Job Description

What the role is:At Sport Singapore, we aspire to transform the nation through an active lifestyle designed around innovative, fun and meaningful sporting experiences.
Sport has the unique ability to bring people together through play, regardless of age, gender, race, ability or social status. It imparts life values, nurtures character and builds resilience. It inspires and evokes the Singapore spirit through shared experiences and strengthens our national identity. We help Singaporeans Live Better Through Sport.
Sport Singapore is constantly on the lookout for individuals who are passionate about what they do.
Anchored in our values of Passion for Sport, Strength through Teamwork and Care for People, we believe in working and playing, not just as a team, but as a family.What you will be working on:In this role, you will:

• Nurture identified Team SG athletes into champions by implementing Sport Physiology support, interventions and innovations as part of Team SG athletes\' training and competition strategies to enhance their chances of delivering breakthrough performances.
• Educate stakeholders (internal and external) on leading edge Sport Physiology so that they become enablers.
• Provide evidence-based, quality-assured, best-practice support that is sport/athlete-specific and performance-focused, both locally and overseas, to address the needs identified by/with coaches and athletes
• Collaborate with coaches in devising, monitoring and refining periodised training plans to peak at major competitons
• Propose and lead R&D projects as Primary Investigator that serve to enhance medal-winning opportunities and build capability
• Establish R&D roadmaps with identified sports, focused on strategic priorities that will enhance medal-winning opportunities
• Devise and provide education resources on Sport Physiology to stakeholders in the sport ecosystem
• Engage in professional development to enhance both technical and inter-personal skills

What we are looking for:We are looking for self-motivated individuals who value integrity, teamwork and take pride in going the extra mile to provide excellent service to stakeholders and the community. This individual should be a sport advocate through living an active lifestyle and staying active.In addition, an ideal candidate should possess the following:

• Background in Sport Physiology, with a postgraduate in Sport Physiology.
• At least 3-8 years of working experience as a Sport Physiologist, with strong background in the application of progressive, evidence-based Sport Physiology support to individual athletes, teams and coaches, in a high-performance sporting environment.
• Certifications in First aid CPR AED; CITI or equivalent for R&D ISAK L1
• Demonstrate good oral and written communication skills, negotiation and consultation skills, open and dedicated to engaging in respectful and effective relationship building with stakeholders from diverse sports and backgrounds.
• Demonstrate the ability to build rapport with athletes and coaches and have them engage in scientific support
• Self-motivated and able to work independently and as part of a team

The level of offer will commensurate with applicants\' experience and track records. Successful candidates will be offered a 3-year contract in the first instance.About Sport Singapore:Why We Do What We Do? Simply because we believe that everyone can live better through sport. At Sport Singapore, we aspire to transform the nation through an active lifestyle designed around innovative, fun and meaningful sporting experiences. Sport has the unique ability to bring people together through play, regardless of age, gender, race, ability or social status. It imparts life values, nurtures character and builds resilience. It inspires and evokes the Singapore spirit through shared experiences and strengthens our national identity. We help Singaporeans Live Better Through Sport.

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