Operations Executive

About Athlete Co   Athlete Co - a sports and wellness based startup in New Delhi - is on a mission to make movement accessible, playful and holistic for busy urban lives.
We're building a flagship B2C sports and wellness event in March 2026 and are looking for people who want real responsibility, real learning, and real execution experience — not just desk work.
If you love sports, events, and solving problems in a fast-paced environment, you'll fit right in.

Role Overview   As an   Operations Executive  , you will be responsible for the   end-to-end execution   of the March event. This is a hands-on role — demanding full ownership and accountability. You will work directly with the Founder and act as the primary owner of on-ground operations.
If you've run college fests, tournaments, sports days, or events and enjoy controlled chaos, this role is for you.

Responsibilities
Pre-event:
Planning & Preparation
Coordinate with   venue owners and facility staff
Identify, shortlist, and follow up with   vendors   (equipment, printing, logistics, etc.)
Create and manage   checklists, timelines, and task trackers
Plan   equipment and inventory requirements   for each sport/activity
Build and manage a   volunteer recruitment and allocation plan
Work with the Founder   to finalize logistics and operations
Take   independent decisions   on vendors and on-ground execution   within agreed budgets
Maintain   daily ops tracker   and   share daily progress updates
Flag risks   early and implement practical solutions
Ensure all teams (ops, partnerships, volunteers) are   aligned before event day

Event Day:
On-ground Execution
Oversee   setup and breakdown   at the venue
Ensure all   sports zones and activity areas   are ready on time
Manage   volunteers, referees, and support staff on-ground
Act as the first point of contact for   on-ground issues and escalations
Coordinate   real-time with vendors, security, and medical teams
Ensure smooth   participant flow, registrations, and scheduling
Maintain   energy, discipline, and timelines   throughout the event
Ensure a   positive experience   for participants, partners, and spectators
Lead   event teardown, vendor closures, and post-event reconciliation

Who We're Looking For    Minimum 1-2 years of experience in on-ground operations for event managemen  t (final-year students (light semester) OR fresh graduates may be considered, but priority will be given to those with practical experience)
Has experience with   college fests, sports events, leagues and/or tournaments
Comfortable working   full-time till the March event
Willing to work   weekends and long hours near event dates
Strong communication (calls, Whats App, follow-ups)
Calm under pressure; proactive and reliable
Loves sports & being on the ground

Commitment & Compensation    Duration:
8 weeks (Feb–March)
Type:
Full-time; in-person
Compensation:
INR 22,000 per month + performance bonus based on event execution quality   (Negotiable based on experience and fit)

Location:

Delhi NCR (on-ground)

Start Date:

Immediate

High performers may be considered for   full-time roles post-event  .

Non-Negotiable   This role requires   complete, full-time availability   till the end of March.
Please apply ONLY if you can commit without academic exams, classes or other conflicting obligations during this period.