Sports Event Manager

Position Title: Lead Tournaments (Sports Grassroots & Development)

Location: Mohali

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Who we are

Roundglass is a wholistic wellbeing company working to empower healthier lives, stronger communities, and a more sustainable world. That w in wholistic is there for a reason: We believe true wellbeing spans the whole human experience, from how we care for ourselves to our connections with others and the planet.

This philosophy shapes both what we build and how we work. We've created an environment where supporting people's whole selves fuels their most meaningful work.

Roundglass creates real-world impact through two core pillars:

Through the Roundglass Living platform, we deliver personalized wellbeing guidance rooted in science. The Roundglass Living app helps people develop habits that last through breathwork, meditation, movement, nutrition, music, and more.

Roundglass Giving is our nonprofit arm, driving our philanthropic vision,including a collection of initiatives championing youth development, women's equity, and environmental stewardship. We're on a mission to transform communities by tackling systemic challenges and unlocking human potential.

At Roundglass, we're driven by the purpose of making wellbeing accessible and actionable for everyone, everywhere. This sense of purpose fuels how we approach our work and support each other every day. If you want to be part of building real solutions and thrive in a culture where your whole self is valued, we'd love to meet you.

About Roundglass Foundation

About Roundglass Foundation Roundglass Foundation has been working in Punjab since 2018, creating global models for social change by engaging with communities. It is committed to improving the lives of children, youth, women, and the environment by making significant social, cultural, and economic investments in three thematic areasenvironment and sustainability, youth development, and women's empowerment. Working in close collaboration with rural communities and administration, Roundglass Foundation has impacted the lives of 2.8 million people in more than 2,950 villages in Punjab through its various on-the-ground programmes such as The Billion Tree Project, Learn Labs and Waste Management.

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About the role:

To conceptualize, plan, and execute grassroots, internal, and community-level sporting tournaments across all Roundglass Sports verticals including school and college leagues, village-level sports fests, and internal Roundglass tournaments.

This role is pivotal in driving large-scale sports participation and talent identification across 3,000 villages in Punjab, ensuring alignment with Roundglass mission of holistic wellbeing and sports development.

What you'll do:

1. Tournament & League Development

• Design and implement grassroots tournaments, school and college leagues, and community sports festivals across multiple sports disciplines.
• Develop scalable formats and frameworks for competitions that can be replicated across villages and districts.
• Coordinate logistics, scheduling, venue readiness, and event execution for all grassroots tournaments.

2. Strategic Grassroots Expansion

• Create a structured village-to-state pathway for young athletes, ensuring talent identification and development at every level.
• Build partnerships with schools, colleges, and local sports bodies to establish Roundglass as a key enabler of community sports.
• Introduce and manage the annual Roundglass Games an umbrella series of inter-school and inter-college leagues across Punjab.

3. Cross-Functional Coordination

• Work with the marketing, communications, and fundraising teams to ensure strong visibility and sponsorship support for grassroots events.
• Collaborate closely with the technical leads of each sport to ensure that tournament formats follow relevant regulations and best practices.

4. Team Leadership & Field Management

• Lead a small core team with regional associates assigned to specific geographies or sports.
• Guide, mentor, and support on-ground teams managing tournaments at the district and village levels.
• Ensure consistent standards of event execution and community engagement across all regions.

5. Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting

• Develop measurable KPIs for reach, participation, and impact of grassroots tournaments.
• Maintain dashboards and reports capturing data from events across 3000 villages.
• Share insights and recommendations with leadership for continuous improvement and scalability.

Skills & Qualifications:

• 812 years of experience in sports event management, community programs, or grassroots development.
• Proven experience managing large-scale, multi-location tournaments or leagues.
• Strong project management, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Background in sports management, physical education, or related fields preferred.
• Fluency in Punjabi and English is highly desirable for regional coordination.

Personal Attributes

• Passionate about grassroots sports and youth development.
• Strategic thinker with hands-on execution capability.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills for engaging local communities and partners.
• Willingness to travel extensively across Punjab and rural regions.