Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $48,500.00 - $80,800.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Flexible work schedule
Professional development opportunities
Job Description
The World Surf League (WSL) is a globally recognized organization dedicated to showcasing the highest level of professional surfing competitions and driving the culture and community of surfing worldwide. With its headquarters in Los Angeles, California, WSL hosts premier events primarily in North America and Hawai'i, attracting top athletes, fans, and industry partners. The WSL prides itself on innovation, sustainability, and delivering unparalleled experiences both on site and through extensive media coverage. As a leading body in the action sports landscape, the WSL integrates sustainability, community values, and commercial growth to push surfing's global vision forward.
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Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in event management or related field
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in event planning preferably in live sports or outdoor events
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work flexible hours and travel domestically and internationally
- Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office suite
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in fast-paced environments
- Valid driver’s license and passport for travel
- Ability to adapt to diverse weather conditions and physical demands at event sites
Job Qualifications
- 3+ years of relevant event planning experience
- Live sports and/or outdoor events experience is preferred
- Familiarity with surfing and surf culture is preferred but not required
- Proven understanding of event planning logistics and operational optimization
- Proven ability to thrive under deadline in fast-paced environments
- Experience working across a variety of outdoor event venues is a plus
- Excellent proficiency with Google Workspace (Drive Docs Sheets Slides) and Microsoft Office (Excel Word)
Job Duties
- Manage and/or support all phases of event production and operations from initial planning and permitting through onsite setup delivery breakdown and debrief
- Maintain excellent fiscal oversight across all areas of responsibility including budget setting actualization and record keeping
- Create and maintain impeccable documentation and records from event planners and calendars/timelines to accommodations grids accreditation lists catering plans and post-event wrap reports
- Source book and coordinate accommodations for all traveling event staff
- Source book schedule and liaise with event vendors and contractors including purchase orders work-for-hire agreements and onboarding
- Work cross-functionally and collaboratively with various WSL departments (Broadcast Partnerships Tours & Competition Marketing) and stakeholders to ensure the successful integration and delivery of all aspects of a live surfing event and its ancillary programming
- Provide onsite managerial oversight throughout all event phases including setup/breakdown operations venue management/compliance and event staff oversight
- Support development of the annual North America and Hawai'i tour calendars including event scheduling licensing/sanctioning and general administration
- Provide additional administrative support for invoice processing expense reporting and payroll processing
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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