At Singapore Sports School, we foster a growth mindset culture to inspire our staff to engage in continuous learning and personal growth. This empowers them to make an impact in the lives of our student-athletes, transforming them into motivated and curious learners and skilled athletes who are future-ready and responsible individuals.

If you are passionate about contributing to the development of the next generation of aspiring national athletes, we invite you to join us in nurturing Learned Champions with Character: champions in Sport, for Sports, and in Life.

To apply, you should forward a detailed CV with a recent photograph, stating your academic/professional qualifications, working experience and current and expected salaries to sshr@sportsschool.edu.sg. Please indicate the job title on the subject heading of your email. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Career opportunities for non-teaching positions can also be found on Jobstreet.com and MyCareersFuture.

Corporate Services Positions

ASSISTANT MANAGER/SENIOR EXECUTIVE, PROCUREMENT

You will assist the Senior Procurement Manager in the oversight and management of the School’s procurement function to ensure timely and effective procurement of goods and services, and compliance to procurement policies and procedures. You will provide advice to staff on procurement matters, vet procurement requirement specifications and approval papers, manage sourcing and contract management activities. You will review processes and procedures to enhance governance and operational efficiency in procurement.

Requirements

At least 5 years of relevant experience

Good people management and organisational skills

Possess strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills

High degree of ethics, integrity and professionalism

Experience in using an ERP system will be an advantage

Knowledge in IM on Procurement will be an advantage

BOARDING MENTOR, BOARDING AND BUSINESS

If you are a highly-motivated and engaging individual who wants to contribute to the holistic development of high-performing student-athletes, we invite you to join us!

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, social work, or working with youths in a residential setting will be an advantage. Candidates with other relevant qualifications are welcome to apply
Accommodation will be provided to the successful candidate who must reside in the Boarding School on weekdays. Meals will be provided during school days

SENIOR SYSTEM ANALYST/ SYSTEM ANALYST

You will be part of a highly committed team responsible for managing functional and technical aspects of IT systems for the School. Your responsibility will include on-going maintenance, upgrades and support of the business application systems, as well as identify areas of improvements to the systems. You will work with end-users and external vendors to enhance the systems and provide technical support. Additionally, you are expected to gather, prioritise and document business requirements and user guides, optimise business processes and proactively provide assistance and advice to end-users on the effective use of the IT systems. You will also be required to produce and review technical documentation, including functional specifications, system design, technical and operational procedures, training guides etc.

Requirements

At least 5 years of relevant experience in successfully delivering and supporting major IT systems as a system analyst
Excellent skills in gathering, prioritisation and documenting requirements
Experience in business process design and analysis
Proficient in Microsoft .NET, SQL and SSRS reporting server, with good working experience in business intelligence tools such as Tableau for dashboard development and portal technologies
Good understanding of productivity tools including JotForm, MSForms, SharePoint technologies, and Power Automate
Excellent technical experience with databases, web-development and end-user management
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and sound project and vendor management skills. Experience in evaluating vendor proposals and efforts is required
Highly motivated with the ability to prioritise, meet deadlines, and manage changing priorities effectively
Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
Experience in developing and implementing standards, procedures and guidelines to support operational processes
Prior experience in developing mobile applications and work experience in the education sector is an advantage

ASSISTANT MANAGER/SENIOR EXECUTIVE, HUMAN RESOURCE

You will be part of a dedicated HR Team supporting a specific group within the School, providing strategic HR consulting, guidance, and advisory services to influence talent decisions and add value to daily operations. In this role, you will also be responsible for managing the organisation’s talent pipeline, ensuring an exceptional candidate experience for both internal and external applicants, while partnering with stakeholders across the full recruitment life cycle.

Your responsibilities include identifying resource needs, staying informed on market trends, sourcing and assessing suitable talent, and managing negotiations through to successful placement. You will work closely with stakeholders to align interests, foster a collaborative work environment, and champion a service excellence mindset. A genuine passion for addressing people-related issues, needs, and challenges is key to your success in this role.

In addition, you will support end-to-end payroll processes, ensuring timely and accurate payroll delivery in compliance with relevant regulations, tax laws, and employee benefits policies. You will also contribute to the review and enhancement of HR policies and practices, and assist in the implementation of new initiatives that drive organisational success. Support for boarder HR projects and activities, including events and staff programmes, will also be part of your portfolio.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of comprehensive experience in Human Resource
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Self-motivated, results-oriented, and capable of managing multiple tasks effectively
A collaborative team player who can work independently and is aligned with the organisation’s developmental goals
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to engage confidently with staff at all levels
Detail-oriented, proactive, and well-organised
Tech-savvy, with proficiency in HR Management Systems (HRMS) and the Microsoft Office suite
Solid understanding of the local Employment Act and related regulations
A degree in any discipline, a postgraduate qualification in Human Resource Management will be an advantage

ACCOUNTANT

We are looking for a meticulous and driven individual to join our Finance team. You will be involved in the full spectrum of the accounting functions including assisting in the closing of accounts, financial operations (such as GL, FA), GST, financial and management reporting and budgeting. You will also assist the team in the formulation, implementation and review of financial and accounting policies and procedures, and enhancement of systems and processes. You will also assist in managing the office admin functions of the organisation.

Requirements

At least 5 years of relevant experience in accounting or finance, preferably with exposure to GL accounting, financial and management reporting and budgeting
Strong understanding of financial regulations, accounting standards, and statutory compliance. Critical thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Hands-on with keen eye for details and a high level of accuracy
Proactive, with a positive attitude and a critical thinker mindset
Proficient in MS Excel and MS office applications
Hands-on experience with accounting ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics)
Able to work in a fast-paced environment, multiple-tasks and meeting tight deadlines
Organised, detailed and able to work independently as well as in a team setting
Good interpersonal and communication skills

SENIOR EXECUTIVE, FINANCE

We are looking for a meticulous and driven individual to join our Finance team. In this role, you will be responsible for handling day-to-day Accounts Payable operations and preparing of GST returns and providing support for month-end and year-end financial closing activities. You will also contribute to the implementation of financial policies and procedures, ensuring strong internal controls are in place to comply with audit and regulatory standards.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in accounting or finance, preferably with exposure to Accounts Payable and GST reporting
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Hands-on with keen eye for details and a high level of accuracy
Proactive, with a positive attitude and a critical thinker mindset
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and MS Office applications
Hands-on experience with accounting ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics)
Able to work in a fast-paced environment, multiple-tasks and meeting tight deadlines
Organised, detail-oriented, and able to work independently as well as in a team setting
Good interpersonal and communication skills

School Support Positions

SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OFFICER

If you are a highly-motivated and engaging individual who wants to contribute to the holistic development of high-performing student-athletes, we invite you to join us!

You will work closely with the school management and counsellor to set up structures and processes in the school to support student-athletes with special educational needs. You will also work directly with these student-athletes to provide learning and behavioural support to them, both inside and outside of the classroom.

Requirements:

Dedication and disposition for working with student-athletes with special educational needs
Good interpersonal and communication skills with stakeholders
Relevant experience and expertise working with students with special educational needs
Training qualifications in working with students with special educational needs, such as those provided by the Academy of Singapore Teachers in partnership with the National Institute of Education, or other agencies
Experience working in a school context is an advantage
Interest in sports is preferred

Sports Positions

HEAD COACH, SWIMMING ACADEMY & NATIONAL YOUTH TRAINING CENTRE

The Singapore Sports School (SSP) is a specialised independent school dedicated to providing the optimal sports development and academic learning of our talented student-athletes anchored on building strong character qualities of an athlete. With a team of dedicated teachers and experienced sports coaches and sports scientists, we offer an ideal daily training environment for our aspiring national athletes to achieve their dreams.

We are seeking a suitable candidate to fill the full-time position of the Head Coach, Swimming Academy and National Youth Training Centre, in close partnership with the national sport association for swimming, Singapore Aquatics (SAQ), to prepare our developmental student-athletes for national team representation at international competitions and Major Games (Southeast Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, Asian Games, World Championships and Olympic Games). The Head Coach will report to the National Head Coach, SAQ for technical matters and the Assistant Director Sports, SSP for administrative matters.

If you are a highly motivated, engaging and enthusiastic leader looking for a challenging purpose to develop high-performance student-athletes and to lead a team to do so, we invite you to join us.

You will be responsible for planning, implementing, evaluating and improving the training and competition plans for student-athletes, based on long-term athlete development principles. You will lead and work with a team of coaches to achieve the Academy and national objectives. You will work with the general manager, fellow coaches, teachers, mentors, parents and other stakeholders to achieve the sporting goals and holistic development of the student-athletes under your care, including conducting regular review sessions with each swimmer to discuss performance progress and goals.

You will also be expected to work with the general manager to recruit suitable student-athletes, mentor the team of coaches in the Academy and establish good relationships with parents and external stakeholders such as SAQ’s High-Performance Team.

Requirements

At least 10 years’ experience of coaching competitive and developmental youth athletes.

Able to lead, mentor and develop coaches to increase their capabilities and deliver a higher standard of coaching.

Possess the equivalent of the SG-Coach Level 3 (Theory and Technical) and/or an international swimming coaching qualification recognised by World Aquatics.

Fulfil requirements to obtain National Registry of Coaches (NROC) membership and Ministry of Education (MOE) registration.

Displays good understanding of sports science as applied to elite youth sports based on long term athlete development principles.

Keen understanding of the quality Daily Training Environment needed for the development of student-athletes.

Competent in values inculcation and character development for student-athletes.

Good planning, administrative and organizational skills, with progressive knowledge, skills and attitude towards the use of data analytics in the training program.

Good team player and able to communicate well in English with student-athletes and stakeholders.

Experience working within a school environment would be an advantage.

COACH, BOWLING ACADEMY

Singapore Sports School is seeking a suitable candidate to fill the position of Coach, Bowling Academy.

You will be responsible for planning and implementing the training and competition plans for a group of student-athletes towards high performance in sports, based on long-term athlete development principles, under the guidance of the Bowling Academy Head Coach. You will keep track of the progress of each student-athlete and provide regular updates to the Bowling Academy, the student-athletes and their parents. You will work with the Head Coach, General Manager, fellow coaches, school staff and external stakeholders to achieve the sporting goals and holistic development of the student-athletes under your care.

If you are a highly motivated, engaging and committed team player with a good understanding of the needs of elite student-athletes, and possess the competencies and passion to develop student-athletes to be competitive bowlers, we invite you to join us.

Requirements

At least 3 years of competitive coaching experience with elite and developmental youth athletes.
Possesses at least SG-Coach Level 1 certification or equivalent and is registered with the National Registry of Coaches (NROC).
Possesses at least Singapore Bowling Federation (SBF) Level 2 Technical certification.
Possesses a valid Standard First Aid + CPR/AED certification.
Must be registered with the Ministry of Education.
Displays good understanding of sports science as applied to elite youth sports based on long term athlete development principles.
Competent in values inculcation and character development for student-athletes.
Good planning, administrative and organizational skills.
Able to communicate well in English with student-athletes and stakeholders.

COACH, FENCING ACADEMY

Singapore Sports School is seeking a suitable candidate to fill the position of Coach (Foil), Fencing Academy.

You will be responsible for planning and implementing the training and competition plans for a group of student-athletes towards high performance in sports, based on long-term athlete development principles, under the guidance of the Fencing Academy Head Coach. You will keep track of the progress of each student-athlete and provide regular updates to the Fencing Academy, the student-athletes and their parents. You will work with the Head Coach, General Manager, fellow coaches, school staff and external stakeholders to achieve the sporting goals and holistic development of the student-athletes under your care.

If you are a highly motivated, engaging and committed team player with a good understanding of the needs of elite student-athletes, and possess the competencies and passion to develop student-athletes to be competitive fencers, we invite you to join us.

Requirements:

At least 3 years of competitive coaching experience with elite and developmental foil youth athletes (ages 12-21 years-old), preferably with exposure to regional/international cadet and junior championships.
Possesses an international/national coaching qualification in Fencing recognised or accredited by FIE. Possesses at least SG-Coach Level 1 certification or equivalent and is registered with the National Registry of Coaches (NROC). For foreign coach selected for the position, Singapore Sports School will facilitate the registration with the NROC.
Possesses a valid Standard First Aid + CPR/AED certification.
Must be registered with the Ministry of Education.
Displays good understanding of sports science as applied to elite youth sports based on long term athlete development principles.
Competent in values inculcation and character development for student-athletes.
Good planning, administrative and organisational skills.
Able to communicate well in English with student-athletes and stakeholders.

COACH, FOOTBALL ACADEMY

Singapore Sports School is seeking a suitable candidate to fill the full-time position of Coach/Football Academy.

You will be responsible for planning and implementing the training and competition plans for student-athletes towards high performance in sports, based on long-term athlete development principles, under the guidance of the Football Academy Programme Director and Head Coach. You will keep track of the progress of each student-athlete and provide regular updates to the Football Academy, the student-athletes and their parents. You will work with the Head Coach, General Manager, fellow coaches, school staff and external stakeholders to achieve the sporting goals and holistic development of the student-athletes under your care.

If you are a highly motivated, engaging and committed team player with a good understanding of the needs of elite student-athletes, and possess the competencies and passion to develop student-athletes to be competitive footballers, we invite you to join us.

Requirements

At least 3 years of competitive coaching experience with elite and developmental youth athletes.
Possesses SG-Coach Level 1 or above certification or equivalent and is registered with the National Registry of Coaches (NROC) and the Ministry of Education.
Possesses a valid Standard First Aid + CPR/AED certification.
Possesses Asian Football Confederation (AFC) B Licence certification or equivalent preferred.
Displays good understanding of sports science as applied to elite youth sports based on long term athlete development principles.
Keen understanding of the quality Daily Training Environment needed for the development of student-athletes.
Competent in values inculcation and character development for student-athletes.
Good planning, administrative and organizational skills, with progressive knowledge, skills and attitude towards the use of data analytics in the training programme.
Good team players and able to communicate well in English with student-athletes and stakeholders. Experience working within a school environment would be an advantage.

GOAL-KEEPING COACH, FOOTBALL ACADEMY

Singapore Sports School is seeking a suitable candidate to fill the full-time position of Goal-Keeping Coach/Football Academy.

You will be responsible for planning and implementing the training and competition plans for student-athletes towards high performance in sports, based on long-term athlete development principles, under the guidance of the Football Academy Head Coach. You will keep track of the progress of each student-athlete and provide regular updates to the Football Academy, the student-athletes, and their parents. You will work with the Head Coach, General Manager, fellow coaches, school staff and external stakeholders to achieve the sporting goals and holistic development of the student-athletes under your care.

If you are a highly motivated, engaging and committed team player with a good understanding of the needs of elite student-athletes, and possess the competencies and passion to develop student-athletes to be competitive footballers, we invite you to join us.

Requirements

At least 3 years of competitive coaching experience with elite and developmental youth athletes.
Possesses SG-Coach Level 1 or above certification or equivalent and is registered with the National Registry of Coaches (NROC) and the Ministry of Education.
Possesses a valid Standard First Aid + CPR/AED certification.
Possesses Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Level 2 Goalkeeping certification or equivalent preferred.
Displays good understanding of sports science as applied to elite youth sports based on long term athlete development principles.
Keen understanding of the quality Daily Training Environment needed for the development of student-athletes.
Competent in values inculcation and character development for student-athletes.
Good planning, administrative and organizational skills, with progressive knowledge, skills and attitude towards the use of data analytics in the training program.
Good team players and able to communicate well in English with student-athletes and stakeholders.
Experience working within a school environment would be an advantage.

COACH, SHOOTING ACADEMY

Singapore Sports School is seeking a suitable candidate to fill the position of Pistol Coach, Shooting Academy.

You will be responsible for planning and implementing the training and competition plans for a group of student-athletes towards high performance in sports, based on long-term athlete development principles, under the guidance of the Shooting Academy Head Coach. You will keep track of the progress of each student-athlete and provide regular updates to the Shooting Academy, the student-athletes and their parents. You will support the Shooting Academy in implementing the Learn-to-Shoot programme for aspiring shooters. You will work with the Head Coach, General Manager, fellow coaches, school staff and external stakeholders to achieve the sporting goals and holistic development of the student-athletes under your care.

If you are a highly motivated, engaging and committed team player with a good understanding of the needs of elite student-athletes, and possess the competencies and passion to develop student-athletes to be competitive shooters, we invite you to join us.

Requirements

At least 3 years of competitive coaching experience with elite and developmental youth athletes
Possess technical expertise in 10m Air Pistol events
Possess at least SG-Coach Level 1 certification or equivalent and is registered with the National Registry of Coaches (NROC). For foreign coach selected for the position, Singapore Sports School will facilitate the registration with the NROC.
Display good understanding of sports science as applied to elite youth sports based on long term athlete development principles
Competent in values inculcation and character development for student-athletes
Good planning, administrative and organisational skills
Able to communicate well in English with student-athletes and stakeholders

YOUTH HEAD COACH, TABLE TENNIS ACADEMY

The Singapore Sports School (SSP) is a specialised independent school dedicated to the optimal sports development and academic rigour of our talented student-athletes. We believe in providing selected student-athletes, who have the ability to excel in sports, with the necessary support to pursue excellence in both sports and academics. With a team of dedicated teachers and experienced sports coaches and sports scientists, we provide a sound education experience, professional coaching expertise as well as various post-secondary pathways to enable them to achieve their sporting dreams and academic excellence.

We are seeking a suitable candidate to fill the full-time position of Youth Head Coach for Table Tennis to prepare our developmental student-athletes towards national team representation at international competitions and the Major Games (Southeast Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, Asian Games, World Championships and Olympic Games). The Youth Head Coach will report to Technical Director/Singapore Table Tennis Association (STTA) for technical matters and Assistant Director Sports/SSP for operational and administrative matters.

The appointed Youth Head Coach will be responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating the training and competition plans for student-athletes towards high performance in sports, based on long-term athlete development principles. This will include student-athletes in STTA’s National Youth set-up, i.e., the School-Within-School (SWS) Programme in SSP, Junior Development Squad (JDS) and Youth Training Squad (YTS). The appointed Youth Head Coach will prepare quarterly reports on the overall performance and progress of the various teams. In addition, the appointed Youth Head Coach will conduct regular review with each national youth paddler to discuss performance progress and goals. He/She will work with the SSP General Manager, STTA Senior High Performance Manager, fellow coaches, school staff and external stakeholders to achieve the sporting goals and holistic development of the student-athletes.

The appointed Youth Head Coach will ensure that the plans utilise all available resources including relevant support services (sport science, medicine and conditioning) and travel to relevant domestic and international tournaments as required. The Youth Head Coach will also work with the General Manager to recruit suitable student-athletes, mentor the team of coaches in JDS, SWS and YTS and establish good relationships with stakeholders such as STTA’s High-Performance Team. The candidate for Youth Head Coach must have experience in leading and mentoring a team of coaches.

If you are a highly motivated, engaging and enthusiastic individual with an understanding of the needs of elite student-athletes and if you want to work and excel in a challenging environment, we invite you to join us. You should forward a detailed CV with a recent photograph, stating your academic/coaching qualifications, working experience and current and expected salaries to sshr@sportsschool.edu.sg. Please indicate the job title on the subject heading of your email.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Requirements

At least 10 years’ experience of competitive coaching with elite and developmental youth athletes
Able to lead, mentor and develop a team of coaches to increase their capabilities and deliver a higher standard of coaching
Able to work as part of a team while showing initiative and independence in delivering the assigned duties
Possess the equivalent of the ITTF Level 2 and/or an international table tennis coaching qualification recognised by ITTF
Fulfil requirements to obtain National Registry of Coaches (NROC) membership and Ministry of Education (MOE) registration (for foreigners, to obtain NROC within 3 months)
Displays good understanding of sports science as applied to elite youth sports based on long term athlete development principles
Keen understanding of the quality Daily Training Environment needed for the development of student-athletes
Competent in values inculcation and character development for student-athletes
Good planning, administrative and organisational skills, with progressive knowledge, skills and attitude towards the use of data analytics in the training programme
Able to communicate well in English with student-athletes, parents and other stakeholders. · Experience working within a school environment would be an advantage.

COACH/ASSISTANT COACH, TABLE TENNIS ACADEMY

Singapore Sports School is seeking a suitable candidate to fill the full-time position of Coach/Assistant Coach, Table Tennis Academy.

You will be responsible for planning and implementing the training and competition plans for student-athletes towards high performance in sports, based on long-term athlete development principles, under the guidance of the Youth Head Coach, Table Tennis. You will keep track of the progress of each student-athlete and provide regular updates to the Table Tennis Academy, the student-athletes and their parents. You will work with the Youth Head Coach, General Manager, fellow coaches, school staff and external stakeholders to achieve the sporting goals and holistic development of the student-athletes under your care.

If you are a highly motivated, engaging and committed team player with a good understanding of the needs of elite student-athletes, and possess the competencies and passion to develop student-athletes to be competitive paddlers, we invite you to join us.

Requirements

At least 3 years of competitive coaching experience with elite and developmental youth athletes
Possesses SG-Coach Level 1 or above certification or equivalent and is registered with the National Registry of Coaches (NROC) and the Ministry of Education (for foreigners, to obtain NROC within 3 months)
Possesses a valid Standard First Aid + CPR/AED certification
Possesses SG-Coach Level 1 Table Tennis (Full Integration) Coaching Course or equivalent preferred
Displays good understanding of sports science as applied to elite youth sports based on long term athlete development principles
Keen understanding of the quality Daily Training Environment needed for the development of student-athletes
Competent in values inculcation and character development for student-athletes
Good planning, administrative and orgasational skills, with progressive knowledge, skills and attitude towards the use of data analytics in the training programme
Able to work as part of a team while showing initiative and independence in delivering the assigned duties
Able to communicate well in English with student-athletes, parents and other stakeholders. Experience working within a school environment would be an advantage