Pathways Sailing Coach – Performance & Development

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

Job summary

Singapore Sailing Federation is seeking a Performance Pathways Coach to plan and deliver high‑quality training for National Training Squad sailors at the National Sailing Centre. The role supports YPI planning, athlete development, and integration with sport science inputs.

You will help organise trials, camps, and events while maintaining records and contributing to coach development. Weekend work and overseas travel are expected as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Relevant sailing coaching certification (e.g. World Sailing or SG-Coach Level 1 and above).
• Prior competitive sailing and/or coaching experience; experience coaching junior/youth NTS-level sailors preferred.
• Current First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain one within an agreed period of joining.
• Comfortable working with young athletes and their parents/guardians, with the judgement and care appropriate to coaching minors.
• Able to work training-day hours (including weekends and school holidays) and travel for overseas training camps and competitions.
• Familiarity with, or willingness to be trained in, SSF’s FDES athlete development framework and Skill Acquisition Framework is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver regular training sessions for assigned NTS sailors at the National Sailing Centre.
• Develop and maintain yearly planning instruments (YPI) for squad sailors and support related documentation.
• Apply FDES and Skill Acquisition Framework in training design and delivery.
• Support sailors’ transitions between squads and sailing classes.
• Liaise with sport scientists for fitness testing and nutrition education.
• Provide basic physical preparation and mental skills support without replacing specialists.
• Assist with SSF selection trials, events, and post-event reporting.
• Complete administrative tasks (attendance, claims, records) promptly.
• Attend coach development sessions and pursue further SG-Coach pathways.

Skills

Coaching junior sailors

Child safety awareness

Availability for weekends/travel

Team collaboration

Education

World Sailing coaching certification

SG-Coach Level 1+

First Aid certification

Job description

Singapore Sailing Federation is seeking a Performance Pathways Coach to plan and deliver high‑quality training for National Training Squad sailors at the National Sailing Centre. The role supports YPI planning, athlete development, and integration with sport science inputs.

You will help organise trials, camps, and events while maintaining records and contributing to coach development. Weekend work and overseas travel are expected as part of the role.