Daos Hub is a pioneering phygital space where Web3 innovators converge to build, collaborate, and thrive. Located in Dubai, our 19,375-square-foot hub seamlessly blends physical and digital environments—offering state-of-the-art workspaces, immersive events, and a vibrant community dedicated to shaping the future of Web3. Your mission As Program & Ops Event Manager (Padel & Wellness) at Daos Hub, your mission is to build and scale Daos Padel as a scalable, ongoing product and community, not just separate events. You will take full ownership of the stream — from concept to execution to commercial success — transforming it into a recurring, high-quality experience that ranges from regular community meetups and corporate games to large-scale flagship padel tournaments that bring together founders, executives, investors, and teams in Dubai. Our current flagship tournament serves as a foundation for this stream: https://padel.daoshub.xyz/ This role sits at the intersection of sport, community, and business, and requires someone who can think like a builder, operate like an owner, and execute with precision. HOW YOU’LL CONTRIBUTE Own the Padel stream end-to-end and be accountable for its final results. * Develop the annual/quarterly calendar of padel activities and propose new event and community formats. * Create and own event concepts: positioning, format, target audience, participant journey, networking mechanics, and additional activities. * Search for, evaluate, and negotiate with padel venues across Dubai. * Develop tournament formats together with professional padel operators and referees, and ensure competition logistics run smoothly. * Own event budgets, prepare estimates, control costs, and ensure projects stay within approved P&L. * Source and manage all relevant suppliers: venues, referees, coaches, equipment, production, F&B, entertainment, wellness, photographers/videographers, branding, trophies, uniforms, etc. * Coordinate internal teams including Design, Marketing, SMM, Performance Marketing, Partnerships/BizDev, and Event Operations. * Prepare clear briefs, timelines, and deliverables for all internal and external stakeholders. * Recruit participating companies, players, and relevant community members together with the outreach/BizDev team. * Personally build relationships within the Dubai padel and business ecosystems and continuously expand the network of potential participants and partners. * Identify and support closing sponsorship and partnership opportunities together with the commercial team. * Design sponsor integrations and on-site activations that feel natural within the tournament and community experience. * Manage participant communication before events and ensure teams understand schedules, rules, and logistics. * Own operational planning: run-of-show, zoning, registration, participant flows, staffing, equipment, branding, activities, and contingency planning. * Lead event-day execution and resolve issues quickly on-site. * Collect feedback and performance data after each activation and propose improvements for the next iteration. * Build repeat participation: convert one-time tournament players and guests into an active recurring community. * Track competitors, padel communities, and emerging sports and lifestyle formats in Dubai, and bring relevant ideas into the Daos product. * Own the communication of event requirements to production and marketing teams, ensuring clear execution of promotional campaigns and event delivery logic. WHAT YOU BRING * 2–3+ years of experience in events * Proven ability to own and deliver projects end-to-end * Experience working with multiple stakeholders, suppliers, and budgets * Strong operational mindset and attention to detail * Excellent communication and negotiation skills * Ability to build relationships and networks from scratch * Comfortable in fast-paced, high-ownership environments * Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong sense of responsibility Nice to have: * Experience in sports, lifestyle, or community-driven formats * Familiarity with padel or similar ecosystems * Experience in Dubai or international markets WHY THIS ROLE * Opportunity to build a product from scratch, not just execute events * High level of ownership and creative freedom * Direct access to Daos network: founders, executives, investors * Unique combination of sport, community, and business networking * Strong platform to build your personal brand and network in Dubai ABOUT DAOS PADEL Our flagship format already brings together 200+ participants, company teams, networking, and afterparties — going far beyond a traditional sports tournament. More about Daos Hub We’re building an ecosystem for true builders, offering: Cutting-Edge Infrastructure: Smart offices, customizable workspaces, and high-speed connectivity to power your progress. Curated Events: Over 60 industry gatherings—pitch sessions, hackathons, and masterclasses to push your growth. Community Engagement: A network of ambitious, like-minded professionals to spark collaboration and innovation. Lifestyle Integration: Wellness programs, social gatherings, and cultural experiences to keep you inspired and balanced. Ready to Make an Impact? If you're passionate about supporting visionaries and ready to grow with a fast-moving team, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and be part of shaping the future with Daos Hub.

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