Careers

If you are highly competent in leading a team of professionals to nurture potential national athletes into learned champions with character who aspires to represent Singapore in sports, we want you! Together, we seek to produce confident and self-directed learners who are passionate to make an impact on the lives of people around them locally and globally, with strong values yet open-minded and reflective, constantly seeking improvement and growth. As the Assistant / Deputy Principal (Post-Secondary), you will oversee the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), the Polytechnic programmes and other related programmes offered in Singapore Sports School (SSP), to ensure a post-secondary education that is wrapped around student-athletes’ sports development, for them to achieve their highest sports potential, including representing Singapore. You will also be the IBDP Coordinator working closely with the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO) and World Academy of Sports (WAoS) to offer the IBDP and extended IBDP in SSP.

You will lead the teaching staff to develop and deliver high quality IBDP curriculum, as well as work closely with sports and student development colleagues and other partners, to ensure holistic development of our student-athletes. You will also work closely with our partner polytechnics to ensure achievement of the same. You will seek out the best opportunities for our student-athletes to be enrolled in the most suitable universities or higher institutions of learning, as the national youth / national athletes progress beyond SSP.

A Master’s degree in the field of education, such as curriculum, assessment or learning sciences, is preferred; but the ability to constantly learn and inspire the love for learning and life is essential. Candidates with good understanding of sports development are preferred. Candidates should also have a good understanding of the key educational policies in Singapore.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of leadership and management experience in education
• Strong commitment to develop youth-athletes
• Good writing, communication and interpersonal skills
• Good networking and partnership skills to engage different stakeholder groups
• Experience in teaching and leading the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme will be an advantage
• Experience in curriculum and/or assessment design and development is preferred
• Master’s degree in the field of education, such as curriculum design, assessment or learning sciences, is preferred

If you love transforming student-athletes into highly motivated and curious learners who are critical thinkers, passionate to make an impact on the lives of people around them locally and globally, with strong values yet open-minded and reflective, then, we want you! A Bachelor degree in Economics / History / Geography or relevant disciplines is preferred; but the ability to constantly learn and inspire the love for learning and life, is essential. Interest in sports is preferred.

You will lead a team of teachers in the planning, implementation and monitoring of Humanities subjects - History, Geography and Social Studies, as well as Economics and Theory of Knowledge (TOK) as part of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP). You will also be involved in curriculum design, development of pedagogical strategies and assessment plans, whilst working with other colleagues to drive various programmes. You will be required to teach Economics / History / Geography / Social Studies classes.

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If you love transforming student-athletes into highly motivated and curious learners who are critical thinkers, passionate to make an impact on the lives of people around them locally and globally, with strong values yet open-minded and reflective, then, we want you! A Bachelor or Master degree in the relevant discipline is preferred; but the ability to constantly learn and inspire the love for learning and life, is essential. Interest in sports is preferred.

You will be responsible for the teaching, learning and mentoring of our student-athletes. You will also be involved in curriculum design, development of pedagogical strategies and assessment plans.

Requirements

• Professional teaching qualification, such as the Postgraduate Diploma in Education from the National Institute of Education, or other similar qualifications
• At least 3 years of teaching experience in pre-university institution or secondary school
• Experience in preparing students for the International Baccalaureate Diploma, GCE A-level or O-level
• An undergraduate degree in the relevant discipline is required

You will be responsible for planning and implementing the training and competition plans for a group of assigned student-athletes towards high performance in sports, based on long-term athlete development principles. You will conduct regular meetings with student-athletes and their parents, and keep track of the progress of each student-athlete, including regular reporting. You will work with the Head Coach, General Manager, fellow coaches, other school staff and external stakeholders, to achieve the sports and holistic development of every student-athlete under your care, and the goals of the Track and Field Academy and the School.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of competitive coaching experience with elite and developmental youth athletes, with understanding and experience in multiple event groups as a base
• Possesses an international coaching qualification in Track and Field Athletics recognised or accredited by World Athletics, of at least Level 1 Coaching, with Level 2 Coaching preferred
• Possesses at least SG-Coach Level 1 (Full) certification or equivalent, and is registered with the National Registry of Coaches (NROC). For foreign coaches, Singapore Sports School will facilitate the registration with the NROC
• Displays a good understanding of sports science as applied to elite youth level sports development based on Long-Term Athlete Development principles
• Competent in values inculcation and character development for student-athletes
• Good administrative and organisational skills, and be able to communicate well in English with student-athletes and stakeholders

You will provide strong leadership and support to the Boarding Operations. Your job responsibilities include providing direction and guidance to the Boarding Team in ensuring smooth boarding operations, and that the student-athletes’ overall safety, health and well-being are well looked after. You will coach and develop the Team to be effective role models and team players and to exercise their duty of care diligently. You will also ensure operational support to the meal and, laundry services, and review and improve all Boarding Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). You will lead in conceptualising, planning, implementing and evaluating Boarding programmes/ projects such as student-leadership, sustainable/ recycling projects at Boarding, and be involved in ad-hoc school-wide projects. You will lead and guide the Team in managing all incidents/ emergencies and provide timely updates to School Management. You are required to stay in Boarding during weekdays and be flexible in your working hours, including being called back for duties during emergencies.

Requirements

• Have excellent leadership and management skills, particularly problem-solving, planning, organising, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Able to lead teams effectively and forge strong partnerships with stakeholders to meet desired outcomes at department/school levels
• Have a positive work attitude and drive to work independently and effectively as part of a team. • Have at least 5 years of relevant experience
• Candidates with background in operations management, education, or counselling will be an advantage
• Experience working in a school setting and/or a boarding or residential environment for young people will be advantageous
• Successful candidate must reside in the Boarding School. Accommodation and meals will be provided

As a Boarding Mentor of Singapore Sports School Boarding, you will supervise, nurture, mentor, counsel, and provide the duty of care to your student-athletes. You will provide support to the smooth administration and operations at Boarding and to ensure the overall well-being, safety, health, studies, social-emotional development and discipline of the student-athletes. You will be involved in planning, organising and implementing Boarding programmes, activities and events which aim to enrich the student-athletes’ boarding experience. You are required to work from 2pm to 11:30pm on most weekdays, and on alternate Saturday or Sunday.

Requirements

• Have a positive work attitude, be a good team player and be adaptable to changes
• Possess good people, administrative, planning and organisational skills
• Have passion and dedication to work with youths
• Possess good interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Candidates with background in education, counselling, or working with youths in a residential setting will be an advantage.
• Accommodation will be provided to the successful candidate and he/she must reside in the Boarding School on weekdays. Meals will be provided during school days.

You will be involved in the Human Resource functions pertaining to recruitment, performance management, training and benefits administration. You will assist to review human resource policies and practices and implement new initiatives that contribute to organisational success. You will compile and analyse HR data and support in all other HR areas as assigned.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of broad-based Human Resource experience
• Good interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• A good team player, highly motivated and performance-driven
• Good understanding of Singapore employment legislations
• A degree in any discipline, preferably with post-graduate qualification in Human Resource