Matchday Officer

About Al-Qadsiah Club

Al-Qadsiah Saudi Club is dedicated to creating a legacy that extends beyond football, combining ambition, teamwork, and innovation to impact Saudi sports profoundly. Joining the club means contributing to a vision that shapes the future of sports in the nation and making a lasting impact on and off the field.

Job Overview

The Matchday Officer plays a vital role in ensuring the flawless planning, coordination, and execution of all activities during matchdays at Al-Qadsiah Club. This position is key to delivering a safe, organized, and positive experience for players, officials, staff, media, and fans, adhering strictly to league regulations and club policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise all operational aspects on matchdays, including readiness of the stadium, control of access points, and efficient management of spectator movement.
• Ensure compliance with league and federation rules as well as safety standards before and during matches.
• Perform pre-match inspections covering the stadium, pitch environment, dressing rooms, media zones, and fan areas.
• Serve as a primary liaison among club departments, security, medical personnel, stewards, and external vendors.
• Communicate with referees, match commissioners, visiting teams, and league officials to coordinate match requirements.
• Support the club’s media team in managing media and broadcasting operations during events.
• Assist in implementing safety and security plans for matchdays and help manage emergency responses and incident documentation.
• Monitor the behavior of spectators and identify operational risks during matches.
• Help brief and deploy matchday staff and volunteers, ensuring they understand their specific roles.
• Contribute to post-match duties by assisting with reports on incidents, crowd attendance, and operational outcomes and taking part in debriefings to improve future matches.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Sports Management, Event Management, Business Administration, or related areas.
• Experience in stadium management, matchday operations, or organizing large events is beneficial.
• Familiarity with football regulations and matchday procedures.
• Excellent organizational talents and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills and interpersonal aptitude.
• Capability to perform effectively under pressure in a dynamic environment.
• Detail-oriented problem-solving approach.
• Availability to work during evenings, weekends, and public holidays as needed.

Why Join Al-Qadsiah Club?

Become part of a club committed to setting new benchmarks in Saudi sports. Experience a workplace culture that champions quality, responsibility, diversity, teamwork, creativity, and ambition embodied in the club's values known as The Qadsiah Way.