Senior Kayak Coach – National High-Performance

Singapore Canoe Federation; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Singapore Canoe Federation is seeking an experienced and driven full-time Kayak Coach to lead the daily training and competition preparation of national athletes within our High Performance Programme. This role is central to preparing Singapore athletes for Major Games and priority international competitions.

You will operate within a structured national system under the leadership of the National Head Kayak Coach, contributing directly to Singapore long term performance ambitions.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching senior or high-performance kayak athletes at national or international level.
• Proven ability to prepare athletes for major competitions.
• Strong technical understanding of sprint racing demands and race execution.
• Experience working within structured performance systems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver structured daily training aligned to the National Kayak Programme standards.
• Create a professional high performance culture and ensure training quality and safety.
• Drive technical coaching for stroke technique, race execution and performance planning.
• Develop and implement individual athlete development plans and progression.
• Prepare athletes for SEA Games, Asian Games and priority competitions.
• Lead post-competition reviews and performance analysis.

Skills

Senior/High-performance coaching

Leadership

Communication

Education

Coaching certifications

First Aid qualification

Tools

First Aid

Job description

The Singapore Canoe Federation is seeking an experienced and driven full-time Kayak Coach to lead the daily training and competition preparation of national athletes within our High Performance Programme. This role is central to preparing Singapore athletes for Major Games and priority international competitions.

You will operate within a structured national system under the leadership of the National Head Kayak Coach, contributing directly to Singapore long term performance ambitions.