National Development Coach (Diving)

Singapore Aquatics (SAQ), as a member of World Aquatics

(AQUA), serves as the governing body for swimming, water polo,

diving, and artistic swimming in Singapore. SAQ is charged with the

development and education of aquatic players, officials, coaches

and volunteers throughout Singapore, and with the conduct of

competitions and programmes for all levels of

participation

Position : National Development

Coach

A. PRIMARY JOB

PURPOSE

Reporting

Structure : Reports to the National Head Coach, Sport Director, and

VP (Diving), supporting execution of the National Diving Programme

and Multi-Year Sports Plan.

Purpose :

Responsible for the holistic development - technical, physical, and

psychological -of a dedicated group of athletes within the national

squad. Ensuring pathway progression and emotional well-being in an

athlete-centred environment.

Role requires a

collaborative coach passionate about athlete growth, aligned with

Singapore Diving's mission to build a world-class

programme.

B.

JOB

RESPONSIBILITIES

1.

Technical

Responsibilities :

Deliver elite coaching for assigned athletes, aligned

with the Head Coach's programme.

Collaborate

in developing annual and long-term training and competition plans

within the pathway framework.

Integrate and

manage the input of sports science teams (strength &

conditioning, physiology, psychology, nutrition, physiotherapy),

ensuring alignment with training objectives and athlete development

plans.

Take a proactive leadership role in the

education, mentorship, and development of coaches within

Singapore's diving community.

Lead the design

and delivery of a structured coach education pathway, including

training initiatives, workshops, and resources that equip coaches

with the technical knowledge, athlete-centred practices, and

pathway-specific tools required to prepare athletes for

international

competition.

2.

Administrative

Responsibilities :

Maintain a structured athlete database, with folders for

training plans, reports, competition outcomes, and psychosocial

notes.

Provide individualised athlete

development plans, trip reports, and regular progress updates to

Head Coach, Sport Director, and VP (Diving).

Coordinate athlete-parent feedback meetings to ensure

transparent communication and shared development goals.

Support stakeholder communication, including clubs,

parents, and pathway partners.

Work closely

with sports science and medical teams to schedule interventions,

monitor outcomes, and report on the effectiveness of support

services.

Provide administrative support as

required to the Sport Manager and Sport Director, ensuring smooth

coordination of programme operations.

Submit

incident reports, trip reports, and performance reviews in a timely

and professional manner, ensuring transparency and

accountability.

C.

JOB HOLDER

REQUIREMENTS

Experience :

Relevant diving coaching certifications, including

dryland and water harness training.

Minimum 5

years' coaching experience, with demonstrated success at junior and

senior international level.

Proven track

record of developing and progressing athletes within a

high-performance pathway.

Experience with

performance data management, training documentation, and athlete

monitoring.

Experience working collaboratively

with sports science teams to enhance athlete

performance.

Personal

Attributes :

Athlete-Centred : Demonstrated ability to foster athlete

confidence, independence, and resilience in an emotionally safe

environment.

Collaborative : Strong

interpersonal and management skills to work closely with the

National Head Coach, athletes, staff, and parents in a supportive,

professional manner.

Organised &

Meticulous : Able to manage performance data, reports, and programme

information systematically.

Professional

Excellence : Logical decision-making, problem-solving, and ability

to handle high-pressure situations calmly.

Strong Communicator : Effective written and verbal

communication, able to produce reports and liaise with athletes,

parents, and stakeholders.

Innovative &

Growth-Oriented : Embraces continuous learning, sports science

integration, and coaching best practices.

Flexible & Committed : Willingness to commit to

pre-competition meetings, training camps, weekend sessions, and

overseas travel as required, within a workload of up to 44 hours

per week over 6 days

Fluent in written and

spoken English.

Applicants are

invited to submit their CV and cover letter in English to

contact@sgaquatics.org.sg