Supervisor, Guests - VVIP/VIP Hotels, FIFA World Cup 26™ | Kansas City

At FIFA26, our vision is to unite the world through the greatest sporting event of all time. The FIFA World Cup 26™ will mark the first time that the tournament will feature 48 teams and be hosted by three countries: Canada, Mexico and the USA. This new format will redefine excellence, generating unique opportunities for greater participation and engagement among fans and players across North America and all over the world.

Now is your time to become a game changer and join the workforce that will plan and deliver this extraordinary and unforgettable experience.

Responsibilities

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VISION: Ability to perceive the organization's global environmental impact, anticipate decision consequences, grasp organizational missions, and formulate strategic plans. Reporting organizationally to the Client Services Guest Manager, the Supervisors, Guest – VVIP/VIP Hotel will be a key member of the FIFA26 Event Transport team, and work in close collaboration with the Guest Operations Team, Operational Services Team and other key individuals responsible for delivering Transport Operations. The Supervisor, Guest – VVIP/VIP Hotels is responsible for overseeing all transportation operations serving FIFA’s VVIP and VIP client groups at VVIP/VIP hotels during tournament time.

This position ensures flawless execution of guest transport services, including coordination of drivers, vehicles, and schedules; maintaining direct communication with client service teams and security; and ensuring on-time, secure, and seamless transport experiences for guests.

and oversights of the Supervisor, Guest – VVIP/VIP Hotels for the FIFA World Cup 26™ include: Manage all VVIP/VIP hotel transport operations, ensuring seamless coordination between the hotel load zones, shuttle services, and scheduled fleet movements. Lead a team of transport coordinators assigned to VVIP/VIP hotels. Schedule shifts, conduct daily briefings, monitor performance, and ensure high service standards.

Act as the primary point of contact for FIFA’s VVIP/VIP guests and their representatives on transport matters. Provide timely assistance, updates, and solutions to ensure exceptional client service. Liaise daily with the Client Services Manager, Security Liaison Officers (SLOs), Fleet Operations, and Hotel Logistics Teams to align on transport schedules, routes, and protocols.

Track VVIP/VIP vehicle movements in real time to ensure punctuality and security compliance. Respond promptly to operational issues, vehicle breakdowns, or delays, coordinating with Fleet and Bus Operations to resolve them. Oversee the setup and maintenance of hotel load zones, signage, and transport infrastructure throughout the tournament.

Maintain daily operational reports, incident logs, and escalate critical issues to the Client Services Guest Manager immediately.