Operations & Team Manager; Global Sporting Event

Operations & Team Manager (Global Sporting Event)

New York , NY , United States Contract

The Operations & Team Manager will need to understand all elements of the assigned hospitality programme, develop and deliver host training, roster and manage the host team for the assigned hospitality programme pre-event and onsite.

This is a contract position starting on the 29th of June to the 20th July 2026, working on a client project for the Global Sporting Event in the US.

• Pre-event planning and implementation
• Coordination of on-site operations related to host training and host games time operations
• Coordination of iLUKA host team
• Develop a clear understanding of the Hospitality programme, daily schedule, team roles, responsibilities & expectations
• Produce detailed training plan for generic client training
• Plan and attend site trips, client meetings as agreed
• Produce team and client documentation as required
• Plan and manage on site operations
• Establish effective operational systems for host team movements (linked to other areas of programme)
• Establish effective communication systems for the iLUKA host team internally and towards the management team on the programme
• Coordination of all designated iLUKA host team elements of hospitality programme
• Establish specific training needs for programme
• Develop training / operational manuals to ensure iLUKA host team has thorough knowledge of all procedures
• Provide end of programme reports as directed by Programme Manager
• Day to day management of iLUKA host team
• Prepare familiarisation training with other managers so the team are fully conversant with all aspects of the programme including hotel facilities; resort facilities; event venues; excursion & activity venues; gala dinner venues etc.
• Ensure that training covers all aspects of Guest contact, i.e. Transport, sports venue, leisure training, Hotel
• Prepare an Operations Manual, for the event team so that information is readily available & easily accessible including essential contact numbers, local area information, local area history, sports venue information, sports venue maps, hotel facilities, excursions and activities, gala dinners, programme activities, transport information, guest points of contact (coach speeches, coach procedures, hotel welcomes and all other points of contact with guests), transport protocol, event schedules and history
• This is not an exhaustivelist, and all team members will be expected to contribute to any other aspects of the business, as necessary.

• Excellent organisational skills
• Strong time management skills with ability to meet strict deadlines
• Ability to multi-task and meet strict deadlines
• Flexible approach to working hours and ability to adapt to a dynamic environment
• Able to build rapport at all levels
• Proactive, positive approach to all tasks and a high degree of reliability

• High energy, comfortable working potentially long hours in a demanding but rewarding and friendly environment
• Willing to roll sleeves up and get involved
• Passionate about sport, hospitality and delivery
• Able to work in a calm, kind and professional manner in a pressured environment
• Ability to prioritise a demanding workload