100000007145.Sports Programming Coordinator

Qatar Foundation International; Doha; On-site; QAR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Qatar Foundation International seeks a Sports Programming Coordinator to plan, schedule, and run weekly and seasonal sports programs for diverse groups, including youth and ladies-only categories.

You will coordinate facilities, equipment, staffing, and registrations, while ensuring compliance with QF guidelines and no-cash payment flows. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in sports management or related field.
• Experience in sports program delivery or event coordination.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Arabic proficiency is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, scheduling, and implementation of weekly and seasonal sports programs, leagues, classes, and competitions for mainstream, youth, and ladies-only categories.
• Coordinate facilities, venues, equipment, and staffing requirements, ensuring allocations and bookings are secured in advance.
• Organize and manage event logistics including registrations, facility setup, medical coverage, staffing coordination, and supplier arrangements.
• Implement program policies, operational procedures, and evaluation tools aligned with Qatar Foundation guidelines.
• Monitor day-to-day program operations, resolving scheduling or operational issues and escalating risks when necessary.
• Submit and track operational service requests through ERP, Marafiq, and the EC App to support program needs.
• Collaborate with communications teams to roll out promotional campaigns across digital and physical platforms.
• Ensure all marketing materials comply with QF brand guidelines and effectively promote participation.
• Oversee participant registration and payment processes via the EC App, ensuring accuracy, compliance with QF’s no-cash policy, and a smooth customer experience.
• Monitor and verify financial transactions and program revenues, ensuring proper documentation, transparency, and compliance with QF financial policies.
• Support annual budgeting, procurement, and supplier payments in collaboration with Finance and Programming teams.
• Maintain documentation and performance records; prepare reports and presentations to communicate outcomes and support strategic decision-making.
• Provide dedicated reporting for specialized categories, including mainstream and ladies-only initiatives.
• Support post-event evaluations and community outreach efforts to inform program improvements and increase participation.
• Assist in mobilizing volunteers and participants to support the execution of community programs and activations.
• Ensure adherence to safety and risk management protocols, safeguarding participant welfare and escalating safety concerns promptly.
• Provide front-line support during events and activations, enhancing participant experience and ensuring smooth delivery of activities.
• Perform other reasonable tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Sports program management

Event coordination

Logistics planning

Budgeting

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Diploma in Sports Management or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Facility booking platforms

Event management software

Job description

100000007145.Sports Programming Coordinator

Qatar

Job Description

Key Result Areas:

Support the planning, scheduling, and implementation of weekly and seasonal sports programs, leagues, classes, and competitions for mainstream, youth, and ladies-only categories.

Coordinate facilities, venues, equipment, and staffing requirements, ensuring allocations and bookings are secured in advance.

Organize and manage event logistics including registrations, facility setup, medical coverage, staffing coordination, and supplier arrangements.

Implement program policies, operational procedures, and evaluation tools aligned with Qatar Foundation guidelines.

Monitor day-to-day program operations, resolving scheduling or operational issues and escalating risks when necessary.

Submit and track operational service requests through ERP, Marafiq, and the EC App to support program needs.

Collaborate with communications teams to roll out promotional campaigns across digital and physical platforms.

Ensure all marketing materials comply with QF brand guidelines and effectively promote participation.

Oversee participant registration and payment processes via the EC App, ensuring accuracy, compliance with QF’s no-cash policy, and a smooth customer experience.

Monitor and verify financial transactions and program revenues, ensuring proper documentation, transparency, and compliance with QF financial policies.

Support annual budgeting, procurement, and supplier payments in collaboration with Finance and Programming teams.

Maintain documentation and performance records; prepare reports and presentations to communicate outcomes and support strategic decision-making.

Provide dedicated reporting for specialized categories, including mainstream and ladies-only initiatives.

Support post-event evaluations and community outreach efforts to inform program improvements and increase participation.

Assist in mobilizing volunteers and participants to support the execution of community programs and activations.

Ensure adherence to safety and risk management protocols, safeguarding participant welfare and escalating safety concerns promptly.

Provide front-line support during events and activations, enhancing participant experience and ensuring smooth delivery of activities.

• Perform other reasonable tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Sports Management, Recreation, Physical Education, Event Management, or a related field.

2–5 years in sports program delivery, community activation, or event coordination within large organizations, with demonstrated ability to plan, manage logistics, and coordinate multi-sport activities (youth and ladies-only experience preferred).

Strong understanding of sports programming, logistics, and operational planning in dynamic, multi-activity environments.

Excellent verbal and written communication, report writing, and presentation skills; Arabic proficiency is an advantage.

Strong coordination, customer service, and teamwork abilities, with attention to detail and capacity to manage multiple deadlines.\\

Proficiency in MS Office applications, with familiarity in ERP systems, facility booking platforms, or event management tools.