Singapore Gymnastics (SG) is the National Sports Association (NSA) for gymnastics in Singapore. We are supported by Singapore National Olympic Council (SNOC) together with Sport Singapore (SportSG), and have been affiliated to the Federation Internationale de Gymnastique (FIG) since 2003. SG currently runs three High Performance gymnastics training programmes in Olympic disciplines, namely Men’s Artistic Gymnastics (MAG), Women’s Artistic Gymnastics (WAG) and Rhythmic Gymnastics (RG).
SG aims to lead and support the continuous growth of our affiliated clubs, schools, individuals, gymnasts, coaches, officials and volunteers.
SG is offering an exciting opportunity to join the High-Performance Coaching Team and be part of bringing Singapore Gymnastics to the next level. SG is looking for dedicated, knowledgeable and resourceful WAG Coaches to help establish our athletes as strong competitors on the world stage in future.
Work with the Artistic Programme Manager (APM) and the WAG National Head Coach to maximize performance of gymnasts in the National Training Centre (NTC) to achieve the long-term objectives of Singapore Gymnastics.
Required Skills and Knowledge
- National and/ or international gymnastics coaching qualifications, with a preference for FIG Level 1 and above accreditation or the equivalent.
- Up to date with the current FIG Code of Points and able to apply that technical knowledge to effectively groom elite individual gymnasts.
- Flexibility to coach gymnasts of different age groups.
- Has sound knowledge of international WAG development trends.
- Innovative and willing to try out new coaching methods to suit the gymnasts’ needs.
- Basic knowledge of Sports Science coaching methodology.
- Possession of FIG judging brevet would be an advantage.
- Strong people skills and an effective communicator able to establish good relationships with athletes, coaches and clubs.
- A good level of administration skills and proficient computer skills (e.g. email, Skype, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google documents etc.).
