Competition Supervisor

Job description / Role

Competition Supervisor (2 Openings)

• Supervises developing the planning and scheduling of allocated sport.
• Ensures that officials, presenters and score keepers are aligned to sports timetable and prepared for the event.
• Trains and onboards volunteers provided to the allocated sport.
• Supervises, and participates in the set-up, and take-down of sports, and special events and ceremonies
• Liaisons with public safety, emergency responders, facility staff, event organizers, and custodial staff to ensure effective and professional event management
• Controls and manages inventory materials related to the competitions
• Prepares all necessary site materials and venues for efficient, safe, and service oriented competitions
• Attends all regularly scheduled meetings for the best supervising advices.
• Sets, communicates and maintains timelines and priorities on every competition
• Provides leadership, motivation, direction and support to junior teams
• Any other duties might be assigned to this role

Internal and External Relations:
• Competition zones management
• Event partners and service providers
• Athletes and participants

Requirements

Education and Certifications
• Bachelor’s degree or higher Diploma from a reputable university in Business Administration, Health and Physical Education, Sports & Exercises fields.

Languages:
• Fluency in English is required.
• Fluency in Arabic is preferable.

Experiences:
• A minimum of 6 - 10 years of relevant experience in sports and events management.
• A minimum of 2+ years in a leadership or management role with exposure to major events is recommended.

About the Company

The Special Olympics and the United Arab Emirates - established within three years of each other - were both founded on the premise that inclusive qualities such as tolerance, unity, and goodwill not only empower individuals to succeed, but yield productive communities that improve society as a whole.

In keeping with these national values, the UAE’s capital – Abu Dhabi – intends to stage the most unified World Games in the history of the Special Olympics.

With its diverse population and a tradition of warm hospitality, the people of Abu Dhabi demonstrate, every day, the spirit at the heart of the Special Olympics: We respect people from all walks of life and abilities, and our citizens and residents are generous with both their time and resources. We also have the ideal setting for the Special Olympics, a globally-central location, with modern facilities and infrastructure that will ensure the success of the games.