ABOUT THE ROLE

The Singapore Disability Sports Council is seeking an experienced and passionate coaching professional to join our Para Swimming high performance programme at a pivotal moment for Singapore para sport.

With the Los Angeles 2028 and Brisbane 2032 Paralympic cycles ahead — and Singapore preparing to host the ASEAN Para Games 2029 — this role present a unique opportunity to shape the future of Singapore para swimming.

Successful candidate will play a key role in sustaining Singapore’s Paralympic success while developing the next generation of high performance para swimmers capable of competing and succeeding on the world stage.

Working within an ambitious and athlete-centred high performance environment, you will help build the systems, culture, and performance standards required to deliver long-term international success for Singapore.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Reports to: National Head Coach (Para Swimming)

The National Assistant Head Coach co-delivers the Para Swimming DTE, manages the programmes of assigned athlete cohorts, and supports the Head Coach across training, competition, and programme operations. The role deputises for the Head Coach in their absence and offers a structured development pathway towards independent coaching leadership in an elite para swimming environment.

DTE Co-Delivery & Training Design

• Co-deliver high-quality, evidence-based DTE sessions at the NTC and satellite venues; plan and lead training sessions for assigned athlete cohorts or event groups, including pipeline athletes where directed.
• Contribute to annual and seasonal training plans; monitor training responses and performance indicators for assigned athletes.

Athlete Development & Growth

• Manage day-to-day training programmes for assigned Para swimmers; provide regular feedback and maintain accurate athlete records.
• Support the goal of growing Singapore’s para swimming talent base: assist with pool-deck observation and initial assessment of emerging para swimmers and TID referrals; relay structured observations to the Head Coach and Technical Director. Where assigned, provide direct coaching input to pipeline athletes.
• Develop and maintain working knowledge of World Para Swimming classification; assist in preparing athletes for classification events.
• Support spexCarding, spexPotential, and spexScholarship obligations for assigned athletes.

Coaching Team & Operations

• Support the Head Coach in day-to-day NTC coaching team operations; deputise for the Head Coach when absent.
• Participate actively in coaching development activities and workshops facilitated by the Technical Director and Head Coach.

Competition & Major Games

• Serve as assistant bench coach at all major competitions including APG29, Asian Para Games, Paralympic Games, World Para Swimming Championships, and World Series events.
• Contribute to competition strategies and race plans for assigned athletes; assist with event entry preparation and delegation documentation.
• Prepare post-competition performance summaries for assigned athletes.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications & Experience

• Recognised swimming coaching qualification at performance or development level
• Demonstrated track record coaching swimming athletes at national or high-performance level, with meaningful experience working with para swimmers or athletes with disabilities.
• Minimum 3–5 years of high performance aquatics coaching experience, including exposure to para swimming.
• Working knowledge of World Para Swimming classification and how impairment type affects stroke mechanics and training design; willingness to develop deeper expertise.
• Collaborative coaching approach with genuine interest in developing under the mentorship of the Head Coach and Technical Director.
• Good understanding of sport science principles applied to swimming performance, including training load monitoring and basic technical video analysis.

Skills & Competencies

Required skills
• Technical Coaching
• Communication
• Works Independently
• Athlete Development
• DTE Co-Delivery
• Attention to Detail

Preferred / good-to-have skills
• Para Swimming
• Classification Literacy
• TID Support
• Training Programme Design
• Race Planning
• Sport Science Application
• Coach Development
• Athlete Welfare

HOW TO APPLY

Submit your CV and a cover letter (including your current and expected salary, and the role you are applying for) to: [email protected]

Subject line: Application – National Assistant Head Coach Para Swimming

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. SDSC is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.