High Performance Executive

Fencing Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Fencing Singapore is seeking a High Performance Executive to assist the High Performance Manager in developing and executing a comprehensive plan to achieve national and international fencing success, focusing on athlete development, coaching, sports science, and competition strategies.

You will coordinate long-term frameworks, plan annual programmes, liaise with sports science providers, manage budgets, update policies, and ensure compliant operations to support elite performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a long-term (4+ years) High Performance framework to guide Senior, Junior, and Cadet athlete development across all weapon disciplines, in collaboration with the High Performance Manager and Sub-Committee.
• Coordinate and deliver annual High Performance plans and programmes, including National Training Centre, spexScholarship, spexPotential, National Team programmes, and Campaign Support initiatives.
• Coordinate sports science and sports medicine services with High Performance Sport Institute and other providers to optimize athlete support.
• Plan and manage budgets for High Performance programmes, ensuring efficient resource allocation and compliance with financial policies.
• Review and update High Performance policies and frameworks related to National Team, National Training Centre, ranking systems, and athlete selection processes.
• Perform financial, administrative, and operational tasks to support effective delivery of High Performance programmes.
• Manage and maintain the athlete ranking system in compliance with Fencing Singapore regulations and policies.
• Coordinate competition entries and registrations for athletes in international and regional events.
• Provide logistical and administrative support to coaches during major Games and competitions, including competition entries, operational coordination, and execution support.
• Support implementation of Clean Sport and anti-doping programmes, promoting fairness, integrity, and compliance within the fencing community.
• Assist in planning and coordinating National Team participation in international competitions such as the Olympic Games and FIE-sanctioned events.
• Coordinate logistics and travel arrangements for athletes during training camps and competitions, ensuring athlete well-being.
• Travel overseas as required to support competition operations, team administration, logistics coordination, and athlete welfare during competitions and training camps.
• Maintain effective relationships with athletes, coaches, parents, sponsors, government agencies, and international fencing bodies to advance the High Performance programme.
• Communicate regularly with stakeholders by providing updates on High Performance programmes and developments.
• Prepare circulars, reports, meeting notes, and other communication materials related to High Performance activities.
• Perform additional duties assigned by Management and appointed Office Bearers in line with organisational policies.

Job description

Company Overview

Fencing Singapore, the national governing body for fencing, supports over 2,000 fencers across 19 affiliates. We develop athletes from grassroots to elite levels, promoting excellence, inclusivity, and sportsmanship in fencing.

Job Summary

The High Performance Executive (HPE) supports the High Performance Manager in developing and executing a comprehensive high-performance plan to achieve national and international fencing success, focusing on athlete development, coaching, sports science, and competition strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a long-term (4+ years) High Performance framework to guide Senior, Junior, and Cadet athlete development across all weapon disciplines, in collaboration with the High Performance Manager and Sub-Committee.
• Coordinate and deliver annual High Performance plans and programmes, including National Training Centre, spexScholarship, spexPotential, National Team programmes, and Campaign Support initiatives.
• Coordinate sports science and sports medicine services with High Performance Sport Institute and other providers to optimize athlete support.
• Plan and manage budgets for High Performance programmes, ensuring efficient resource allocation and compliance with financial policies.
• Review and update High Performance policies and frameworks related to National Team, National Training Centre, ranking systems, and athlete selection processes.
• Perform financial, administrative, and operational tasks to support effective delivery of High Performance programmes.
• Manage and maintain the athlete ranking system in compliance with Fencing Singapore regulations and policies.
• Coordinate competition entries and registrations for athletes in international and regional events.
• Provide logistical and administrative support to coaches during major Games and competitions, including competition entries, operational coordination, and execution support.
• Support implementation of Clean Sport and anti-doping programmes, promoting fairness, integrity, and compliance within the fencing community.
• Assist in planning and coordinating National Team participation in international competitions such as the Olympic Games and FIE-sanctioned events.
• Coordinate logistics and travel arrangements for athletes during training camps and competitions, ensuring athlete well-being.
• Travel overseas as required to support competition operations, team administration, logistics coordination, and athlete welfare during competitions and training camps.
• Maintain effective relationships with athletes, coaches, parents, sponsors, government agencies, and international fencing bodies to advance the High Performance programme.
• Communicate regularly with stakeholders by providing updates on High Performance programmes and developments.
• Prepare circulars, reports, meeting notes, and other communication materials related to High Performance activities.
• Perform additional duties assigned by Management and appointed Office Bearers in line with organisational policies.