Centre Director – Sports and Performance Facility

Location: Saudi Arabia
Sector: Sports, Healthcare, Performance

A confidential client is seeking a Sports Center Director to lead the launch and operation of a new Sports Medicine Center in Riyadh.

This facility forms part of a broader healthcare platform and is being developed as an integrated sports medicine, performance, and rehabilitation environment. It will operate as a live clinical and operational asset ahead of a larger flagship centre planned within a major destination development, with a clear pathway for leadership to transition into that long‑term asset.

The role sits at the intersection of elite sport, healthcare, and commercial performance. The Sports Center Director will be responsible for establishing and leading a multidisciplinary operation that brings together clinical services, rehabilitation, performance, and wellness into a single, cohesive model.

This is a build‑phase leadership role within a complex, multi‑stakeholder environment. Strategic direction sits with the healthcare OpCo, while day‑to‑day operations are delivered in partnership with an established hospital operator, supported by external advisory partners. The successful individual will need to operate effectively across these interfaces while building a high‑performing, scalable operation.

• Lead the launch and operationalisation of the Sports Medicine Center
• Translate strategic objectives into a clear operating model across clinical, rehabilitation, and performance services
• Shape the organisational structure, service lines, and delivery model during the build phase
• Establish the foundation for a scalable platform aligned to the future flagship centre

• Oversee day‑to‑day operations across sports medicine, rehabilitation, performance, and wellness services
• Ensure seamless coordination between clinical, performance, and support functions
• Develop and implement operating procedures, workflows, and service standards
• Manage capacity, scheduling, and resource allocation across the centre

• Own the centre’s operational and financial performance, including revenue, cost control, and utilisation
• Support the development of pricing models, service packages, and commercial offerings
• Identify opportunities to optimise revenue and improve operational efficiency
• Contribute to a sustainable commercial model alongside broader strategic objectives

• Operate effectively within a dual‑structure environment, aligning strategic objectives with operational delivery
• Collaborate closely with the hospital operator on day‑to‑day execution
• Engage with external advisory partners to ensure alignment with international benchmarks
• Represent the centre in leadership forums and stakeholder discussions

• Build and lead a multidisciplinary team across clinical, performance, and operational functions
• Support recruitment and development of specialist talent, particularly in areas where local capability is limited
• Establish a high‑performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and service excellence
• Set clear performance expectations and monitor delivery across all functions

• Ensure a seamless, high‑quality experience across all services
• Oversee the integration of clinical care, rehabilitation, and performance pathways
• Support the development of a differentiated offering targeting both elite athletes and an active population
• Position the centre as a leading destination for sports medicine and performance services

• Establish performance metrics across operational, financial, and service delivery areas
• Monitor utilisation, throughput, and service effectiveness
• Drive continuous improvement through data and operational insight
  
  Ensure alignment with safety, regulatory, and quality standards

• 15+ years’ experience in sports, healthcare, performance, or integrated service environments
• Experience leading or developing a sports medicine, performance, or multidisciplinary facility
• Strong operational and commercial capability, with experience managing complex service environments
• Background may be clinical or non‑clinical, with a clear understanding of integrated sports medicine and performance models
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and build capability from the ground up Experience operating within complex stakeholder environments or partnership models
• International exposure to high‑performance sport, healthcare, or performance‑driven environments