Sports Programs Lead: Events & Community Activation

Qatar Foundation; Qatar; On-site; QAR 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Qatar Foundation is seeking a Sports Programming Coordinator to support planning, scheduling, and delivering weekly and seasonal sports programs for mainstream, youth, and ladies-only categories. You will coordinate facilities, equipment, staffing, registrations, and logistics to ensure smooth operations.

The role requires 2–5 years in sports program delivery, a relevant degree, strong communication and teamwork, and proficiency with MS Office and ERP/event tools.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Strong understanding of sports programming, logistics, and operational planning.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; Arabic proficiency is an advantage.
• Proficiency in MS Office with familiarity in ERP systems or event management tools.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, scheduling, and implementation of weekly and seasonal sports programs, leagues, classes, and competitions.
• 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 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 marketing materials comply with QF brand guidelines and promote participation.
• Oversee participant registration and payment processes via the EC App with no-cash policy adherence.
• Monitor and verify financial transactions and program revenues with proper documentation and compliance.
• Support annual budgeting, procurement, and supplier payments with Finance and Programming teams.
• Maintain documentation and performance records; prepare reports and presentations for decision-making.
• Provide reporting for mainstream and ladies-only initiatives and post-event evaluations.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Teamwork

MS Office

ERP systems familiarity

Education

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

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

Qatar Foundation is seeking a Sports Programming Coordinator to support planning, scheduling, and delivering weekly and seasonal sports programs for mainstream, youth, and ladies-only categories. You will coordinate facilities, equipment, staffing, registrations, and logistics to ensure smooth operations.

The role requires 2–5 years in sports program delivery, a relevant degree, strong communication and teamwork, and proficiency with MS Office and ERP/event tools.