Job Title:
Tournament ManagerReports
to: CEOPurpose:The
Tournament Manager will play a pivotal role in the strategic planning,
execution, and evaluation of annual basketball events, competitions, and
leagues. This position requires a qualified and experienced individual who
believes in BAS’s vision and mission, and can collaborate closely with the CEO
of the Basketball Association of Singapore (BAS) to drive the development and
growth of basketball in Singapore. Key
Responsibilities:1.
Strategic Planning:· Develop and implement a multi-year strategic
plan for basketball development, focusing on high-performance and grassroots
initiatives.·
Identify key performance indicators (KPIs) to
measure the success of tournaments and leagues.·
Analyze data and trends to inform future
planning and decision-making. 2.
Event Management:· Oversee the planning, organization, and
execution of various basketball events, including tournaments, leagues, and competitions
and championships.·
Manage event budgets, timelines, and logistics.·
Coordinate with venues, officials, volunteers,
and other stakeholders to ensure smooth operations.·
Develop and implement comprehensive event plans,
including marketing, promotion, and ticketing strategies. 3.
Stakeholder Management:· Build and maintain strong relationships with
clubs, academies, schools, institutions, IHLs, coaches, athletes, community
partners, and other key stakeholders.·
Actively seek feedback from stakeholders to
improve the quality of BAS's events and programs.·
Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and
address their needs and expectations. 4.
High-Performance Development:·
Identify and nurture talented athletes through
high-performance programs.·
Work closely with coaches and athletes to set
and achieve performance goals.·
Facilitate the development of high-performance
pathways and support systems. 5.
Administrative Tasks:·
Prepare reports and documentation related to
events, finances, and performance.·
Manage budgets and ensure financial
accountability.·
Adhere to BAS's policies and procedures. Principal
Accountabilities:6.
Liaison/Coordination:· Provide administrative support for BAS meetings,
including Board meetings, Annual General meetings, and conducting team
managers’ meetings.·
Prepare the multi-year sport plan and articulate
the events strategy for basketball pathways development towards high-performance
objectives.7.
Strategic Planning - Sport Development -
High-Performance System Building:· Conceptualise a yearly events plan to promote
the sport of basketball (both 5v5 and 3x3) to increase overall participation.· Collaborate with key strategic partners to
implement pathways development and high-performance strategies, as well as to
promote sport participation and increase the number of participants nationwide.·
Plan and run programs to inspire and unite the
nation through basketball.· Ensure the smooth organization of BAS’s events,
leagues, competitions, and tournaments as the competition manager.· Provide support to BAS’s endorsed stakeholder
events, including managing vendors, service providers, event management
companies, and contractors.·
Ensure all collaboration agreements are duly
signed.· Maintain a database of players, coaches, event
budgets, expenses, vendors, revenues, sponsors, referees, and other necessary
information for organizational knowledge management.8.
Reporting & Compliance:· Submit timely reports on tournaments and sport
participation plans to Sport Singapore, including periodic reports, progress of
initiatives, competition reports, and results as required.·
Draw up an annual calendar of events for both
5v5 and 3x3 basketball.·
Prepare yearly budgets for tournaments, events,
and related activities.·
Submit an annual report on BAS’s events,
leagues, sport participation, and pathways development achievements.·
Work closely with the CEO and volunteers to
ensure the smooth running of events.9.
Procurement & Facility Management:·
Procure facilities, services, and equipment in
accordance with BAS guidelines.·
Regularly engage stakeholders to receive
feedback and adjust plans as necessary.10.
Support for Major Events:·
In the event of major games or marquee events,
the Tournament Manager will fully support, or assume the role of, the
Competition Manager to ensure smooth event execution.11.
Other Duties:·
Carry out any ad hoc duties as assigned by the CEO.·
Attend all meetings and prepare meeting minutes
if required.Job
Specification:12.
Qualifications:· A recognized university degree or diploma in a
relevant field such as Business, Marketing, Law, Events, Sport Management,
Sports Coaching, or any sports or basketball/FIBA-related qualifications.13.
Experience:·
Experience in preparing funding submissions and
justifications is essential.·
Professional experience in sport management is
an advantage.14.
Skills & Knowledge:·
Strong people management skills.·
Proficiency in Information Technology.·
Excellent communication and negotiation skills.·
Strong financial management and planning
abilities.· Good understanding of the infrastructure of
Sport Singapore, the Singapore National Olympic Council, and National Sports
Associations.· Experience working with organizations like Sport
Singapore, ActiveSG, SDG, SSI, NYSI, NSAs, or local sport clubs, academies, or
government sectors is a plus.15.
Personal Qualities:·
Excellent interpersonal skills and effective
oral and written communication skills.·
Ability to provide leadership, motivate others,
and work effectively with limited supervision.·
Highly motivated, energetic, and results-driven
individual is preferred.16.
Additional Advantage:·
Experience playing any sport at the elite level
or as part of a national team will be an added advantage. This job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or
exhaustive. It is an outline indication of the areas of responsibilities &
relevant activities that the incumbent would be engaged in, and may be amended
from time to time to align with the changing needs of BAS.If you are ready to be part of a vibrant and dynamic team that
promotes the growth of basketball in Singapore, we want to hear from you! Send
your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and passion
for the role now! Please note that only shortlisted candidate will be invited
to an interview. Join us in making a difference in the basketball community! Please send in your CV to Leon_Neo@bas.org.sg by 30 Nov 2024.Thank you!
