Assistant General Manager / Senior Manager

NSA                      :             TRIATHLON ASSOCIATION OF SINGAPORE

JOB TITLE           :             ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER / SENIOR MANAGER                                                  

REPORTS TO       :             TAS GENERAL MANAGER AND TAS GOVERNING BOARD

A. Primary Purpose:

The AGM / SM will be the co-ordinator of the following key areas of responsibilities:

  • a) Secretariat Management
  • b) Sports Development (Pathway, Community)
  • c) Events Management
  • d) Marketing, Communications, PR, Brand Management (Website, Social Media)
  • e) Business, Sponsorship, Donation Management

a) Secretariat Management

  • To oversee the work and well-being of all staff
  • To ensure optimal staffing requirements.
  • Plan, appraise and monitor staff development.
  • To manage all staffing issue (eg, resolve conflict, provide counselling, motivate and encourage)

b) Sports Development

  • Oversee the development of community and of grass roots programs to increase participation
  • Support the Development Committee in their programs (Youth Aquathlon League, Camps, Clinics)
  • Support the Women’s Committee in their programs (Women’s Race, Camps, Clinics)

c) Events Management

  • Competition Manager role in TAS organized Events (with 3rd party Event Delivery Partner), ensure the budget and timeline of the event, proper management and organisation in accordance to agreement.
  • Oversee the sanction policy, Recruitment of Technical Officials for sanctioned events.
  • Oversee the planning, coordination and management of Triathlon and related multi-sports Events’ Calendar in Singapore 

d) Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Brand Management (Together with GM and Board, with support from 3rd party external vendors where required)

  • Oversee and Manage TAS brand and public communications
  • Oversee and Manage TAS website and Social Media
  • Ensure timely dissemination of news and updates to the triathlon communities through various platforms such as TAS website, social media, emails, newsletter etc.
  • Develop and implement a marketing plan to properly elevate and strengthen TAS brand publicly: schedule of postings to increase followings, outreach and profile of TAS’s activities, athletes, clubs.
  • Where needed, to Invite Guest of Honour for events, address the necessary needs and prepare the admin briefs.
  • Where needed, oversee the preparation of any press release and ensure that the releases are sent out at appropriate times for all activities, in consultation with the Board
  • Manage and maintain media relations and be media spokesperson for the organisation.

e) Business / Sponsorship / Donation Development (Together with GM and Board, with support from 3rd party external vendors where required)

  • Develop and implement strategies to diversify revenue streams.
  • Develop and Implement strategic plans to increase sponsorships and donations. Tasks includes writing sponsorship agreement, presenting the sponsorship plan, negotiating contracts, managing contractual risks
  • Manage and maintain sponsorships and partnerships agreements. Ensure deliverables for both sponsors and TAS are fulfilled.
  • Ensure events and programs are run successfully, TAS and sponsors’ publicity opportunities are optimized at all times.
  • Sponsorships (cash or value-in-kind or product or services) and donation drives for HPP and Pathway Programs

B. Secondary Purpose:

The AGM / SM will also be assisting the GM in his key functions where needed and called upon, which includes:

  • Leadership
  • Strategic Planning
  • Governance and Compliance
  • Multi Year Sports Plan
  • SportSG Annual Grant
  • Relationship and Partnership

C. General

  • Attend all meetings and prepare meeting minutes if required
  • Any other task and duties assigned by GM and/or TAS Board

Job Requirements:

  • Full time, Senior Management
  • 8 years experience in General Management, Supervisory Role, people/stakeholder Management, Business Development
  • University Degree or Diploma, preferably in fields of Business Administration, Physical Education, Sports Management or other sports-related discipline. 
  • Passion for Sports, Knowledge in Triathlon
  • Experience working with Non-Profit organisations, or any Sport Agencies is an advantage
  • Show excellent leadership quality and interpersonal skills.
  • Positive attitude and good problem-solving skills
  • Strong planning and organisational skills
  • Strong adaptability skills, Strong Team player with ability to build rapport and collaborative working relationship with people from a wide range of cultures and backgrounds
  • Possess initiative with the ability to prioritize, multi-task and work independently under pressure to meet agreed schedules/deadlines
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken
  • Willing to work on weekends and extended working hours during events / competitions period, and travel from time to time, when called upon
  • Proficiency in MS Excel is essential, literacy in other MS Office suites required (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Interested candidates, please email CV (indicating current & expected salary, notice period required) to: eugene.ong@triathlonsingapore.org 

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Closing Date: 14 December 2024

33rd SEA Games, Thailand 2025 –

Triathlon Association of Singapore released our Selection Policy for the 33rd SEA Games to be held in Bangkok-Chonburi-Songkhla, Thailand from 9 to 20 December 2025.

There will be a total of 11 events across 3 disciplines: Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquathlon.

Eligibility

  • To be considered for selection, an athlete must meet all the following eligibility criteria:
  • Singapore Citizen, and should not be holding dual citizenship if they are above 22 years old, at the time of nomination
  • At least 16 years of age as of 31 December 2025, for the Individual events
  • At least 15 years of age as of 31 December 2025, for the relay events
  • Be a registered member of TAS, and in good standing
  • Draft Legal Endorsed, or had raced in a WT draft legal race in the last 12 months.
  • Valid Pre-Participation Examination
  • Have competed in at least 2 two selection events (refer to point 4.1), with at least 1 of the 2 events being an actual race (point 4.1a, 4.1b). Exemption may be granted due to extenuating circumstances (refer to point 5.4)

Notice of Annual General Meeting 2024

Notice is hereby given that the 2024 Annual General Meeting of Triathlon Association of Singapore will be held by way of electronic means. Details as follow:

Date: 30 September 2024 (Monday)

Time: 7:00pm

Venue: Zoom Meeting Room

The 2024 AGM will transact the following business: –

  1. Welcome Address
  2. To approve and confirm the minutes of the 2023 AGM held on 29 September 2023
  3. To approve and confirm the Annual Report for the year ending 31 March 2024.
  4. To approve and confirm the Statement of Accounts for the year ending 31 March 2024.
  5. To appoint the external Auditor for the ensuing Year – 1st April 2024 to 31 March 2025.
  6. To elect the nine (9) Governing Board Members for the next term (2024 to 2026)
  7. To transact any other business brought forward, in accordance with the Constitution of TAS, Clause 14.4 – “Full Members who wish to table a resolution for the General Meeting’s approval must notify the Secretary General in writing at least fourteen (14) days before the date of the AGM.”

Important Notes:

  • Who can attend AGM? Each affiliate (full member and associate member) is entitled to have one (1) authorised delegate to attend the AGM, and must RSVP by 12 September 2024.
  • Who can table a resolution for AGM? Full Members can table a resolution for AGM’s approval  by submitting to the TAS Secretary General in writing by 12 September 2024.
  • Nomination Process:
    • Nomination period will be from 23 August to 12 September 2024 (21 Days)
    • All nominations must be proposed by a Full Member and seconded by another Full Member.
    • All nominees must complete Form A, to include their personal profile, and a declaration form of any personal or business interest that may be of concern to TAS and its member
    • All nominees must be a paid up individual member of TAS, be at least 21 years of age and shall be Singapore Citizen or PR
  • Who can vote during AGM? Only Full Members have voting rights. Each Full Member is entitled to have one authorised delegate (above the age of 21) to attend, speak and vote on its behalf.
  • Please refer to Annex A for time line process of AGM 2024.

Annex A (Time Line):

DateInstructions
23 August 2024TAS to send out to all affiliate members and publish on website:  
Notice of 2024 AGM
Attendance and Resolution Form
Nomination Form for 2024 AGM
Form A (Candidate’s Profile and Declaration)  

(Nomination Period: 21 Days from 23 August to 12 September)  
12 September 2024 (Before 5pm)Deadline for submission of:  
Attendance and Resolution Form
Nomination Form for 2024 AGM
Form A (Candidate’s Profile and Declaration)  
18 September 2024TAS to send out to all affiliate members and publish on website:  
Updated AGM Agenda (with tabled resolutions, if any)
Minutes of the 2023 AGM
Annual Report for the year ending 31 March 2024
Audited Financial Statements for the year ending 31 March 2024
Name List and profile of all nominees for election
List of proposed auditors for the next FY ending 31 March 2025
Voting Form
AGM 2024 meeting Link  
27 September 2024 (Before 5pm)Deadline for submission of:  
Voting Form  
30 September 2024Registration for AGM commences at 6:30pm  
Delegates to join the meeting with their names and representing organisation.  
AGM by electronic means will commence at 7:00pm  

For enquiries with regards to the 2024 AGM, please email to eugene.ong@triathlonsingapore.org

By Order of the TAS Governing Board

AGM 2024 – Attendance and Resolution Form: Here

Recruitment: High Performance and Pathway Development Executive (Contract Employment)

Period: May to August 2024 (4 Months Contract)

The HPPD executive is to provide support to the HPE and SPD committee, with the objective to develop and enhance the pathway towards the HPE sports system of TAS, creating conditions for the sport to inspire sporting excellence in Singapore. The main responsibility is to create opportunities for youths to progress through the athletes development pathway,

Responsibilities:

  • Youth Aquathlon League 2024-2025 season
  • Youth Triathlon Development Program
  • Talent Identification Program
  • Publicity and communications, including profiling of athletes, competitions, clubs, events through website and social media.
  • Any other duties assigned by the General Manager, SPD Committee, HPE Committee

Reports to:

General Manager, SPD Committee, HPE Committee

Requirements:

  • Background in any field. A sports-related field would be an advantage
  • Possess a learning mindset, good conceptual, analytical and project management skills
  • Good track record of leadership and stakeholder management
  • Good adaptability, strong ability to work independently, able to work in teams when called upon
  • Possess excellent communication skills (both written and spoken), presentation skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Understanding of the Sport of Triathlon/Duathlon/Aquathlon will be an advantage

Flexible working hours and working arrangements, with a minimum of 30 hours per week. As long as KPIs are met and roles in TAS are not compromised. At times, weekend work will be needed. Interested, please send in your resume / CV to eugene.ong@triathlonsingapore.org latest by 30 April 2024, 2359hr.