Sport Development Manager

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…