Elite Coaching Director — High-Performance Badminton

Singapore Badminton Association; Santo Niño 1st; On-site; PHP 5,938,000 - 8,906,000; Full time

Job summary

Singapore Badminton Association (SBA) is seeking a Coaching Director to drive its high‑performance badminton programmes in Singapore. The role leads coaching and performance across elite pathways, shaping long‑term strategies and athlete outcomes at the highest levels of competition.

The successful candidate will oversee training programmes, talent identification, performance analysis, and coach development, collaborating with coaches, athletes, staff and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in a leadership role developing elite athletes
• Strong knowledge of sports science, athlete development & performance analysis
• Wide understanding of international badminton landscape & trends

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage SBA’s high‑performance coaching and performance areas.
• Oversee training programmes, performance analysis, talent ID & coaching strategies.
• Develop long‑term strategic plans for SBA’s high‑performance pathway.
• Identify and recruit talented athletes, coaches & support staff.
• Ensure daily training environment maximises athlete potential & programme coverage.
• Guide coaches in using data to evaluate and improve training outcomes.
• Provide leadership and resources to coaches and staff.
• Support holistic athlete development including wellbeing.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and ethical standards.
• Collaborate with partners to strengthen the badminton ecosystem.
• Deliver apprenticeship training for SBA-identified coaches.
• Mentor local coaching personnel for succession planning.

Skills

Leadership

Sports science knowledge

Performance analysis

Communication

Coach development

Education

Degree in sports coaching or related discipline

Tools

Data analytics tools

Job description

Singapore Badminton Association (SBA) is seeking a Coaching Director to drive its high‑performance badminton programmes in Singapore. The role leads coaching and performance across elite pathways, shaping long‑term strategies and athlete outcomes at the highest levels of competition.

The successful candidate will oversee training programmes, talent identification, performance analysis, and coach development, collaborating with coaches, athletes, staff and external stakeholders.