Senior Executive

Overview

What the role is:

At Sport Singapore, we aspire to transform the nation through an active lifestyle designed around innovation, 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.

ActiveSG Training Centre (ATC) drives the learning and development efforts for all staff in ActiveSG. People development is key to support the transformation of ActiveSG 3.0. ATC channels dedicated resources in capability development to foster a learning culture, deliver robust training programmes and offer wide range of learning activities and resources in an integrated and collaborative manner. This appointment will be expected to lead efforts in the strategic planning for ActiveSG training and resourcing needs, manage training frameworks, policies and programmes, and design and deliver training courses. One of the key deliverables is the implementation of the ActiveSG Training Framework and training roadmaps for various job roles.

• To determine the training requirements for individual job roles and job grades
• To establish the baseline standards / requirements (skills) required against current status
• To stay updated on emerging skills and developments in learning within the global and regional environment
• To develop and administer training policies and frameworks (e.g. Training Roadmap, Post-learning obligations)
• To develop the Training Roadmap for ActiveSG Headquarters in 2024
• To develop Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) for training policies and programmes
• To conduct review of policies and frameworks
• To consult and provide recommendations for all training related matters for assigned zone
• To manage all training related administration for assigned zone
• To establish project/duty requirements
• To ensure project/duty implementation
• To review project / duty review
• To design curriculum, deliver and assess deliver training programmes
• To review, coordinate and assess external training programmes
• To liaise with internal and external stakeholders and Training Partners
• To conduct periodic evaluation and review to maintain currency and relevancy
• To monitor the timeline and deliverables for all training programmes and initiatives
• To process applications for learning activities registrations
• To support all learning activities administration
• To update spreadsheets and prepare reports
• To manage/administer systems and infrastructure
• To update website
• To develop bite size learning resources
• To provide a variety of learning resources
• To manage learning-related sponsorship and programmes (e.g. WS Diploma, Training Grants)
• To conduct benchmarking for ATC’s policies and programmes
• To commission research efforts with stakeholders
• To maintain relevant training accreditations (e.g. Workplace Learning Gold Award, Accredited Training Organisation with SkillsFuture Singapore)
• To design curriculum, deliver and assess deliver training programmes
• To review, coordinate and assess external training programmes
• To liaise with internal and external stakeholders and Training Partners
• Conduct periodic evaluation and review to maintain currency and relevancy
• To monitor the timeline and deliverables for all training programmes and initiatives

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:

• A Bachelor degree in Business, Learning & Development, Coaching and Instructional Design, Sport, Sport Management
• Advanced Certificate in Training & Assessment (ACTA) or Advanced Certificate in Learning & Performance or its equivalent
• At least 5 years of working experience in related field
• Prior experience in design of curriculum, delivery and assessment in the areas of coaching, learning or training and development will be preferred
• Proven ability to foster collaborative efforts by building partnerships with internal and external stakeholders
• Has a forward thinking mindset
• Has passion for Learning and Development
• Ability to inspire, influence and engage to garner buy-in and support
• Strong business acumen and ground sensing
• Resourcefulness
• People-centric attitude
• Collaborative
• Meticulous
• Effective communication skills (written and oral)

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.

Why We Do What We Do? Simply because we believe that everyone can live better through sport. 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.