SPORTS & EVENTS COORDINATOR

Job Purpose: Manage the administration for The Sevens Stadiums? related
internal/external client contracts, enquiries, bookings and events to ensure
all elements of their requests are delivered to a high standard and fit within
all relevant parties deadlines.

Job Outline:

• Responsible for the negotiation and management of key regular client?s contracts and bookings. Including but not limited to,


• Dubai Hurricanes (Rugby)


• Dubai Exiles (Rugby)


• Dubai Amateur Football League (Football)


• Youth Football League (YFL)


• Japanese Football Club (Football)


• Rowdy (Cricket)


• Sindhi CC (Cricket)


• Wombats (Cricket)


• Liaise with internal and external departments/organisations to ensure specific events are efficiently managed to support the client?s wider aims, resulting in timely delivery of a successful event


• Manage the input of all bookings and events into the online booking schedule (Skedda)


• Whilst working to a staff rotating roster, carry out the responsibilities of a stadium duty manager, including the receipt of and confirmation of stadium hire requests and the supervision and support of stadium clients, during their specific hire of the facility.


• Record weekly data (financial and non-financial) of events and bookings and provide monthly reports regarding rental use specific to each area of the Stadium


• Assist the Sales, Marketing & Operations Manager with developing new internal/external business and then drive the initiatives forward


• Assist with the banking and receipting for clients, bookings and events in line with Emirates finance


• Assist with the administrative tasks to assist the day to day operations of the stadium and that all reporting deadlines are met at all times.


• Provide support for the annual Emirates Dubai 7s as and when necessary, to ensure the annual success of the tournament.

Qualifications & Experience: Marketing & Media Communication. Other : ‎3+ Years

‎12 Years schooling or equivalent :

Experience in Sports Administration, Event Management, Event Operations, Venue
Management
Knowledge/Skills:
* Sports and Events management degree preferred, but minimum A level or equivalent level of education required.
* Previous experience working in a sports facility or operation is an advantage
* Working knowledge of MS Office applications is required
* Able to prioritise and organise workload while working either as part of a team environment or in a sole charge position when necessary.
* Also able to work under pressure whilst demonstrating a helpful attitude at all times.
* Able to project manage simultaneous activities and prioritise objectively as per agreed guidelines.
* Languages Fluent written and spoken English a necessity Other language/s a definite advantage
Leadership Role: No

Salary & Benefits: Join us in Dubai and enjoy an attractive tax-free salary
and travel benefits that are exclusive to our industry, including discounts on
flights and hotels stays around the world. You can find out more information
about our employee benefits in the Working Here section of our website
www.emirates.com/careers. Further information on what's it like to live and
work in our cosmopolitan home city, can be found in the Dubai Lifestyle
section.