Contract Duration: 3-Year Contract
Role Overview
The Programme Executive is responsible for the planning,development, and execution of a community-based sports programme for childrenbetween 7 to 12 years old. This role focuses on delivering impactful sportsinitiatives, mentoring children, providing basic coaching across a variety ofsports, and building strong partnerships with stakeholders to enhance programmereach and sustainability.
Key Responsibilities
1. Programme Development & Implementation
- Design, plan, and implement children’s community sports programmes aligned with organisational goals.
- Develop structured, engaging activities that promote physical, social, and emotional development.
- Ensure programmes are inclusive, safe, and age-appropriate.
- Monitor programme timelines, deliverables, and budgets.
2. Coaching & Mentoring of Children
- Provide basic coaching across a range of sports (e.g., football, basketball, athletics, etc.).
- Mentor and guide children in developing teamwork, resilience, discipline, and sportsmanship.
- Identify and support children’s developmental needs through sport-based engagement.
3. Volunteer Recruitment & Training
- Recruit, onboard, and retain volunteers to support programme delivery.
- Develop and conduct training sessions to equip volunteers with coaching, mentoring, and engagement skills.
- Provide ongoing support, and development opportunities for volunteers.
4. Volunteer Management
- Coordinate scheduling and deployment of volunteers for programme activities.
- Maintain volunteer records and performance tracking.
- Foster a positive volunteer experience and engagement culture.
- Address volunteer issues and ensure adherence to programme standards and safeguarding policies.
5. Stakeholder Engagement & Partnerships
- Build and maintain strong relationships with schools, community organisations, sponsors, and partners.
- Network proactively to expand programme reach and participation.
- Identify and develop strategic partnerships to enhance programme value and sustainability.
6. Programme Monitoring & Evaluation
- Develop and implement evaluation frameworks to assess programme effectiveness.
- Collect and analyse data to measure outcomes and impact.
- Prepare reports and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
- Ensure compliance with organisational and reporting requirements.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Diploma or Degree in Sports Management, Physical Education, Community Development, Social Work, or related field.
- Minimum 2–4 years of relevant experience in programme management, coaching, youth work, or community engagement.
- Experience in coaching children and/or mentoring youth is highly preferred.
- Experience in volunteer management is an advantage.
- Strong organisational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Passion for youth development and community sports.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Key Competencies
Programme planning and execution
Youth coaching and mentoring
Stakeholder engagement and networking
Volunteer leadership and management
Data analysis and programme evaluation