of the City’s sports policy;
• a dynamic working environment encouraging initiatives, projects and collaborations;
• a key position offering a wide variety of activities, combining management, coordination, communication and project leadership;
• attractive working conditions as well as quality social benefits, in accordance with the municipal staff regulations;
• the opportunity to contribute concretely to the promotion of sport and youth in Sion.

Salary

According to the City of Sion staff regulations and the Municipality’s salary scale.

Information regarding the job description and salary can be obtained from Mr Blaise Crittin, head of the Sports, Youth and Leisure Department, tel. 027 324 12 61.

Applications, including CV, cover letter, diplomas, references and certificates, must be submitted online via our recruitment platform accessible on our website https://www.sion.ch/offres-emploi, until 19 July 2026.

Starting date: to be agreed.

Any application submitted after the deadline will be rejected.