Assistant Manager

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 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.

This incumbent will design and implement sport & physical wellness programmes and other initiatives to improve the lives of the underprivileged & at-risk children and youth, isolated seniors and/or persons with disabilities and/or special needs in our community in line with Sport Singapore and SportCares vision and mission to change lives through sport.

Roles & Responsibilities :

• Work with key stakeholders to manage the overall design, organisation, implementation & evaluation of the programme to promote inclusivity in the community through shared sporting experiences between persons with and without intellectual disabilities.

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with new/existing stakeholders in the disability and SPED sectors.

• Develop and report indicators and measures to provide evidence on the effectiveness of the programme.

• Lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of a structured weekly recreational sports programme for persons with disabilities (PwDs) and special needs, addressing gaps in access post-structured environments and overcoming participation barriers.

• Build and sustain strong partnerships with stakeholders in the disability and SPED sectors to enhance programme reach, support, and alignment with SportCares' mission.

• Develop and track key performance indicators to assess programme effectiveness, providing data-driven insights for continuous improvement and impact reporting.

• Develop and implement a targeted marketing strategy to promote the Social Service Corporate Membership scheme to Social Service Agencies (SSAs) that serve Persons with Disabilities (PwDs).

• Conduct outreach programmes and informational sessions to educate SSAs about the benefits and processes of the scheme.

• Collaborate closely with SSAs to streamline the ActiveSG membership sign-up process for their clients with disabilities.

• Liaise with internal stakeholders in the ASG membership team to ensure smooth onboarding and address any specific needs or concerns of SSAs and PwDs.

• Develop and maintain a user-friendly system for bulk membership applications from SSAs.

• Design and implement strategies to encourage group visits to sports centres by SSA members, including creating tailored programmes or events.

• Establish a system to track and analyse the utilisation of facilities through the scheme.

• Monitor programme's financial performance against the annual approved budget allocated.

• Contribute to the annual budget planning cycle in preparation for quarterly, mid and end year reviews as well as projecting for the new FY.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure availability of fund and accurate projection.

• Oversee and supervise Temp and/or interns to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

Requirements:

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.

In addition, an ideal candidate should possess the following:

• At least 5 years of proven experience and/ track record in relevant areas, e.g. Sport Science & Management, Social Work / Studies

• Passion for sports and the value of sport to transform lives, especially in the disability sector.

• Good interpersonal skills to manage and lead people of diverse backgrounds and different positions.

• Able to manage and lead people of diverse backgrounds.

• Good verbal and written communication skills in English.

• Self-motivated and Independent.

• Good organisational, management and administrative skills.

• Empathetic, care for people and desires to serve the vulnerable segment of society.

• Value teamwork to achieve common goals.

The level of offer will commensurate with applicants' experience and track records. Successful candidates will be offered a 2/3-year contract in the first instance.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.