Specialist in Swimming Technology and Diagnostics

Bundesamt für Sport BASPO; Tenero; Vor Ort; CHF 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Public sector job

Health programs

Zusammenfassung

Bundesamt für Sport BASPO in Tenero seeks a technical specialist to develop diagnostic services for aquatic sports, including swimming and water polo, combining sport technology with data analytics.

The role emphasizes calibration of measurement systems, data management, and collaboration with federations and research institutions. On-site work supports athletes and coaches in a high-performance environment.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in sports tech, data science, engineering, or CS with a sports focus.
• Strong diagnostics, data analysis, visualization, and interpretation skills.
• Proficiency with video analysis and force-measurement systems.

Aufgaben

• Conduct performance diagnostics for aquatic sports using video analysis and force measurement systems.
• Maintain and calibrate technical equipment (video, force, sensors).
• Support on-site testing procedures and communicate with athletes and coaches.

Kenntnisse

Diagnostics expertise

Data analysis

Visualization

Python

MATLAB

R

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in sports technology, data science, engineering, or computer science with a sports focus

Tools

Video analysis systems

Force measurement sensors

Sensor technology

Measurement chains

Jobbeschreibung

Tenero | 100-100%

This is how you can contribute

• Conduct performance diagnostics for swimming and other aquatic sports: manage and apply video analysis and force measurement systems (particularly in swimming, but also in diving, water polo, and artistic swimming); develop and implement standardized test protocols and progress assessments
• Maintain technical equipment: Prepare and operate the swim channel, video analysis, and force measurement systems; check, calibrate, and evaluate measurement systems; provide first-level support
• Support training activities: Offer, conduct, and evaluate testing procedures on-site; communicate with athletes and coaches
• Ensure data management and data protection: Process, structure, and store personal, performance, video, and research data in compliance with legal requirements
• Collaborate across disciplines: Serve as an interface between national and international federations as well as sports science institutions

This makes you unique

• Bachelor’s degree in sports technology, data science, engineering, or computer science with a sports focus and a strong affinity for competitive swimming. Expertise in diagnostics, data analysis, visualization, and data interpretation
• Proficiency with technical equipment: video analysis systems, as well as an understanding of force measurement, sensor technology, and measurement chains; programming skills (e.g., Python, MATLAB, R)
• Strong service orientation, good communication skills, and a passion for interdisciplinary collaboration
• High degree of independence and initiative, solution-oriented approach, analytical thinking, and a precise work style
• Active knowledge of two official languages—Italian is a plus—as well as good English skills

In a nutshell

At the modern aquatic sports center in Tenero, you will develop diagnostic services for aquatic sports (swimming, water polo, diving, artistic swimming), combining sports technology, technical facility expertise, performance diagnostics, and applied research.

Our benefits

• Working for Switzerland We are committed to the successful Swiss model and work for the public good.
• Embracing diversity Thanks to equal opportunities, we draw on our expertise and contribute different perspectives.
• Staying healthy at work We support and advise our employees in the area of physical and mental health.

Promoting sport and exercise in Switzerland

The Federal Office of Sport (FOSPO) promotes sport and its values - for all age groups and levels of performance. FOSPO combines sports policy, sports promotion and training: this includes the largest Swiss sports promotion programme, Youth+Sport, and the training centres in Magglingen and Tenero. The Swiss Federal Institute of Sport Magglingen (SFISM) is the only Swiss university dedicated to training, development, research and services in the field of sport.

Questions about the position

Dennis Born [phone]

Questions about applying

Oscar Tavoletta [phone]