chief operation officer/ general manager

WING SPORTS MANAGEMENT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports management academy in Singapore is seeking an experienced CEO with a professional badminton athlete background and coaching certification. This hybrid role involves overseeing the company’s operations and leading athlete training. Responsibilities include developing strategies, managing the coaching team, and providing high-level coaching for competitive players. The ideal candidate must possess at least 5 years of coaching experience and a strong passion for developing future badminton talent.

Qualifications

• Must be a former professional badminton athlete with a recognized coaching certification.
• Minimum 5 years of badminton coaching experience, especially with competitive youth athletes.
• Experience managing a coaching team or sports training center is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee company operations and lead training programs.
• Recruit and manage the coaching team, ensuring high teaching standards.
• Deliver high-level badminton coaching and develop training plans for athletes.
• Organize tournaments and communicate with parents regarding athlete progress.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Training program design

Education

Badminton coaching certification

Job description

We are looking for an experienced CEO with a professional badminton athlete background and valid badminton coaching certification. This is a hybrid leadership role that combines management, coaching, and high-level sparring.

Our academy focuses on training competitive players, including youth athletes and tournament-level students. You will be responsible for overseeing the company’s overall operations while personally leading training, developing coaching standards, and elevating athlete performance.

Key Responsibilities

1. Company Management & Business Strategy

• Develop and execute the academy’s long-term strategy, annual plans, and growth direction
• Build and optimize training frameworks, curriculum structures, and athlete progression systems
• Lead business development, brand marketing, and strategic partnerships (schools, clubs, sports organizations, tournaments)
• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, KPIs, and day-to-day operations

2. Coaching Team Leadership

• Recruit, train, manage, and evaluate the coaching team
• Establish coaching standards, training methodologies, and teaching guidelines
• Conduct regular coaching workshops to ensure high and consistent teaching quality
• Supervise and review daily training sessions delivered by coaches

3. Professional Coaching & Sparring

• Deliver high-level badminton coaching for competitive players
• Develop training plans covering technique, footwork, physical conditioning, and tactical execution
• Provide professional sparring (on‑court partner training) for advanced students
• Guide players in tournament preparation, match strategy, and performance analysis

4. Athlete Development & Parent Communication

• Create long-term development plans tailored to each athlete’s level and goals
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• Conduct periodic assessments and progress reports
• Communicate regularly with parents regarding training results, improvement areas, and future planning
• Support athletes’ mental preparation, confidence building, and sportsmanship

5. Tournament Planning & Team Operations

• Organize and lead teams to local and international competitions
• Design annual tournament schedules and training cycles
• Analyze match performance and conduct post‑tournament reviews
• Ensure players receive holistic support during competitions

Job Requirements

Professional Background & Certification

• Former professional badminton athlete (National Team, Provincial Team, Professional League, or equivalent preferred)
• Possesses official coaching certification (e.g., BWF, National Sports Authority, Badminton Singapore certification, etc.)
• Must be able to coach and provide high‑intensity sparring

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of badminton coaching experience
• Experience training competitive or elite youth athletes preferred
• Previous experience managing a coaching team or sports training center is a plus
• Proven track record of guiding players to regional, national, or international tournament achievements

Skill Requirements

• Strong leadership, communication, and team‑management abilities
• Expertise in structured training program design
• Understanding of youth athlete psychology and competitive mindset
• Passionate about coaching and developing future badminton talent

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform advanced demonstrations and high‑intensity sparring
• Ability to sustain regular on‑court coaching sessions