Combat Skills Coach (Striking)

Singapore Taekwondo Federation; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Singapore Taekwondo Federation seeks a Skills Coach - Grappling to design and deliver a progressive grappling curriculum for athletes from youth to elite level at the Singapore Combat Sports Centre (SCSC). You will lead technical development, tactical preparation, and injury-free training, aligning with national medal targets and multi-NSA coordination.

The role requires strong communication, certification in combat sport grappling, and a track record of athlete progression within structured

Qualifications

• Background in Sport Science, International Coaching, or a related discipline (preferred).
• Recognised coaching certification in Combat Sport (Grappling related).
• Current First Aid & CPR/AED certification.
• Safeguarding certification in line with national sport governance requirements.
• Proven track record of athlete development across multiple stages (development → national → elite).
• Experience operating within a structured sports organisation, academy, or national training centre environment.

Responsibilities

• Technical Grappling Development: Design and deliver structured grappling programmes covering takedowns, clinch control, groundwork transitions, escapes and defensive mechanics.
• Tactical & Competition Preparation: Conduct situational sparring and tactical drills aligned with competition formats; analyse opponent styles; support cornering at competitions and camps.
• Athlete Pathway Development: Contribute to long-term athlete development framework; identify talent and progression from grassroots to national level; align with strength & conditioning and sport science support.
• Performance Analysis: Utilise video analysis to improve technique and tactical awareness; track athlete progression with measurable benchmarks; provide feedback reports to Head Coaches and Performance Director.
• Collaboration Across NSAs: Work with NSA Head Coaches to integrate grappling within sport-specific systems; support cross-training within SCSC; contribute to a unified Combat Sports Technical Framework.
• Professional Standards & Safety: Ensure safe training protocols; uphold safeguarding and athlete welfare; maintain discipline and high-performance culture.

Skills

Communication skills

Athlete development

Team collaboration

Integrity & professionalism

Coaching experience

Education

Sport Science / Coaching background

Job description

Job Purpose:

The Skills Coach - Grappling is responsible for delivering structured technical development in grappling systems across combat sport athletes within the Singapore Combat Sports Centre (SCSC). The role focuses on foundational and advanced grappling principles including takedowns, positional control, transitions, defensive systems and match strategy. The coach will design and implement a progressive curriculum that supports athletes from youth development through to elite competition level, ensuring adaptability across various rule sets and combat sport disciplines. The position requires technical excellence, strong athlete development capability and the ability to operate within a high-performance, multi-NSA environment aligned with international medal targets.

Key Duties / Responsibilities:

1. Technical Grappling Development
   • Design and deliver structured grappling programmes covering takedowns, clinch control, groundwork transitions, escapes and defensive mechanics.
   • Establish foundational grappling competencies across youth and development athletes.
   • Refine advanced technical execution for national and elite athletes.
2. Tactical & Competition Preparation
   • Conduct situational sparring and tactical drills aligned with competition formats.
   • Analyse opponent styles and prepare fight strategies where required.
   • Support cornering and technical preparation during competitions and training camps.
3. Athlete Pathway Development
   • Contribute to the long-term athlete development framework for grappling competencies.
   • Identify talent and support progression from grassroots to national level.
   • Align technical development with strength & conditioning and sport science support.
4. Performance Analysis
   • Utilise video analysis to improve technique and tactical awareness.
   • Track athlete technical progression through measurable benchmarks.
   • Provide structured feedback reports to Head Coaches and SCSC CEO and Performance Director.
5. Collaboration Across NSAs
   • Work closely with respective NSA Head Coaches to integrate grappling within sport-specific systems.
   • Support cross-training initiatives within SCSC to enhance athlete versatility.
   • Contribute to a unified "Combat Sports Technical Framework" where applicable.
6. Professional Standards & Safety
   • Ensure safe training protocols during pad work and sparring sessions.
   • Uphold safeguarding and athlete welfare standards.
   • Maintain discipline, professionalism and high-performance culture within the training environment.

We are looking for self-motivated individuals who value integrity, teamwork and take pride in going the extra mile to provide excellent service to stakeholders and the community. This individual should be a sport advocate through living an active lifestyle and staying active. The ideal candidate should possess the following:

• Background in Sport Science, International Coaching, or a related discipline (preferred).
• Recognised coaching certification in Combat Sport (Grappling related).
• Current First Aid & CPR/AED certification.
• Safe Sport / Safeguarding certification in line with national sport governance requirements.
• Proven track record of athlete development across multiple stages (development → national → elite).
• Experience operating within a structured sports organisation, academy, or national training centre environment.

Professional Skill and Other Requirements:

• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills - Good oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrate personal integrity, honesty, respect, and show an ability to handle pressure and stress in an appropriate manner
• Highly motivated and passionate about the sport
• Must be able to form effective working relationships with the Head National Coaches, athletes, the Federation and other stakeholders