Senior Manager, Student Sports & High-Performance Programs

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NTU Singapore is seeking a proactive professional to support its student-athlete ecosystem within the Student and Academic Services Department. You will administer high-performance athlete support frameworks, recruit athletes, and coordinate partnerships to enhance sports excellence.

Joining the Student Affairs Office, you will manage events, liaise with external bodies, and ensure athlete-friendly academic arrangements while upholding governance and risk standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in Sports Science/ Sports Management or related discipline.
• Experience in student affairs, sports administration, programme management, or stakeholder engagement.
• Willing to work irregular hours with rotating duty roster across weekday evenings and/or weekends to support sports events.

Responsibilities

• Engage with external stakeholders (e.g., SSP, HPSI, government agencies) to advance student-athlete development and high-performance outcomes.
• Coordinate collaborative initiatives and liaise with National Sport Associations and other organisations for major events.
• Administer support for national/high-performance student-athletes, align with university objectives, and assist admissions/funding processes.
• Monitor athletes’ progress and coordinate support services; assist in event planning for university/inter-varsity/national sport events.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Event management

Program management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in Sports Science/Sports Management

Job description

NTU Singapore is seeking a proactive professional to support its student-athlete ecosystem within the Student and Academic Services Department. You will administer high-performance athlete support frameworks, recruit athletes, and coordinate partnerships to enhance sports excellence.

Joining the Student Affairs Office, you will manage events, liaise with external bodies, and ensure athlete-friendly academic arrangements while upholding governance and risk standards.