Singles Coach

Singapore Badminton Association is inviting applications for the position of Badminton Coach (Singles). We are aiming to enhance our current singles programme through the recruitment of an experienced Singles Coach with the aim of continuing the development and growth of our Singles programme. This position is a full-time post dedicated toward driving Singapore’s Singles strategy toward further international success in the short and long term, building on the recent success on the world stage. The successful candidate will join the existing Singles Coaching team along with strong support from the High Performance Team and Singapore Sports Institute sport scientists.

The Singles Coach is responsible for the leadership of the Singles programme and planning annual and weekly training programmes for the Singapore National Singles players, whilst managing the daily training environment and working with the High Performance Team to define the competition programme for the players at National level.

The successful candidate will possess the following attributes:

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience coaching within a National Team structure with a primary focus on Singles.
• A proven record of success in developing world-class players and performances evidenced at top-level tournaments.
• A clear understanding of annual planning and periodisation principles in the sport of Badminton and how they can be applied across developing players.
• Holds the BWF Level 1 or 2 qualification or equivalent is preferred.
• Candidates should have strong communication skills, fluent in speaking English as the primary language.
• Ability to create a motivating training environment.
• Knowledge of the usage of sport science to enhance the performance of athletes.

Key responsibilities and main tasks:

1. Lead the planning and delivery of the annual and weekly training and competition plan for Singapore National Singles players.
2. Work in conjunction with the National Head Coach, National Training Squad (NTS) Coaches, and Junior Performance Program (JPP) Coaches in technical leadership of a Singapore Singles strategy to produce world-class Singles players.
3. Ensure that training and competition programmes for Singapore’s Singles players are well managed and reflective of progressive athlete development needs.
4. Work closely with the High Performance Team in the management of the training environment and the overall management of the Singles performance programme.
5. Create a strong emphasis on the overall team culture and discipline which aligns with the targets for the programme.
6. Develop a strong relationship with dedicated Singapore Sports Institute staff to ensure that Singapore Singles players are provided with an appropriate sports science support programme that reflects their customized development and performance objectives.
7. Coach Singapore National players at international tournaments as required.
8. Report to the Technical Director.

Other Duties:

• Undertake other duties as reasonably required by the National Head Coach (Singles) and Technical Director.

General Information:

• The post-holder shares with all other colleagues the responsibility to make suggestions to improve the working environment within their area of work and Singapore Badminton as a whole.
• This job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of the areas of activity and will be amended in light of the changing needs of the organisation.
• The role will be based in Singapore.
• The role will initially be on a full-time contract basis.
• The Singles Coach shall report to the National Head Coach (Singles) and SBA Technical Director.

To apply for the position:

• For Singapore candidates, please apply via the following website: www.mycareerfuture.gov.sg.
• For foreign (non-Singaporean) candidates, please apply by sending your cover letter and resume outlining qualifications to: beelui@singaporebadminton.org.sg.

Please be informed that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.