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Singapore Polytechnic

Singapore Polytechnic

Senior Executive/ Assistant Manager, Sports & Wellnesss

Fixed Terms
Closing on 26 Feb 2026

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What the role is

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The Department of Student Development (SD) aims to provide all Singapore Polytechnic students with a positive and holistic Polytechnic experience through meaningful co-curricular, sports and wellness programmes.

As part of the Sports & Wellness team, the Assistant Manager will support the planning, coordination and delivery of student development programmes across Sports Excellence, Wellness for Life (WFL) and Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) clubs. The appointee will contribute to the formulation and implementation of student development programmes and related policies, manage and mentor student CCA groups and provide opportunities for leadership and character development. The role involves working closely with students, instructors and both internal and external stakeholders to organise SP-wide events that enhance campus vibrancy, as well as to coordinate and facilitate experiential learning initiatives. The appointee will also support the operational and administrative systems and processes of the department and section and may be required to serve on departmental or institutional committees. Openness to job mobility is expected.

What you will be working on

Sports Excellence

  • Support the delivery of Sports Excellence programmes for student-athletes in alignment with SD’s development framework

  • Coordinate training programmes, competitions and participation in events such as POL-ITE and IVP

  • Liaise with coaches, instructors and affiliated bodies to support training and competition requirements

  • Assist in coach and instructor management, including coordination of ITQs, renewals, briefings, observations and After-Action Reviews (AARs)

  • Support administrative aspects of sports scholarships, athlete tracking and recognition activities

  • Coordinate booking and usage of sports facilities to support training, competitions and student activities

 

Wellness for Life (WFL)

  • Support the end-to-end operational delivery of WFL modules, including coordination of instructors, venues and schedules

  • Assist with learning platform setup, attendance tracking and results processing for WFL modules

  • Liaise with Schools and internal stakeholders on course registration, timetabling and exemption matters

  • Support safety and compliance requirements, including risk assessments and incident follow-up

  • Assist in monitoring programme outcomes and feedback and support continuous improvements to WFL delivery

 

Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) Club Management

  • Plan and guide the Sports CCA cluster, including club direction, budget planning, and governance.

  • Conduct succession planning for 3–4 clubs annually, mentor student leaders and align club activities with SD’s development framework.

  • Facilitate administration including proposals, risk assessments, CCA points processing, budgeting, reviews, and conflict resolution.

  • Lead overseas student trip(s) annually.

  • Raise ITQs/renewals for coaches/instructors and work closely with them to enhance students’ development and club performance.

What we are looking for

  • Display a passion for student development

  • Possess related knowledge in event management, mentoring/coaching students

  • Experience in managing events, conducting workshops/talks, managing student CCAs

  • Meticulous with strong operational and administrative skills

  • Ability to multi-task and handle several events and/or programmes concurrently

  • Certifications in education, student development related field i.e. mentoring youths, facilitation, etc., and sports will be an added advantage.

About your application process

This job is closing on 26 Feb 2026.

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within Singapore Polytechnic or the wider Public Service.

About Singapore Polytechnic

As Singapore’s first polytechnic, Singapore Polytechnic (SP) prides ourselves in providing the best learning experience for our students in pre-employment and continuing adult education. The mission of SP is to prepare our learners to be life ready, work ready and world ready. Our vision is to be a caring community of inspired learners committed to serving with mastery.

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