Learning Design Specialist - Coach Development Pathways

MOKARA SPORTS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MOKARA SPORTS PTE. LTD. invites a Learning Design Specialist to transform coaching expertise into scalable training programs at Singapore’s premier gymnastics facility.

You will extract knowledge from internationally certified coaches and design comprehensive training pathways that elevate coaching excellence. You will author manuals, guides, e-learning and assessments while building competency frameworks and onboarding for new coaches.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Education, Instructional Design or related field.
• 3–5 years of Learning & Development experience with focus on instructional design.
• Ability to extract knowledge from subject matter experts and structure it into learning programmes.
• Understanding of how adults learn and application of cognitive psychology in training design.
• Experience designing competency frameworks and progressive training pathways.
• Strong facilitation for needs analyses and stakeholder interviews.
• Proficiency in creating training materials (manuals, e-learning, videos, assessments).
• Excellent documentation and attention to clarity.
• Familiarity with adult learning principles and training methodologies.
• Analytical mindset to assess training effectiveness and improvements.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Extract expertise from experienced coaches through structured interviews, observations and knowledge mapping.
• Design training pedagogy and methodology for coach development programmes.
• Create progressive learning pathways from foundational skills to advanced competencies.
• Develop training materials including manuals, guides, presentations, videos and assessments.
• Structure competency frameworks that define coaching levels at each stage.
• Build onboarding programmes for new coaches to set them up for success.
• Assess training needs across the coaching team through observations and stakeholder input.
• Create individual development plans aligned to coach competency levels and career progression.
• Identify skill gaps and design targeted interventions to close them.
• Stay current with coaching best practices, adult learning principles and instructional design trends.
• Collaborate with management to align training with academy goals and standards.
• Maintain centralized training documentation including curriculum guides, lesson plans and SOPs.
• Create a knowledge repository capturing coaching best practices and institutional knowledge.
• Ensure consistency in training delivery through clear, accessible materials.
• Version control and updates to keep training content current and relevant.
• Track training effectiveness through assessments, feedback and performance metrics.
• Measure learning outcomes and impact on coaching quality.
• Maintain training records including attendance, certifications and progression tracking.
• Gather feedback from coaches and leadership to refine programmes.
• Iterate and improve training design based on data and insights.

Skills

Instructional design

Competency frameworks

Facilitation

Adult learning principles

Knowledge extraction

Education

Diploma or Degree in Education/Instructional Design

Job description

MOKARA SPORTS PTE. LTD. invites a Learning Design Specialist to transform coaching expertise into scalable training programs at Singapore’s premier gymnastics facility.

You will extract knowledge from internationally certified coaches and design comprehensive training pathways that elevate coaching excellence. You will author manuals, guides, e-learning and assessments while building competency frameworks and onboarding for new coaches.