Senior Lecturer: Sport Coaching & Pedagogy

Republic Polytechnic; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Republic Polytechnic invites applications for Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in the Diploma in Sport Coaching. The role focuses on delivering PET and CET programmes with learner-centred, practice-based teaching and industry-aligned curricula.

The successful candidate will mentor students, collaborate with industry partners, and contribute to curriculum design, assessments, and applied research in sport coaching and analytics. Weekend CET classes may be required.

Qualifications

• A recognised degree, preferably in Sport Coaching, Sport Science, Sport Analytics, Physical Education or a related discipline.
• At least four years of relevant industry, coaching and/or teaching experience with current expertise in sport coaching, pedagogy, instructional strategies, gymnastics, sport technology or analytics.
• Sound knowledge of pedagogy including learner-centred, experiential and active-learning approaches for youths and adult learners.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging teaching for PET and CET programmes using learner-centred, practice-based approaches.
• Design, review, and enhance curricula, assessments and learning experiences to maintain academic quality and industry relevance.
• Maintain currency in sport coaching, sport science, technology, analytics and related areas through professional engagement.
• Mentor students, supervise projects, internships, and co-curricular activities.
• Build partnerships with industry and professional bodies to support applied learning opportunities.
• Contribute to applied research, innovation and adoption of emerging pedagogical practices and technologies.
• Support school-wide initiatives and administrative responsibilities.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum design

Pedagogy

Industry engagement

Mentoring students

Communication

Collaboration

Planning and organisation

AI and data analytics

Education

Degree in Sport Coaching, Sport Science, or Physical Education

Tools

Performance Analysis software

Gen AI software

Job description

Republic Polytechnic invites applications for Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in the Diploma in Sport Coaching. The role focuses on delivering PET and CET programmes with learner-centred, practice-based teaching and industry-aligned curricula.

The successful candidate will mentor students, collaborate with industry partners, and contribute to curriculum design, assessments, and applied research in sport coaching and analytics. Weekend CET classes may be required.