JOB DESCRIPTION - HEAD COACH FOR SINGAPORE SPORT CLIMBING AND MOUNTAINEERING FEDERATION (SSCMF)

 Position:  

Head Coach (Speed Climbing) 

 Job Type: 

Full Time (2-year Contract)

 Years of Experience: 

5 years of prior coaching experience with elite, national or state climbers

 Qualifications & Skills: 

·         Possess formal coaching certification(s) in sport and/or allied coaching areas. Graduate Diploma or Professional Degree in Sport

Coaching or related programme.

·         Possess relevant sport-specific coaching certification.

·         Possess effective communication and interpersonal skills. 

·         Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other relevant applications 

·         Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Job Description:  

The Singapore Sport Climbing and Mountaineering Federation seeks a

Head Coach for Speed climbing who would be responsible for the day-to-day leadership, preparation, and performance of the athletes.

 The role focuses on delivering competitive outcomes, developing

athletes, and building a positive team culture, while operating within the

organization’s technical, performance, and governance frameworks.

 The Head Coach holds final authority for competition-day decisions and

is accountable for how athletes perform, develop, and behave under their

leadership.

 The Head coach will report to the General Manager (GM) and work

closely with the High-Performance Manager (HPM), Sport Development

Manager (SDM), Support Staff

 Key Responsibilities

Coaching & Competitive Performance

Plan and deliver the High-Performance Training Programme aligned with

organisational frameworks.

Lead the technical and strategic preparation of athletes for competition, adopting an

active and direct role in on-ground coaching delivery to develop performance

readiness at the highest level.

Make final decisions on athlete selection, and in-competition adjustments.

·         Conduct performance reviews and post-competition analysis.

 Athlete Development

Support athletes’ technical, physical, tactical, and mental development.

Set and monitor individual development and performance objectives.

Provide regular feedback, guidance, and performance reviews.

·         Develop pathways of athletes identified for the respective competitions.

Support progression through development pathways

 Team Leadership & Culture

Build and maintain a positive, inclusive, and high-performance team culture

Establish clear standards of behaviour, professionalism, and accountability

Manage team dynamics, discipline, and communication effectively

Role model organisational values and ethics

 Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

·         Collaborate with the HPM/GM on athletes’ training load, recovery, and readiness

·         Engage with the HPM/GM for feedback and professional development

·         Communicate effectively with staff, athletes, and parents (where applicable)

·         Develop, conduct and supervise the training programme in consultation with the HPM/GM.

 Programme & Administrative Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health & safety, and organizational policies

Complete required reports, planning documents, and evaluations on time

Support competitions, events, and organisational initiatives (such as, National Trials

and Competitions, National Coaches Mentorship Programme, Development Courses

and Programmes with Regional/International Federations)

Engage in continuous professional development.