Job Posting – General Manager

Interested Individual are to email their CVs to

An applicant may also apply online via mycareersfuture.sg.

CLOSING DATE IS 25 MARCH 2019.

JOB TITLE: GENERAL MANAGER (GM)

REPORTS TO: PRESIDENT & HONORARY SECRETARY

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the President & Honorary Secretary, the GM will be responsible to devise strategies to diversify revenue streams, and promote the sports agency to attract sponsors and take on a proactive role to raise and develop the organisation’s profile and prominence within the sports industry. The incumbent will also be one of the key liaison person for International collaborations for the sport and be responsible for the management of the organisation’s financials, and day to day running of the operation, encompassing, sports personnel, human resources etc.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Qualifications: University Degree preferably in Business Administration, Physical Education, Sports Management or any other sports-related fields.

Experience: Successful track record in Business Management Development, Marketing and Sponsorship, with a financial background. Experience in policy making and human resource management is an advantage.

Skills & Knowledge: Excellent communication skills (both written and spoken), high level of negotiation skills.

Personal Qualities: A dynamic and mature person with a strong passion for sports. Outgoing, team player, outstanding team leadership abilities and an inspirational work style.

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Sport Singapore (Sport SG)

Provide a direct link between the agency, the Sport SG and other NSAs.

Prepare the Multi Year Sports Plan in accordance with the requirements of the Sport SG, as and where it is required.

Ensure that all operations and procedures conform to the prevailing regulations, policies and guidelines issued by the Sport SG from time to time.

Work with the MC to establish sound governance and accountabilities systems and processes.

To indicate desired outcomes for the position during the period of contract. (i.e. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to be quantified and to specify the time frame for achieving the targets accordingly). This is to be done six months after the commencement of employment.

To help the association in achieving agreed upon KPIs by the NSA and Sport SG

To submit quarterly reports to Sport SG and the agency on progress made in the specified areas of responsibilities.

Responsible for the timely submission of reports and quality business information to Sport SG.

B. Business Development / Sponsorship Development

Devise strategies to diversify revenue streams.

Devise strategies to attract more sponsors.

C. Public Relations

Oversee the preparation of all press releases and ensure that the releases are sent out at appropriate times for all activities.

Proof and edit all official documents and written communication to ensure that they fulfil both the needs of SAA and Sponsors.

Oversee the production and distribution of the Newsletter and ensure that a pre-production draft is sent to the Editorial Committee for comment and necessary changes.

Coordinate the production and distribution of the Annual Calendar of Events.

Ensure that the website is regularly updated and monitored.

To liaise with Key Stakeholders.

D. Sports Development

To work closely with the sub-committees Chairpersons to develop the sport.

E. International Affairs

To monitor and enforce all related sport requirements and as a key liaison to establish links and collaboration with other countries to further the sport.

To collaborate and maintain good relationship with the International Federation & Asian Federation to develop the sport locally and regionally.

F. Staff

To ensure the entire office operation is smooth and efficient

To manage all staffing issue (eg, resolve conflict amongst colleagues, provide counselling to staff, motivate staff and encourage teamwork amongst secretariat staff)

Recommend, review and develop sports management and administration programmes and support schemes as well as policies to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of management practices and capabilities.

Provide direction and oversee the work of all staff and ensure optimal staffing requirements.

Motivate and manage a highly skilled and multi-disciplinary team.

Plan, appraise and monitor staff development.

Set up and monitor the effectiveness of communication channels to ensure that the Management Committee (MC), sub-committees, staff and members are kept informed of activities.

G. Code of Ethics

To act in the best interest of SAA at all times and avoid any interest, activity or relationship that conflicts with the interests of SAA.

To ensure proper governance and stewardship over the properties, assets and monies of SAA.

H. Finance

Oversee the overall budget for SAA in collaboration with the Finance Personnel, Office Manager and Honorary Treasurer.

Ensure that individual budgets for each programme are submitted and coordinated.

Oversee the production of marketing documents for SAA and gain sponsorship for all programmes.

Monitor and approve all finances throughout the year by requesting detailed budgets from the Committee Chairpersons before activities are carried out and ensure that a detailed list of all expenditure accompanied by receipts is submitted.

I. Management Committee

Provide support for all MC activities.

Attend MC meetings to keep the committee informed of Secretariat plans.

Ensure MC members receive relevant documents.

Keep MC members regularly informed of SAA activities.

Prepare the Annual Report for presentation at the Annual General Meeting.

J. Building and Maintenance

Oversee the maintenance of all assets.

Plan for the upgrading of equipment and buildings.

Interested Individual are to email their CVs to