Event Director (Contract), XGL Calgary
Role Overview
Working directly with X Games and in collaboration with Canada Snowboard, the Community Advisory, and the X Games Operations Director, the Event Director takes full operational and financial responsibility for planning, executing, and reporting on X Games Calgary.
You will lead an integrated team to deliver a multi-day music and sport festival that meets X Games League global standards, ensures athlete safety, builds community outreach, delivers funding partner ROI, and maximizes commercial value for media rights holders and commercial sponsors.
Reporting to X Games SVP, Live Events, you'll serve as the on-the-ground leader for this event, running point across event production, broadcast, sponsorship, and community stakeholders from now through event wrap in spring 2027.
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Responsibilities
- Design and execute the master event timeline in collaboration with X Games, the Operations Director, and sport and event partners (Canada Snowboard / Freestyle Canada)
- Serve as primary liaison with funding partner (Tourism Calgary), sport and event partners, and venue partner (WinSport)
- Oversee event security, medical, and emergency contingency planning
- Oversee all required regional RFPs for suppliers and procurement of services across event delivery
- Collaborate with the Community Advisory Lead to deliver the volunteer program and additional promotional opportunities
- Collaborate with the Operations Director and WinSport on all event and broadcast production advance preparedness for the X Games global team
- Develop a transportation plan for spectators, athletes, XC teams, VIPs, and operations staff and contractors
- Manage the relationship with FIS (International Ski and Snowboard Federation) alongside X Games SVP, Global Host Markets, and Canada Snowboard / Freestyle Canada
- Establish a financial reporting cadence with all event stakeholders, including required reporting to the funding partner
- Oversee venue design, temporary infrastructure, and course builds with the Operations Director and WinSport
- Secure all municipal, health, safety, and road-closure permits in consultation with Tourism Calgary
- Ensure all required event spaces for teams, athletes, broadcast, contract staff, media, and fans are secured
- Align competition schedule, field of play requirements, and athlete/team services with X Games and the Operations Director
- Determine broadcast venue requirements and lead the regional RFP for broadcast production services
- Ensure on-site sponsor activation, signage, and VIP hospitality rights meet contractual obligations
- Manage ticketing operations, fan zones, merchandising, and crowd flow
- Procure all required music staging and production alongside X Games Music's artist booking
- Determine the overall look and feel of the X Games Calgary brand presence at the venue
- Manage the X Games Calgary operational budget and provide regular financial updates
- Recruit, lead, and mentor contract coordinators
Qualifications
- 10+ years managing sport and/or music multi-day festival events
- Proven track record working directly with international/national sports federations, music, and broadcast production
- Experience managing complex event budgets exceeding $1M+
- Expert proficiency in event management software; Excel an asset
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams under tight timelines with high attention to detail
- Comfortable operating as the senior on-the-ground leader for a high-visibility, multi-stakeholder live event
- Contract Terms & Compensation:
- Full-time equivalent commitment, October 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027 (approx. 9 months), with option for renewal. Flat contract fee paid in monthly installments.
- All event-related travel, lodging, and per diem expenses covered by X Games
About X Games
Privately held action-sports events and league operator serving athletes, fans, and brand partners worldwide.
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