High Performance Executive - Para Swimming

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for an organised and motivated sport professional to join the Singapore Disability Sports Council (SDSC) as a High Performance Executive (Para Swimming). With Singapore hosting the ASEAN Para Games 2029 (APG29) and ambitious LA28 Paralympic Games targets on the horizon, the High Performance Executive plays a vital enabling role: ensuring athletes, coaches and support staff have everything they need to perform at the highest level.

You will provide hands-on operational and administrative support to the High Performance Manager for Para Swimming, covering programme administration, competition logistics, budget processing, and anti-doping compliance. You will also assist with athlete pathway administration — supporting athlete records, spexCarding, classification coordination, and athlete support processes across the full performance pathway.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Programme and Pathway Administration

• Maintain accurate programme documentation, athlete records, performance databases, and spexCarding files across the full performance pathway for the assigned sport.
• Coordinate and administer athlete agreements, athlete support requests, talent identification records, and ensuring all processes are completed accurately and on time.
• Support the coordination and tracking of athlete development activities, including talent identification events, NextGen Para Talent Programme records, and spexScholarship and spexPotential athlete files.
• Assist with the coordination of athlete classification appointments and related documentation in liaison with the High Performance Manager.

Competition and Travel Logistics

• Coordinate all domestic and international competition logistics: travel, accommodation, competition entries, visa applications, per diem administration, and equipment transport.
• Liaise with host organising committees and the relevant international federation on team registration, scheduling, and accreditation.
• Ensure logistics are planned well ahead of travel dates, with contingency arrangements in place.

Budget and Financial Administration

• Assist with the preparation, monitoring, and reconciliation of the programme budget; process invoices and expense claims promptly.
• Maintain accurate financial records and support the High Performance Manager in budget reporting.

Stakeholder and Communication Support

• Serve as the primary administrative point of contact between athletes, coaches, support staff, and SDSC’s shared services.
• Schedule integrated support service appointments: sport science, sport medicine, and sports psychology; for Boccia, also physiotherapy, taking into account athletes’ complex support needs.
• Liaise with the Events and Outreach team and Corporate Communications team to support programme activities and public-facing initiatives.

Anti-Doping and Compliance

• Support the administration of anti-doping processes under the direction of the High Performance Manager, including athlete whereabouts submissions and communication with relevant bodies.
• Ensure athletes and support personnel are kept informed of their compliance obligations.

SPORT-SPECIFIC CONTEXT

Para Swimming
i. Pathway admin scope: Athlete records, spexCarding, TID files, classification; World Series entries
ii. Equipment logistics: Competition swimwear; adaptive poolside equipment
iii. Sports assistants / guides: Tappers for swimmers with visual impairment
iv. Stakeholder comms: Athletes, coaches, World Para Swimming staff
v. Support scheduling: Sport science, sport medicine, sports psychology
vi. Preferred background: Sport admin; aquatics experience an advantage

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications & Experience
• Diploma or Degree in Sports Management, Business Administration, Health Sciences, or a related field preferred; relevant professional experience will be considered.
• At least 1–2 years of experience in sports administration or a related role, preferably in a high performance or para sport environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); familiarity with athlete management systems or databases is an advantage.
• Good understanding of competition logistics, travel administration, and event coordination.
• Genuine interest in para sport and a respectful, professional approach to working with athletes with disabilities and their support networks.

Skills & Competencies

Required skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Communication Skills
• Works Independently
• Administration & Reporting
• Attention to Detail
• Time Management

Preferred / good-to-have skills
• Sports Administration
• Para / Disability Sport
• Competition Logistics
• Travel Administration
• Budget Processing
• Database Management
• Anti-Doping Compliance
• Adaptive Equipment Logistics
• Sports Assistant Coordination
• Caregiver Communication
• Event Coordination
• Microsoft Office / Excel

HOW TO APPLY

Submit your CV and a cover letter (including your current and expected salary, and the sport you are applying for or have experience in) to: sdsc.hr@sdsc.org.sg

Subject line: Application – High Performance Executive [Para Swimming]

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. SDSC is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.