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Sports Events Manager
2025-03-27T17:55:06+00:00
Sports Leaders Institute of Zambia
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FULL_TIME
 
Lusaka
Lusaka
10101
Zambia
Hospitality, and Tourism
Management
UGX
 
MONTH
2025-03-30T17:00:00+00:00
 
Uganda
8

Planning and Execution of a Sports event

Job Summary

The Sports Events Manager will oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of sports-related events, ensuring they run smoothly, meet objectives, and exceed expectations. This role requires a blend of project management, leadership, and a deep understanding of the sports industry. You’ll collaborate with vendors, sponsors, staff, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality events on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

  • Event Planning: Design and develop event concepts, schedules, and timelines for sports tournaments, leagues, exhibitions, or special events.
  • Logistics Coordination: Manage venue selection, permits, equipment rentals, transportation, and other operational needs.
  • Budget Management: Create and monitor event budgets, negotiate contracts with vendors, and ensure cost-effective execution.
  • Team Leadership: Supervise event staff, volunteers, and contractors, providing clear direction and support to ensure seamless operations.
  • Stakeholder Communication: Liaise with sponsors, athletes, coaches, media, and community partners to align goals and promote events.
  • Marketing & Promotion: Collaborate with marketing teams to develop promotional strategies, including social media campaigns, press releases, and ticket sales initiatives.
  • Risk Management: Identify potential challenges (e.g., weather, safety concerns) and implement contingency plans to mitigate risks.
  • Post-Event Analysis: Evaluate event success through attendee feedback, financial performance, and team debriefs, providing reports to senior management.
  • Compliance: Ensure all events adhere to local regulations, safety standards, and governing body rules (e.g., NCAA, FIFA, etc., as applicable).

Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, Event Planning, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years in event management, preferably within the sports industry.
  • Skills:
    • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
    • Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
    • Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Asana, Trello, or similar).
    • Knowledge of sports operations, rules, and fan engagement strategies.
    • Budgeting and financial acumen.
Event Planning: Design and develop event concepts, schedules, and timelines for sports tournaments, leagues, exhibitions, or special events. Logistics Coordination: Manage venue selection, permits, equipment rentals, transportation, and other operational needs. Budget Management: Create and monitor event budgets, negotiate contracts with vendors, and ensure cost-effective execution. Team Leadership: Supervise event staff, volunteers, and contractors, providing clear direction and support to ensure seamless operations. Stakeholder Communication: Liaise with sponsors, athletes, coaches, media, and community partners to align goals and promote events. Marketing & Promotion: Collaborate with marketing teams to develop promotional strategies, including social media campaigns, press releases, and ticket sales initiatives. Risk Management: Identify potential challenges (e.g., weather, safety concerns) and implement contingency plans to mitigate risks. Post-Event Analysis: Evaluate event success through attendee feedback, financial performance, and team debriefs, providing reports to senior management. Compliance: Ensure all events adhere to local regulations, safety standards, and governing body rules (e.g., NCAA, FIFA, etc., as applicable).
Strong organizational and multitasking abilities. Excellent communication and negotiation skills. Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Asana, Trello, or similar). Knowledge of sports operations, rules, and fan engagement strategies. Budgeting and financial acumen.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, Event Planning, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience). Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years in event management, preferably within the sports industry.
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Vacancy title:
Sports Events Manager

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Hospitality, and Tourism, Category: Management]

Jobs at:
Sports Leaders Institute of Zambia

Deadline of this Job:
Sunday, March 30 2025

Duty Station:
Lusaka | Lusaka | Uganda

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, March 27 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Planning and Execution of a Sports event

Job Summary

The Sports Events Manager will oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of sports-related events, ensuring they run smoothly, meet objectives, and exceed expectations. This role requires a blend of project management, leadership, and a deep understanding of the sports industry. You’ll collaborate with vendors, sponsors, staff, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality events on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

  • Event Planning: Design and develop event concepts, schedules, and timelines for sports tournaments, leagues, exhibitions, or special events.
  • Logistics Coordination: Manage venue selection, permits, equipment rentals, transportation, and other operational needs.
  • Budget Management: Create and monitor event budgets, negotiate contracts with vendors, and ensure cost-effective execution.
  • Team Leadership: Supervise event staff, volunteers, and contractors, providing clear direction and support to ensure seamless operations.
  • Stakeholder Communication: Liaise with sponsors, athletes, coaches, media, and community partners to align goals and promote events.
  • Marketing & Promotion: Collaborate with marketing teams to develop promotional strategies, including social media campaigns, press releases, and ticket sales initiatives.
  • Risk Management: Identify potential challenges (e.g., weather, safety concerns) and implement contingency plans to mitigate risks.
  • Post-Event Analysis: Evaluate event success through attendee feedback, financial performance, and team debriefs, providing reports to senior management.
  • Compliance: Ensure all events adhere to local regulations, safety standards, and governing body rules (e.g., NCAA, FIFA, etc., as applicable).

Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, Event Planning, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years in event management, preferably within the sports industry.
  • Skills:
    • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
    • Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
    • Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Asana, Trello, or similar).
    • Knowledge of sports operations, rules, and fan engagement strategies.
    • Budgeting and financial acumen.

 

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Hospitality/ Chef/ Cook jobs in Zambia
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Sunday, March 30 2025
Duty Station: Lusaka
Posted: 27-03-2025
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 27-03-2025
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 27-03-2066
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