ITQ for Swimming Coach

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The Singapore Disability Sports Council (SDSC) is the national sports body for the promotion and development of disability sports. We run a wide range of disability sports programme and are looking for dynamic individuals to join our team as a Swimming Coach.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Planning, Administration & Implementation

  • produce personalised yearly training programmes for different athletes
  • implement and monitor training plans; review plans and provide reasons for modifications where necessary
  • maintain records of athletes’ performance
  • coordinate and maintain records of athletes’ attendance at trainings
  • recommend appropriate competitions for athletes, especially athletes in the elite squad

 

Coaching & Performance Management

Be able to:

  • coach athletes in the specific sports; ensure athletes development and acquisition of skillfulness required for high performance
  • evaluate performance and providing suitable feedback, balancing criticism with positivity and motivation
  • assess strengths and weaknesses in an athletes’ performance and identify areas for skill correction, improvement and/or further development
  • adapt coaching and instruction skills to meet the needs and interests of group or individual athletes
  • communicate instructions and commands using clear, simple language
  • ensure that athletes train and perform to a high standard, maintaining health, wellness and safety of athletes’ at all times;
  • share knowledge and understanding of fitness, injury, sports psychology, nutrition and sports science with athletes
  • monitor, measure and report athletes performance regularly
  • liaise with other partners in athlete performance management, such as SDSC sports officers, physiotherapists, doctors and nutritionists

 

QUALIFICATIONS

  • At least 21 years of age
  • Preferably registered with Sport Singapore’s National Registry of Coaches (NROC)
  • At least 3 years of coaching experience, preferably in disability sports
  • A deep understanding of talent development, athletes’ development pathways and Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD)
  • Sound planning and knowledge in conducting sporting activities

 

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Training Venue

 

 

Invitation to Quote

If you are a highly motivated, engaging and enthusiastic coach with an understanding of the needs of athletes with special needs and if you want to work and excel in a challenging environment, we invite you to join us.

To participate in this ITQ, you should forward your submission through email to dilys.goh@sdsc.org.sg or Fax: 6342 0961 (attention: Ms Dilys Goh)

 

Please ensure that you include the following in your submission:

  • a detailed CV with a recent photograph
  • state clearly your academic/professional/coaching qualifications, working experience
  • state clearly the fees you are quoting for your coaching services, e.g.
    • hourly rate

or

  • per training session rate (please state hours per session)

or

  • monthly rate (please state no. of sessions per week/no. of hours per session)

 

** Please indicate the Sport (job title) that you are submitting for clearly on the subject heading of your email / Fax.

Alternatively, you may submit your interest by using the Coaching Services Response Form. To download, Click HERE

Deadline for submission: 27 March 2016, 5pm
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Thank you for your attention.