Senior Executive / Assistant Manager, Programme Innovation

Sport Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sport Singapore is seeking a candidate to support the Adaptive Sports component, equipping Active Aging Centres and nursing homes with adaptive sport tools, and coordinating training to enable staff to run sessions independently.

You will collaborate with AIC to maintain a partner pipeline, organise try-out sessions, and track programme metrics while managing procurement within approved guidelines. A 2-year contract is offered.

Qualifications

• Related qualification in Sport/Exercise Science, Sport Management, or Gerontology.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
• Organised and detail-oriented with good administrative and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with AIC to generate interest among senior care agencies and build a pipeline of partner organisations for the Adaptive Sports programme.
• Equip Active Aging Centres (AACs) and nursing homes with adaptive sport equipment and organise staff trainings.
• Organise try-out sessions at events and on request to demonstrate programme value to stakeholders.
• Track and report key programme indicators with AIC, including AACs equipped, sessions conducted, and participants reached.
• Manage procurement and vendor relationships within budget and procurement guidelines.
• Review and update the Adaptive Sports Toolkit based on ground feedback and coordinate rollouts to partners.
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships to grow programme outreach and impact.

Education

Sport/Exercise Science

Sport Management

Gerontology

Job description

What the role is:

About Sport SingaporeAt 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.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.

What you will be working on:

You will support the delivery and continuous improvement of our Adaptive Sports component — equipping Active Aging Centres (AACs) and nursing homes with the tools, training, and support they need to keep seniors active, socially connected, and healthy. In this role, you will

• Collaborate with the Agency for Integrated Care (AIC) to generate interest among senior care agencies and sustain a pipeline of partner organisations for the Adaptive Sports programme.
• Equip Active Aging Centres (AACs) and nursing homes with adaptive sport equipment, and organise training sessions to enable their staff to run adaptive sports sessions independently.
• Organise try-out sessions at events and upon request to advocate for the programme and demonstrate its value to stakeholders.
• Track and report key programme indicators jointly with AIC, including number of AACs equipped, sessions conducted, and participants reached.
• Manage procurement and vendor relationships within budget and in full compliance with Whole-of-Government and SportSG procurement guidelines.
• Review and update the Adaptive Sports Toolkit based on ground feedback from agencies, trainers, and seniors, and coordinate rollouts to partner agencies.
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships to grow programme outreach and impact.

What we are looking for:

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 preferably possess the following;

• Related qualification in Sport/Exercise Science, Sport Management, or Gerontology.
• Relevant experience in the senior or community care sector, programme development and coordination, or community engagement and outreach.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence diverse stakeholders across different levels and organisations.
• Organised and detail-oriented, with good administrative and project management skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team.
• Empathetic, with a genuine passion for using sport to improve lives.

The level of offer will commensurate with applicants’ experience and track records. Successful candidates will be offered a 2-year contract.

About Sport Singapore

Why We Do What We Do?Simply because we believe that everyone can live better through sport. 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.