Event Operations Lead, Sports Services

Global Sports Jobs Limited; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Olympic/Paralympic impact

Collaborative team

Ground-up project ownership

Visible impact on LA legacy

Job summary

LA28 in Downtown Los Angeles is seeking a dedicated events operations lead to coordinate sport services for major international federations. You will oversee venue-based operations, manage staff and volunteers, and ensure seamless delivery of services for athletes and officials at a landmark Olympic/Paralympic event.

The role requires expertise in event management, federation collaboration and hands-on leadership, with on-site presence in LA and flexibility for peak periods.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in international sporting events.
• Experience collaborating with National and International Federations and understanding their structure during events.
• Knowledge of operational elements required for organising major international sports events.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate cross-functionally and lead the development, optimisation and delivery of venue-based Event Operations plans.
• Act as the dedicated sport contact for services matters with the International Federations across cycling, athletics and triathlon disciplines.
• Coordinate team and administrative operations, monitoring and sharing databases, planning schedules and team meetings.
• Advocate for and coordinate services for all sport stakeholders, including athletes, officials, federation staff and guests.
• Manage a team of full-time employees, including scheduling, task delegation, training and on-site management.
• Manage sport-specific volunteers across recruitment, retention, training, scheduling, recognition and task delegation.

Skills

Event management

Federation liaison

Operations planning

Team leadership

English proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

LA28 in Downtown Los Angeles is seeking a dedicated events operations lead to coordinate sport services for major international federations. You will oversee venue-based operations, manage staff and volunteers, and ensure seamless delivery of services for athletes and officials at a landmark Olympic/Paralympic event.

The role requires expertise in event management, federation collaboration and hands-on leadership, with on-site presence in LA and flexibility for peak periods.