Manager/Senior Manager (High Performance)

Fencing Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Fencing Singapore is seeking an experienced High Performance Manager to translate the National Fencing Programme's high-performance objectives into actionable annual plans and effective day-to-day delivery. You will work with the Deputy Programme Director, national coaches and stakeholders to ensure training, competition, athlete development and governance are well-coordinated.

The role involves planning, coordination of national training centres, athlete welfare, and overseeing programme

Responsibilities

• Support Programme Planning by translating strategic objectives into annual plans and activities.
• Coordinate National Team and athlete development across senior, junior and cadet squads.
• Assist with competition planning, entries, travel, logistics and welfare for athletes.
• Maintain athlete tracking and monitoring data to support evidence-based decisions.
• Prepare programme documentation, reports and schedules for management review and decisions.
• Coordinate with HPSI, SSP and partners to ensure smooth programme delivery.

Job description

About the Role

Fencing Singapore (FS), the High Performance Sport Institute (HPSI), and the Singapore Sports School (SSP) are seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to support the delivery of the Fencing High Performance Pathway Programme, also known as the National Fencing Programme (NFP), across all weapon groups.

The High Performance Manager (HPM) plays a key operational role in translating the programme's high-performance objectives into effective day-to-day delivery and athlete support.

Reporting to the Deputy Programme Director (DPD), the HPM supports the planning, coordination and implementation of the National Fencing Programme and High-Performance Athlete Pathway. The role works closely with the DPD, National Coaches (NCs), National Programme Coaches (NPCs), High Performance Executives (HPEs), HPSI and other stakeholders to ensure that training, competition, athlete development and programme administration are effectively coordinated and delivered.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

1. Programme Planning& Operational Delivery:

• Support the DPD in translating the NFP's strategic direction and high-performance objectives into annual plans, operational priorities and programme activities.


• Coordinate and monitor the implementation of the NFP and High-Performance Athlete Pathway across Senior, Junior and Cadet squads.


• Work with National Coaches and National Programme Coaches to coordinate annual training and competition plans, identify operational requirements and track delivery against agreed objectives.


• Support the DPD in coordinating National Training Centre (NTC) activities and ensuring that training schedules, programme requirements and athlete support arrangements are effectively implemented.


• Utilise organisational project management platforms (e.g. Asana) to plan, track and coordinate programme workflows and deliverables, including NFP activities, training camps and competition logistics.

2. National Team Management & Athlete Development:

• Support the day-to-day management of National Team squads and assist coaches in ensuring that training, competition and athlete development objectives are delivered effectively.


• Monitor athlete attendance, training participation, performance indicators and development progress, and provide timely updates to the DPD and relevant coaches.


• Coordinate athlete support matters, including welfare, SafeSport considerations and liaison with relevant HPSI sports science, medical and performance support services.


• Supervise and mentor High Performance Executives (HPEs) in the execution of programme and athlete-management responsibilities, under the direction of the DPD.

3. Competition Planning & Delivery:

• Coordinate National Team participation in local and overseas competitions, including competition entries, trials, travel, accommodation, accreditation, logistics and athlete welfare arrangements.


• Support the DPD and coaches in preparing competition plans, pre-event requirements, on-site arrangements and post-event reviews.


• Attend designated competitions as Team Manager or competition lead when required, ensuring effective delivery of team operations and athlete support.


• Maintain accurate competition records and coordinatepost-competition reporting, including results, observations and follow-up actions.

4. Athlete Pathway, Data & Monitoring:

• Maintain and update athlete tracking and programme monitoring systems to support evidence-based decision-making and continuity across the high-performance pathway.


• Coordinate periodic reviews of athlete development and programme progress, consolidating information for the DPD and relevant coaches.


• Support the implementation and administration of athlete selection, ranking, trials and pathway‑related processes in accordance with approved policies and guidelines.


• Identify operational or athlete-development issues and elevate matters requiring strategic, financial or management decisions to the DPD.

5. Programme Administration & Governance Support:

• Support the DPD in the administration and implementation of high-performance policies, guidelines and processes, including athlete selection, ranking, NTC and competition-related matters.


• Prepare programme documentation, reports, meeting materials, schedules and other info required for management review and decision‑making.


• Support the DPD in monitoring programme expenditure, claims, procurement and administrative requirements, ensuring that activities are carried out in accordance with FS procedures and approved budgets.


• Coordinate with the FS Secretariat and relevant internal teams to ensure timely completion of administrative, logistical and operational requirements.

6. Stakeholder Coordination & Performance Support:

• Maintain effective working relationships with HPSI, SSP, affiliates, coaches, athletes and other programme partners to facilitate smooth programme delivery.


• Coordinate with sports scienc