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Company Description
The Saudi Climbing and Hiking Federation (SCHF) is the national governing body for climbing and hiking in Saudi Arabia. Founded in February 2018 under the Saudi Arabian Olympic and Paralympic Committee and Ministry of Sports, the Federation is dedicated to promoting and developing the sport in the region.

Role Description
The Events Operations Manager oversees the planning, execution, and optimization of all climbing operations under the Federation. This includes event management, training facility operations, athlete development programs operations, and international competition logistics. The role plays a vital part in ensuring operational excellence across both event and training domains — driving innovation, efficiency, and performance to position Saudi Arabia as a regional and global leader in climbing.

Responsibilities

• Event Operations
  • Develop innovative concepts and strategies for climbing events that captivate participants and audiences.
  • Plan, manage, and execute event timelines, budgets, and logistics for competitions, festivals, and initiatives.
  • Oversee risk management, safety compliance, and contingency planning for all events.
  • Lead and coordinate staff and volunteers for seamless event delivery.
  • Collaborate with marketing and sponsorship teams to promote events and secure partnerships.
  • Conduct post-event reviews and prepare reports to assess performance and improve future strategies.
• Training Operations
  • Manage day-to-day operations of the climbing training facility ensuring smooth scheduling and safety.
  • Oversee planning and execution of training sessions and athlete development camps.
  • Coordinate with coaches to ensure training aligns with performance goals.
• International Participation & Camps
  • Plan and manage logistics for national team participation in international competitions.
  • Organize local and international training camps ensuring all operational elements meet standards.
  • Act as a liaison between the Federation and international partners.
• General Operations & Performance
  • Oversee equipment inventory and maintenance.
  • Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for operational success.
  • Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, Event Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in sports operations or event management.
• Experience managing sport training facilities or athlete programs is an advantage.

Skills

• Fluency in English and Arabic.
• Expertise in event and facility operations.
• Strong project management and logistics planning skills.
• Proficiency in event management software.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Leadership and teamwork orientation.
• Innovative and solutions-driven mindset.
• Adaptability and crisis management capability.