ASSISTANT NATIONAL TEAM COACH (POOL) Coach - Part-Time

JOB DESCRIPTION – ASSISTANT NATIONALTEAM COACH (POOL), CUESPORTS SINGAPORE

Position:  

Assistant National Team Coach (Pool)

Job Type: Part-Time (1-year Contract)

Years of Experience: 5 years of prior coaching experience with elite, national or state athletes preferred.

Qualifications & Skills: 

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

·       Possess relevant sport-specific coaching certification; a minimum Cuesports Continentals or Cuesports coaching related certification recognized by Cuesports Singapore.

·       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:  

Cuesports Singapore seeks an Assistant National Team Coach (Pool) who would be responsible for the day-to-day leadership, preparation, and performance of the athletes.

The role focuses on supporting and assisting the National Coach (Pool) in planning, delivery and monitoring of High-Performance program and competitive outcomes, athletes’ development, and building a positive team culture, while in alignment with Cuesports Singapore’s high-performance framework and national sporting objectives.

The Assistant National Team Coach (Pool) will report to the General Manager (GM) and National Team Coach (Pool).

Key Responsibilities

Coaching & Competitive Performance

• Assist the National Coach (Pool) in delivering and implementing the High-Performance Training Program and competition plans aligned with organization frameworks, for the National Team and Development Squad athletes.
• Provide match-day coaching support for in-competition adjustments, as assigned.
• Support the National Coach (Pool) to conduct pre-competition performance planning and post-competition review and analysis, where required.

Athlete Development

• Support athletes’ technical, physical, tactical, and mental development under the direction of the National Coach (Pool).
• Provide regular feedback, guidance, and performance reviews.
• Assist in maintaining athlete progression records and performance benchmarks.
• Assist in identifying emerging talent within development and grassroots pathways.
• Support athletes’ development program for junior and intermediate athletes.

Team Leadership & Culture

• Uphold and role model organizational values and ethics, including Safe Sport and anti-doping education initiatives.
• Contributes positively to maintain a positive, inclusive, and high-performance team culture and coaching environment
• Establish clear standards of behavior, professionalism, and accountability.
• Assist the National Coach (Pool) in managing team dynamics, discipline, and communication effectively.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with the National Coach (Pool)to ensure alignment of coaching methodologies and technical direction.
• Engage respectfully and communicate effectively with colleagues, athletes, officials. and parents, where applicable.
• Liaise with support staff including sport science, administration, and operations teams, as required.
• Participate in coaching meetings ,technical discussions, and program reviews.

Program & Administrative Responsibilities

•  Assist in maintaining athlete attendance, training records, and performance logs.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health & safety, and organizational policies.
• Support the preparation of required reports, training summaries, and evaluations on time
• Contribute inputs for monthly or quarterly performance reporting, when required.
• Support national program and initiatives as directed by the National Coach (Pool) or General Manager.
• Engage in continuous professional development.