Competitions Coordinator at Making of Champions (MoC) Limited

Making of Champions (MoC) is a leading Sports Talent, Events, and Media agency focused on Nigerian Athletics. MoC was founded in 2013 after Nigeria failed to win any medal at the 2012 Olympics. Our mission is to build world-class athletes through professional coaching, mentorship, and training. MoC Track Club, our athlete development program, launched in 2016, with the aim of supporting young Nigerian athletes in reaching their full potential, preparing them to compete and win medals on national and global stages. Within 8 years of the MoC Track Club’s existence, its Athletes have won over 80 National & International Medals, while MoC competitions have emerged as amongst Africa’s top events for the nation's and continent’s Athletes to qualify for the Olympic Games.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Competitions Coordinator

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Contract

Summary

• MoC is seeking a Competitions Coordinator to contribute to the organizing, planning, and execution of its athletics competitions nationwide. 
• This role involves coordinating all event logistics, managing budgets, liaising with stakeholders, and ensuring the smooth running of competitions from inception to completion.

Responsibilities

• Event Planning and Execution: Develop event plans, timelines, and detailed checklists for athletics competitions. Coordinate logistics, including venue selection, athlete registration, vendor sourcing, transportation, accommodations, and catering.
• Budget Management: Create and manage competition budgets. Monitor expenses to ensure events stay within budget constraints.
• Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for all competition-related inquiries. Liaise with athletes, coaches, sponsors, vendors, volunteers, and other stakeholders.
• Promotion and Marketing: Collaborate with relevant teams to promote competitions. Create and distribute promotional materials, manage social media campaigns, and coordinate press releases.
• On-site Management: Oversee event setup, competition execution, and teardown. Ensure all activities comply with athletics regulations and health and safety standards.
• Feedback and Reporting: Gather feedback from participants and stakeholders. Prepare post-competition reports to evaluate success and identify areas for improvement.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in any discipline
• 2 - 3 years relevant experience in sports, media or entertainment industries; experience in sports event management would be an advantage.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in using project management software and tools.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations in sports competitions.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel & PowerPoint
• Proven track record utilizing skills in such areas as: fostering teamwork, problem solving, managing change, conflict resolution, initiative, and flexibility.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.