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Astrotourism Manager Jobs in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia at Red Sea Global

Compnay: Sports and Entertainment Compnay

About Red Sea Sport & Entertainment

Red Sea Sports & Entertainment (RSSE) is a dedicated subsidiary of Red Sea Global (RSG), responsible for designing and delivering outstanding land and marine experiences at The Red Sea destination
. RSSE manages and operates a diverse portfolio of sports, adventure, and leisure offerings, including water sports through Galaxea
, adventure activities via Akun
, and leisure experiences delivered by WAMA
.

RSSE plays a key strategic role in the partnership between Red Sea Global and the Saudi Olympic & Paralympic Committee
, united by a shared ambition to promote inclusive, accessible, and world-class sports and recreational experiences.

Guided by a purpose-driven approach and a strong commitment to people and the planet, RSSE delivers innovative programs aligned with Saudi Vision 2030
, supporting the Kingdom’s ambition to become a global leader in regenerative tourism.

Job Purpose

The Astrotourism Manager is a destination-based leadership role responsible for the strategic development, operational management, and delivery excellence of all astronomy and astrotourism experiences across The Red Sea destination.

This role oversees the end-to-end guest journey for astronomy programming, including stargazing experiences, observatory operations, astronomy events, festivals, and educational initiatives. The Astrotourism Manager ensures world-class guest experiences by combining scientific accuracy, immersive storytelling, cultural interpretation, and operational excellence.

The role is accountable for building and scaling a globally competitive astrotourism product, aligned with RSSE standards, regenerative tourism principles, and destination development objectives.

Key Responsibilities 1. Strategic Leadership & Program Development

  • Define and implement the strategic vision for astrotourism experiences across The Red Sea destination.
  • Design and evolve a world-class astronomy and night-sky experience portfolio aligned with destination positioning.
  • Develop long-term programming strategies including events, festivals, observatories, and seasonal experiences.
  • Identify innovation opportunities in astronomy tourism, technology integration, and guest engagement models.
  • Collaborate with destination leadership to integrate astrotourism into broader guest experience ecosystems.

2. Operational Management

  • Oversee all daily astrotourism operations across multiple observation sites and astronomy assets.
  • Ensure seamless delivery of stargazing programs, telescope sessions, guided astronomy tours, and special events.
  • Establish and enforce SOPs, operational frameworks, and service standards across all astronomy experiences.
  • Monitor operational readiness of observatories, equipment, and guest experience infrastructure.
  • Act as the escalation point for operational challenges, guest issues, and technical requirements.

3. Guest Experience & Product Excellence

  • Ensure delivery of immersive, high-quality astronomy experiences combining science, storytelling, and cultural heritage.
  • Elevate guest engagement through interactive, educational, and emotionally impactful programs.
  • Oversee guest journey design from arrival to departure across all astronomy touchpoints.
  • Manage guest feedback systems and implement continuous improvements to enhance satisfaction.
  • Ensure experiences meet luxury hospitality standards and exceed guest expectations.

4. Team Leadership & Capability Building

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary team of astronomy guides, senior guides, and operational staff.
  • Build structured training programs covering astronomy knowledge, storytelling, guest engagement, and technical skills.
  • Develop performance frameworks and career progression pathways within the astronomy team.
  • Foster a culture of excellence, curiosity, safety, and continuous learning.

5. Observatory & Equipment Management

  • Oversee the development, readiness, and maintenance of observatories and astronomy infrastructure.
  • Ensure all telescopes, optical systems, and astronomy tools are maintained to operational standards.
  • Manage procurement, inventory, and lifecycle planning for astronomy assets.
  • Coordinate with technical teams to ensure equipment calibration, upgrades, and functionality.

6. Events, Festivals & Experience Expansion

  • Lead the planning and execution of astronomy events, festivals, and seasonal programming.
  • Develop partnerships with scientific institutions, astronomy communities, and cultural organizations.
  • Expand astrotourism offerings through new experiences, workshops, and educational initiatives.
  • Support destination-wide programming integration with other RSSE experience pillars.

7. Safety, Compliance & Environmental Stewardship

  • Ensure full compliance with safety standards for night-time outdoor operations.
  • Implement risk management frameworks for astronomy activities across all sites.
  • Champion dark-sky preservation, environmental conservation, and sustainable tourism practices.
  • Ensure adherence to RSSE policies, local…

Title: Astrotourism Manager

Company: Red Sea Global

Location: Tabuk, Saudi Arabia

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