Operations Lead

Inspire Institute of Sport is looking for a Lead - Operations in New Delhi to manage all aspects for the Padel Association of India.

Role Summary:

Key Responsibilities:

• Program Ownership & Leadership

• Own overall responsibility for the Padel sport, including strategy, execution, and outcomes.
• Design and implement short-term and long-term development plans for the sport.

• Federation & Stakeholder Compliance

• Act as the primary point of contact for the PAI for all the recognized bodies.
• Liaise with government bodies and sports authorities for approvals, grants, recognition, and policy alignment.
• Align with all the state associations for compliance and strategy
• Monitor all national federation compliance issues

• Athlete Management & Development

• Create a database of players and monitor rankings etc.

• Run coaches; referee clinics along with other development activities.

• Operations & Administration

• Manage day-to-day operations of the Padel program at the PAI.
• Maintain all necessary documents and records as per the instructions of the executive body
• Maintain accurate documentation, reports, and data related to athletes, events, and program performance.

• Compliance & Governance

• Ensure adherence to federation rules, government regulations, and Company policies.
• Manage reporting requirements to federations, government bodies, and internal stakeholders.
• Mitigate operational and compliance risks associated with the program.

• Budgeting & Resource Management

• Prepare and manage program budgets in coordination PAI executive body.
• Optimize utilization of resources, infrastructure, and support services.
• Track costs and ensure financial discipline across operations.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong understanding of sports operations and governance structures.
• Proven stakeholder management and liaison skills.
• Strong administrative skills
• High ownership mindset with strong execution and follow-through.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.