SASNOC represents all sports organisations in Samoa attending all international games.
MEET THE SASNOC TEAM
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER:Tuala Mathew Vaea
The CEO is responsible for leading, supervising, and motivating SASNOC, ensuring alignment with Board policies and strategies, as directed by the Executive Board.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Implement NOC Policy directives by the Executive Board.
- Lead sporting, strategic, operational, and commercial objectives.
- Develop, manage, and operate the services and business of SASNOC efficiently, prudently, and in a business-like manner.
- Maintain and seek to obtain more financial support and sponsorship for SASNOC.
- Manage and Maintain a good relationship between SASNOC and its membership, relationships between SASNOC and international organizations that SASNOC is a member of or affiliated to, relations between SASNOC and its sponsors, and anybody or person that provides support for SASNOC financially or in kind
FINANCE ASSISTANT & ADMINISTRATOR: Tapunuusa Agalelei Puni
Finance Assistant and Administrator
- Assist FO with finance and contact different organizations and entities when needed.
- Overseas the use of the company vehicles.
- Search for help from an electrician, plumber, engineer, etc if needed
- Assists FO to find PV’s for a report etc
- Follow Up NF’s for their acquittal reports from time to time
- Prepare PO or something you need to purchase for Office use
- Administration
- Prepare documents for Board Meetings, AGM, making appointments for CEO
- Makes reservations for Pres, SG, CEO, or Board Members if needed
- Update SASNOC NF’s Memberships each year
- Manages office if CEO and FO are not in the office
SPORTS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER: Fuimaono Auimatagi Upegafilipo Sapani Pomare
Sports Development Officer
- Promotes sports participation and development throughout Samoa.
- Coordinates SASNOC programmes, events, and development initiatives.
- Supports the planning and delivery of Olympic Day and Samoa Games activities.
- Works closely with National Federations to strengthen capacity and membership development.
- Assists with Team Samoa preparations, athlete information, and campaign support.
- Maintains athlete, coach, and performance databases for SASNOC.
- Coordinates the annual calendar of sporting events and activities.
- Engages with key stakeholders, partners, and sporting organisations.
- Supports training, education, and development opportunities for National Federations.
- Contributes to the growth and advancement of sport in Samoa.
SPORTS EDUCATION OFFICER: Tagaloaataoa Afoa Avi'i Faalupega
Sports Education Officer
- Coordinates and delivers sports education and training programmes across Samoa.
- Supports the development and capacity building of National Federations (NFs).
- Works with local and international partners to implement sports education initiatives.
- Organises workshops, courses, and professional development opportunities for coaches, officials, administrators, and volunteers.
- Monitors and evaluates sports education programmes to ensure quality and effectiveness.
- Assists National Federations with strategic planning, governance, and operational development.
- Supports the accreditation and training of coaches, technical officials, and sports administrators.
- Manages sports education projects, reporting, and programme implementation.
- Builds and maintains partnerships with stakeholders, government agencies, and sporting organisations.
- Promotes best practices and continuous learning within the Samoan sporting community.
- Provides advice and support to National Federations to strengthen sport development.
- Contributes to the growth and sustainability of sport through education, training, and capacity-building initiatives.
OLYMPIC SOLIDARITY OFFICER: Annealise Keli
Olympics Solidarity Officer
- Assisting in the operational aspects of Olympic Solidarity programs, coordinating with different stakeholders like the NFs, the NOC and other relevant partners
- Providing support to the NOC and NFs in various areas, such as athlete training, coach development, and sports administration, ensuring they can effectively participate in the Olympic Games .
- Helping with the financial administration of Olympic Solidarity programs, including managing budgets and ensuring funds are used effectively by the end user according to the OS program criterion.
- Maintaining clear communication channels and preparing reports on program activities and outcomes.
- Contributing to the dissemination of Olympic values and principles through educational initiatives and support for NOC and NF activities.
- Working closely with various stakeholders, including NFs, NOC, Continental Associations, and other organizations involved in sport development
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INTERN: Christina Puniloa Leavasa
IT Intern
- Assist in updating SASNOC website, social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram and others) with accurate and timely information.
- Provide reliable solutions to a variety of problems using sound problem-solving techniques
- Serve as a mentor to less experienced staff.
- Estimate level of effort, evaluate new options of similar technology, offer suggestions to improve processes, and provide comments on someelectrical design aspects.
- Work collaboratively and professionally with other SASNOC associates in cross functional teams to achieve goals
- Apply a sense of urgency, commitment and focus on the right priorities in developing solutions ina timely fashion.
- Perform other duties as necessary.
- Creates and executes designs for small sets of new functionalities as part of a software project