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Sport Development Manager

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Key Responsibilities

Sport Development & Programme Delivery

● Plan, coordinate, and deliver grassroots, youth, school, community, and club development programmes.

● Support the implementation of WFS's Annual Activity Calendar and Multi-Year Sports Plan (MYSP).

● Develop new participation initiatives to increase awareness and engagement in wrestling.

● Monitor programme participation, attendance, and outcomes, and prepare reports for evaluation.

● Work closely with coaches to ensure programmes are delivered safely, effectively, and in accordance with WFS standards.

Athlete & Coach Development

● Coordinate athlete registrations, development programmes, and national squad administrative matters.

● Support athlete pathway initiatives from grassroots to high-performance programmes.

● Assist in organising coach education, officiating courses, and technical workshops.

● Maintain athlete, coach, and official databases and records.

Events & Competition Management

● Coordinate the planning and delivery of local competitions, championships, festivals, and development events.

● Support logistics, scheduling, venue preparation, equipment, volunteers, and officials.

● Coordinate athlete registrations and event entries.

● Liaise with competition organisers and relevant stakeholders to ensure successful event delivery.

International Competition Administration

● Manage athlete registrations and United World Wrestling (UWW) licences.

● Coordinate entries for international competitions and monitor submission deadlines.

● Liaise with UWW, Sport Singapore, competition organisers, and other governing bodies.

● Ensure compliance with competition regulations and administrative requirements.

● Support travel planning and logistical arrangements for overseas competitions where required.

Stakeholder Engagement & Partnerships

● Build and maintain positive relationships with schools, clubs, affiliates, community organisations, and other stakeholders.

● Support club development initiatives and affiliate engagement.

● Assist with partnership opportunities, sponsorship activations, fundraising initiatives, and grant-funded programmes.

● Prepare grant applications, programme reports, and supporting documentation where required.

Marketing & Communications

● Support the promotion of WFS programmes, competitions, and initiatives.

● Assist in creating marketing content for digital platforms, social media, and promotional materials.

● Coordinate participant communications and programme publicity.

Facility & Equipment Coordination

● Support the operational requirements of the National Training Centre and other programme venues.

● Coordinate equipment setup, inventory, maintenance, and storage.

● Ensure facilities are prepared and maintained for programme delivery.

General Administration

● Maintain accurate programme records, participant databases, and documentation.

● Prepare reports, statistics, and programme evaluations.

● Support organisational initiatives and undertake other duties as assigned by the Operations Manager or Management Committee.

Requirements

The ideal candidate should possess:

● Diploma or Degree in Sport Management, Sports Science, Business, Event Management, Marketing, or a related discipline.

● Preferably 1–3 years of experience in sport development, programme management, events, community engagement, or sports administration.

● Strong organisational, planning, and project management skills.

● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

● Ability to build relationships with athletes, coaches, clubs, schools, and community partners.

● Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital administration systems.

● Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.

● Passion for sports development and making a positive impact through sport.

● Experience working within the sports sector, National Sports Associations, or non-profit organisations will be an advantage.

Working Hours

● 40 hours per week (excluding meal breaks).

● Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays when required for competitions, programmes, and official WFS activities.

● Occasional local and overseas travel may be required.

Employee Benefits

● Annual Wage Supplement (AWS) of up to one month's salary.

● Discretionary performance bonus based on individual and organisational performance.

● 14 days of annual leave.

● 14 days of paid outpatient sick leave and 60 days of paid hospitalisation leave.

● Medical reimbursement of up to SGD 420 per calendar year.

● Childcare leave in accordance with Singapore statutory regulations.

● Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

● The opportunity to contribute to the continued growth and development of wrestling in Singapore.

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