Subject Matter Experts(SMEs) Sports Sector

Arbete Careers; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent company in the sports industry in Saudi Arabia is seeking experienced Subject Matter Experts to enhance their overall athlete performance strategies. Candidates should excel in developing planning for national sports organizations, integrating scientific methods with high performance training, and ensuring success at international competitions. The role involves significant collaboration with various stakeholders and demands an extensive background in sports planning and development.

Qualifications

• Expertise in developing and implementing high performance strategies.
• Deep understanding of sports science, medicine, and performance analysis.
• Experience with talent identification and athlete development models.

Responsibilities

• Conduct performance analyses and benchmarking studies.
• Develop business plans for podium potential sports.
• Integrate high performance support services into training plans.

Skills

High Performance Sports Planning

Athlete Development

Coaching Education

Strategic Planning

Data Analytics

Performance Analysis

Job description

Subject Matter Experts(SMEs) Sports Sector

About the job Subject Matter Experts(SMEs) Sports Sector

One of our clients in the Sports Industry, in Saudi Arabia, is hiringfor highly experienced and qualified Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in the sports sector.

• Sports targeting:
  • Equestrian
  • Judo
  • Jujitsu
  • Athletics
  • Para-athletics
  • Karate
  • Taekwondo
  • Fencing
  • Shooting
  • Swimming
  • Weightlifting

Notice Period: Immediate joiners or a maximum one-month notice period.

Applicants are requested to apply with their updated resumes and then click the following link to update their details to speed up the process of recruitment.

1. Technical Expertise in High Performance Sports Planning

• Proven experience in developing and implementing high performancestrategies for national sports organizations.
• Knowledge of best practices and success models from leading sportsnations, such as the UK, Australia, and the USA.
• Experience with models such as the FTEM (Foundation, Talent, Elite,Mastery) and WITTW (What It Takes to Win) to guide long-term athletedevelopment and performance optimization.
• Experience in forecasting and achieving Olympic, Asian and internationalcompetition success.

2. Athlete Development and Pathway Management

• Expertise in designing and managing athlete development pathways fromgrassroots to elite levels, using frameworks like FTEM to ensure structuredprogression.
• Knowledge of talent identification, progression metrics, and holistic athletesupport programs.
• Experience in implementing Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD)models.

3. High Performance Support Systems

• Deep understanding of sports science, medicine, nutrition, andperformance analysis.
• Ability to integrate scientific and medical support into athlete training andcompetition strategies.
• Experience with the latest sports technology and data analytics tools toenhance performance.

4. Coaching and Technical Leadership

• Extensive experience in coaching education and professional development.
• Proven track record of working with elite coaches and technical directors.
• Ability to enhance coaching methodologies and improve athleteperformance outcomes.

5. Strategic and Operational Planning

• Strong background in strategic planning and execution within a highperformance sports context.
• Ability to develop comprehensive business plans, including resourceallocation, budgeting, and KPI setting.
• Experience in managing large-scale sports projects and leading cross-functional teams.

6. International Competition Strategy

• Expertise in developing competition strategies that optimize performancein high-stakes environments.
• Knowledge of international competition schedules, qualification processes,and strategic planning for major events.
• Experience in preparing teams and athletes for Olympic and WorldChampionship events.

7. Funding and Resource Translation

• Proven ability to translate performance observations and strategic needsinto clear funding requirements.
• Experience in preparing detailed budget proposals and justifications basedon strategic plans and performance data.
• Knowledge of securing and managing funding from government sources,private sponsorships, and other funding bodies.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive performance analyses and benchmarking studies usingthe WITTW model.
• Develop detailed business plans for each of the 12 podium potential sports,integrating FTEM components.
• Design athlete development frameworks and support systems.
• Integrate high performance support services into training and competition plans.
• Collaborate with SOPC, national federations, and other stakeholders.
• Provide ongoing monitoring, evaluation, and iterative improvements to ensurealignment with strategic goals.

Note: We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted.