Senior Executive/Assistant Manager (Sports and Wellness)

Singapore Polytechnic (SP); Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Singapore Polytechnic (SP) is seeking a Senior Executive/Assistant Manager to support and lead programmes across Sports Excellence, Wellness for Life and CCA. You will plan and deliver activities, mentor students and manage facilities, budgets and administrative tasks to enhance students’ physical well‑being, character, leadership and sporting potential.

Collaborating with coaches, instructors and campus partners, you will help run SP‑wide events, participate in departmental committees and

Qualifications

• Experience in education, sports management or youth development is preferred.
• Strong organisational, administrative and analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities with stakeholders.
• Willingness to work beyond office hours when required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver Sports & Wellness programmes and activities.
• Coordinate programmes, budgets, coaches, and facilities.
• Mentor students in CCA clubs and leadership development.
• Coordinate partnerships with coaches, sports bodies and stakeholders.
• Support departmental administrative processes and events.

Skills

Event management

Mentoring

Stakeholder engagement

Programme planning

Leadership development

Administrative skills

Communication

Job description

[What the role is]

Plaque of Commendation (Gold) – NTUC May Day Awards 2026

Most Positive Workplace Collaboration Award – Singapore International Chamber of Commerce (SICC) Awards 2025

The Straits Times Singapore’s Best Employers for 2024, 2025 & 2026

As a Senior Executive/Assistant Manager in the Sports & Wellness team, the appointee will support and lead programmes across Sports Excellence, Wellness for Life (WFL) and Co-Curricular Activities (CCA), with the aim of developing students’ physical well-being, character, leadership and sporting potential. The role involves programme planning and delivery, student mentoring, facility operations, stakeholder engagement and administrative management.

The role will also include mentoring/guiding students in Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) club matters. He/she may be required to collaborate with diverse stakeholders to organise SP-wide events that enhance campus vibrancy and participate in departmental committees.

[What you will be working on]

• Plan and deliver Sports & Wellness programmes and activities, ensuring objectives are achieved:
  • Coordinate/Lead Sports Excellence Programme, Competitions, Wellness For Life (WFL) Curriculum and Sports Event delivery
  • Manage programme administration, coaches, instructors and budgets (where applicable
  • Coordinate sports facilities, including gym and swimming pool operations
  • Monitor programme outcomes, safety and continuous improvement
• Develop and maintain partnerships with coaches, instructors, sports bodies and other stakeholders to support programmes and opportunities.
• Mentor and guide students in Sports CCA clubs, including leadership development and administrative support.
• Support departmental administrative processes, overseas student trips and ad-hoc duties as assigned.

[What we are looking for]

• Passion for student and youth development
• Minimum 3 to 5 years’ relevant experience, preferably in education, sports management or youth development
• Strong knowledge and experience in event management and mentoring, and providing guidance to students

• Strong organisational, administrative and analytical skills
• Good interpersonal, communication, influencing and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with strong sense of ownership and the ability to work independently and collaboratively

• Relevant certifications in education, student development, youth mentoring, facilitation or sports would be an added advantage
• Willing to work beyond office hours when required