Assistant National Fencing Coach

**About the Organisations and the Role**:
The Assistant National Coach will be responsible for the planning, implementation, and coordination of Foil development programmes for Junior and Senior fencers at the national level and aligning the programmes within Singapore Sports School, under the guidance of the National Head Coach. This includes leading the development of foil athletes, guiding the Singapore Sports School Academy Foil Coach, and ensuring alignment with the overall National Fencing Programme.

**1. Responsibilities**:
**A. High-Performance Coaching & Athlete Development**:

- Manage and coach all Junior and Senior fencers within the National Fencing Programme.
- Develop and implement a comprehensive, age-appropriate training programme for Foil fencers ranging from National Junior to Senior levels aligned with long-term athlete development principles.
- Provide expert coaching and mentorship to student-athletes and national junior/senior team members, including those in the spexPotential Programme.
- Design and implement training and competition plans based on long-term athlete development principles, under the guidance of the National Head Coach (Foil).
- Guide and support the Singapore Sports School Programme as a High Performance Pathway Programme.
- Provide individualised coaching and support to student-athletes and national team members, encompassing technical, tactical, psychological preparation, and promoting overall wellbeing to ensure sustained high performance and personal development.

**B. Singapore Sports School Programme Leadership & Alignment**:

- Act as the Singapore Sports School Liaison and Programmatic Lead, guiding the Singapore Sports School Academy Foil Coach and ensuring programme alignment for all SSP foil fencers.
- Work collaboratively with school staff, boarding colleagues, and external stakeholders to achieve sporting goals and the holistic development of student-athletes.
- Support a conducive environment within the Fencing Academy to inculcate values and socio-emotional competencies for all-rounded development of student-athletes.
- Maintain open communication and collaboration with key stakeholders —including teachers, mentors, and parents—to holistically manage student-athletes' development and balance their academic and sporting commitments.
- Actively contribute to school projects where required.

**C. Talent Identification & Pathway Management**:

- Contribute to talent identification and selection of aspiring national athletes.
- Assist the National Head Coach (Foil) in the development of junior fencers transitioning to the senior category.
- Facilitate smooth transition of promising junior athletes into the senior national team and/or elite training pathways.
- Work collaboratively with club/personal coaches for Cadets progressing into the Junior category, fostering a strong pipeline.

**D. Performance Monitoring & Competition Support**:

- Establish and implement effective monitoring and assessment strategies and tools to assess the performance progression of all student-athletes and national junior/senior team members.
- Support the student-athletes and national junior/senior team members in local and overseas competitions as required.
- Provide in-competition tactical guidance and post-competition analysis.
- Assist in national team selection trials and decisions.

**2. Key Deliverables**:

- Development and implementation of age-appropriate training programmes for Foil fencers.
- Effective monitoring and assessment of student-athlete performance progression.
- Successful development of junior fencers for transition to the senior category.
- Achievement of key performance indicators: WJCC medal and SEA Games medal in 2027 for Foil.
- Strong collaboration and communication with all relevant stakeholders, including leading the Singapore Sports School Academy Foil Coach.
- Strong integration between school-based and national training systems for foil.

**3. Required Qualifications and Experience**:

- At least 5 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 coaches selected for the position, the 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 (Singapore).
- 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