Job Description

What the role is:Assistant/Deputy Director (Sports Science, Education, Wellness and Facilities Management)What you will be working on:JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: \xe2\x80\xa2 Provide strategic direction for TP\'s sports CCAs and Interest Groups and drive TP\'s continued sporting success and sustained excellence in Polytechnic-ITE (POL-ITE) and Institute-Varsity-Polytechnic (IVP) Games. \xe2\x80\xa2 Lead a team to develop, curate and organise poly-wide projects, events and initiatives in the area of Sports Excellence, Wellness and Education \xe2\x80\xa2 Oversee the recruitment of sports talents, through the pathways provided by the Early Admissions Exercise and Direct Admissions Exercise, to sustain the sporting excellence of TP sports teams. \xe2\x80\xa2 Represent the Polytechnic as a member of the POL-ITE and IVP Sports Council in improving the standards of tertiary sport among IHLs, the development and promotion of tertiary sport among the tertiary student population and community. - On a rotational basis, the appointment as the Council chairperson to coordinate the convenorship of all games as decided by the Council. \xe2\x80\xa2 Oversee the marketing efforts to create campus vibrancy and enhance the TP sports identity (under the Team Temasek brand). \xe2\x80\xa2 To be the key liaison with Government Agencies (e.g. Singapore Sports Institute, National Sport Association) and TP Academic Schools to offer academic flexibility and support for elite national athletes under the spexEducation partner agreement. \xe2\x80\xa2 Establish partnerships with relevant Government Agencies (e.g. ActiveSG, HPB) to develop a range of recreational sporting activities, projects and programmes for the TP community. \xe2\x80\xa2 Lead poly-wide and school-wide events or activities (e.g. Freshmen Orientation Programme, Temasek Regatta, EAE/DAE, TP Sports and Health Carnival, TP Cross Country and Community Games). \xe2\x80\xa2 Drive TP\'s IPPT participation and passing rates for the final-year NS-liable students. \xe2\x80\xa2 Contribute to TP\'s national education agenda and support MINDEF\'s ACCORD related initiatives to raise the awareness of and boost the support and recognition for NS among students and educators. \xe2\x80\xa2 Oversee the master planning and development of TP\'s Sports, Arts and Student Clubs facilities. \xe2\x80\xa2 Lead the team including outsourced vendors in the maintenance and operations of TP\'s Sports, Arts and Student Clubs facilities. \xe2\x80\xa2 Supervise and develop students through mentoring of students, student clubs, activities, projects and competitions. \xe2\x80\xa2 Lead the team in adopting best practices and knowledge of business processes to improve programmes and services e.g. procurement of coaches, instructors and/or vendors services \xe2\x80\xa2 Assist the Director of SDAA in department-wide strategic planning. \xe2\x80\xa2 Assist TP management in additional roles and responsibilities when required. \xe2\x80\xa2 Oversee initiatives within the sports & facilities management cluster to ensure good work-life balance for the team.What we are looking for:JOB REQUIREMENTS: \xe2\x80\xa2 Tertiary education with at least 5 years of relevant working experience with considerable knowledge and skills in the area of high-performance Sports Team Management, sports/arts facilities management and/or Event Management of various size and scale. \xe2\x80\xa2 Resourceful, analytical, meticulous, self-motivated, high learning agility and result-oriented individual with experience in competitive sports. \xe2\x80\xa2 Possess the ability to lead a team, think strategically and operationalise the department\'s workplans \xe2\x80\xa2 Excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication (written and spoken) skills. \xe2\x80\xa2 Nurturing in people development with coaching and mentoring skills \xe2\x80\xa2 Independent worker who requires little guidance in challenging situations, and is able to solve novel and complex issues on a regular basis. \xe2\x80\xa2 A team player with strong interpersonal and collaborative skills to work in cross-functional teams and with stakeholders \xe2\x80\xa2 IT-savvy and proficient in the suite of MS Office programmes.About Temasek Polytechnic:Established in 1990, Temasek Polytechnic (TP) is a leading institution of high learning nestled by the idyllic shores of Bedok Reservoir in Tampines. TP takes pride in equipping our students with lifelong skills and digital knowledge for a future of dynamic change. TP\'s caring and vibrant culture is firmly rooted in our core values which drive a spirit of innovation, with a focus on industry, globalization and sustainability. \xe2\x80\x9cTP Cares\xe2\x80\x9d is our clarion call to ensure that our diverse community of learners has the opportunity to achieve their personal best, so that they can contribute meaningfully to the global community. Learner. Creator. Leader We envision the TP graduate as a values-led leader with vision, character and heart, excelling in the academic domain and beyond, and rising to the challenge of creating tomorrow.

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