Head Coach – National 3x3 Basketball Programme (Men & Women) - Yishun

Reporting to the Programme Director, you will also oversee 2 Development Squad Coaches and 2 Assistant Coaches.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Senior National Team Performance (Men & Women)

• Design and implement training programs and tournament cycles aligned with FIBA ranking periods and major events like the World Cup, Olympic Qualifiers and SEA Games
• Lead all aspects of game preparation, in-game coaching, opponent scouting, and performance analysis
• Ensure athlete readiness, i.e. tactically astute, physically conditioned, and mentally focused, for podium-level competition

1. Youth Team Development (U23 & U21)

• Establish and maintain a structured 3x3 development pathway, aligned with Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) and elite progression framework
• Mentor and manage youth Coaches to uphold consistency in technical standards and support seamless progression to the senior teams
• Monitor and evaluate younger players for advancement into the national senior program

1. High Performance Training Environment

• Create 3x3-specific training plans emphasizing pace, spacing and physical demands of the format
• Collaborate closely with strength & conditioning, sport science, medical and recovery teams to support peak period preparation

1. Staff & Team Leadership

• Recruit, supervise, and mentor Assistant Coaches and support staff across all squads
• Lead technical meetings, post-match analysis and data-driven performance debriefs

1. Competition Strategy & Planning

• Develop and manage a calendar of international tournaments, training camps and qualifiers for all age groups
• Lead scouting and tactical game preparation for significant competitions

1. Talent Identification & Integration

• Develop national scouting system via school, academy and club partnerships and manage regular trials
• Monitor and evaluate player development through analytics, video review, and performance benchmarking

1. Stakeholder Engagement & Representation

• Maintain consistent communication with federation leadership, high-performance units, and selectors
• Act as the national team representative at media events, stakeholder briefings and FIBA forums as required

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of elite level 3x3 coaching experience
• National Sport Association, FIBA, or SportSG endorsed basketball coaching certification or equivalent high-performance (e.g. Level 3) credentials preferred
• Proven ability to design structured training plans customed to the 3x3 format
• Deep understanding of 3x3 tactics, rules, conditioning, and rotation systems
• Track record coaching teams or athletes at top-tier events (e.g., FIBA 3x3 World Tour, Asia Cup)
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills, fluent in English
• Willingness to undergo performance-based evaluations and commit to flexible scheduling, including international travel
• Professional qualification in Sports Science, Sports Management, or a related field

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.