Asst Manager / Manager – Schools Programme Partnership and Engagement

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.

The incumbent is responsible for designing and implementing in-school related policies, sport programmes and initiatives in collaboration with stakeholders such as MOE and HPSI to increase overall sport participation of Children & Youth in schools. This role is also responsible for driving and innovating schools’ engagement and outreach efforts to acquire and deepen schools’ engagement level with SportSG. Role and Responsibilities: • To manage and review the nation programme - Sports Education Programme (SEP) and its supporting processes to ensure smooth operations, optimal grant uptake across all MOE schools, and continuous improvement of programme delivery • To be the Account Manager for an assigned zone of schools to acquire schools to be onboard the School Sports Partnership (SSP) Programme • To plan, coordinate and execute School Sports Fiesta (SSF) events for designated school clusters • To support the implementation and development of the Strategic Partnership CCA (SP-CCA) programme through ActiveSG Academies & Clubs (A&C) • To propose new initiatives and programmes to address gaps or enhance levels of sport participation in schools • To manage online and offline platforms (such as website or Cluster Meetings) for engagement of schools, including marketing content, collaterals and outreach briefs • To liaise with internal divisions (such as Active Health, SportCares, etc.) to integrate range of offerings for schools across SportSG • To undertake Secretariat roles to facilitate and advance SportSG’s agenda with stakeholders at 2 key meeting platforms such as SportSG-MOE Steering Committee and Working Committee • To work with internal and external partners to ensure progress towards desired outcomes aligned with national/corporate objectives • To implement identified offerings for schools to participate in GetActive! Singapore from July to August • To engage schools to participate in other GASG 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: • At least 5 years of proven experience • Experience in partnership and stakeholder management • Strong familiarity with the local schools’ structures and landscape • Passion for sport and its value to impact children and youth. • Strong strategic planning and project management skills. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills • Self-motivated with the ability to multi-task and work independently. • Adaptable to navigate dynamic work scenarios and environment. • Team player 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.