Strength & Conditioning Scientist

It does so by adopting an athlete centric approach in developing and engendering a high performance ecosystem that supports our athletes with optimal daily training environment, clear development pathways and trustworthy governance systems. SpexSG harnesses the full spectrum of capabilities and capacities of all partners such as NSAs, coaches, parents, educational establishments, corporate supporters, and fans so that our Team Singapore athletes would achieve their highest potential and in so doing rally their fellow Singaporeans to do the same with the same Singapore Spirit.

• Training Prescription, Monitoring and Coaching:
• Design, prescribe, monitor and physical training programs.
• Design, prescribe, and monitor individualised training programs based on physical performance assessments of each sport, ensuring optimal adaptation and performance outcomes.
• Educate and empower athletes to improve their physical capacity and movement abilities and quality through strength and conditioning sessions.
• Data Analysis and Interpretation:
• Analyse physiological and performance data to deliver evidence-based recommendations that inform training load management, recovery strategies, and performance enhancement.
• Athlete and Coach Education:
• Educate and empower athletes to make informed decisions regarding their training, recovery, and performance preparation.
• Empower and share knowledge with coaches to make informed decisions regarding periodisation, training, recovery and performance preparation.
• Research and Innovation:
• Stay current with advances in sport science research and contribute to the development and implementation of innovative performance support practices.
• Collaboration:
• Work closely with coaches and multidisciplinary sport science and sport medicine teams to ensure a holistic and integrated approach to athlete development.
• Daily Training Environment:
• Ensure that the daily training environment such as the training space (e.g. gym) is optimal for athlete development.

• Background in Exercise Science, Human Movement, or a related field
• Strength and Conditioning certification by either ASCA, CSCCs, NSCA, UKSCA
• Strong theoretical foundation in periodisation, training adaptations, performance testing, strength and conditioning, biomechanics and exercise physiology within high-performance sport environments
• Proficiency in the coaching and teaching of exercise and human movement including free weights, weightlifting (both Olympic and general) sprinting, jumping and agility drills
• Ability to perform movement analysis (both qualitative and quantitative) to inform coaching practice.
• Proficiency in conducting and interpreting physical performance and capacity tests, including IMTP, 1RM, MAS, Agility, beep test, and Yo-Yo testing
• Strong ability to identify physical performance limiting factors and link analytical findings to practical training and performance recommendations

Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

The level of offer will commensurate with applicants’ experience and track records.