Job Description

What the role is
At Sport Singapore, we aspire to transform the nation through an active lifestyle designed around innovative, fun and meaningful sporting experiences. Sport has the unique ability to bring people together through play, regardless of age, gender, race, ability or social status. It imparts life values, nurtures character and builds resilience. It inspires and evokes the Singapore spirit through shared experiences and strengthens our national identity. We help Singaporeans Live Better Through Sport. Sport Singapore is constantly on the lookout for individuals who are passionate about what they do. Anchored in our values of Passion for Sport, Strength through Teamwork and Care for People, we believe in working and playing, not just as a team, but as a family.
What you will be working on
This position aims to grow and sustain active participation in basketball, focusing on youth development through the management of the ActiveSG Basketball Academy, which would further translate into successful transition of participants to coaches, officials, volunteers, spectators and fans of the sport. You will support the team in planning, design, coordination and implementation of programmes and activities, especially for junior and youth participants, with the aim of nurturing them to become leaders and team players on and off the court. You will also collaborate with key stakeholders within and outside of the fraternity to enhance the overall delivery of programmes and activities within the basketball ecosystem. The role includes the following responsibilities: - Formulate strategies, build and maintain the overall positioning and value proposition of the Academy and maintain meaningful relationships with key stakeholders including coaches, parents and volunteers of the Academy; - Develop and implement the range of grassroots and developmental programmes, competitions and leagues, schools and community outreach initiatives to engage and nurture the interest for sustainable participation in the sport; - Manage the administration of the Academy including registration of participants, booking of facilities, monitoring the attendance and development of participants and engagement of parents; - Support the Academy’s technical director to oversee the development of coaches as educators and role models in guiding and nurturing the Academy’s junior and youth participants; and - Establish quality working relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, including the Slingers, corporates, private academies and international partners to expand the reach and capability of the Academy and the overall eco-system
What we are looking for
We are looking for self-motivated individuals who value integrity, teamwork and take pride in going the extra mile to provide excellent service to stakeholders and the community. This individual should be a sport advocate through living an active lifestyle and staying active. This individual should also be inquisitive and confident in making new connections and creating new opportunities. In addition, an ideal candidate should possess the following; • Relevant sport science / sport management or related field qualification will be preferred. • Min. 5 years of proven experience and/ track record in relevant areas, e.g. sport development, academy management related work • Good understanding of Singapore sporting ecosystem • Prior experience in project management • Able to manage and lead people of diverse backgrounds and different positions • Self-motivated and able to work independently • Good organisational, management and administrative skills. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. • Proficient computer skills (standard software applications such as MS Office, email communications and internet research)