NATIONAL TRAINER VIRTUAL TAEKWONDO SINGAPORE TAEKWONDO FEDERATION
The Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) is the Singapore national governing body for Taekwondo. In 2024, the STF initiated the promotion and development of Virtual Taekwondo, which is strongly advocated by the World Taekwondo (WT).
The STF hosted the first World Taekwondo Virtual Championships in Singapore in November 2024. Our Team Singapore Virtual Taekwondo athletes performed excellently at this inaugural world championships with a historic medal haul of nine (9) medals comprising four (4) golds, four (4) silvers and one (1) bronze under the leadership of STF Virtual Taekwondo Committee (VTKD Committee) and guidance of STF Board.
With this accomplishment, the STF VTKD Committee is gearing towards enabling our athletes to continue to perform well at the next Major Games and Virtual Taekwondo Championships. The Committee is seeking like-minded and committed individual to assume the roles of national trainer for STF 2025 Virtual Taekwondo National Development Squad (NDS).
About the Position
| Job Title : | National Trainer Virtual Taekwondo |
| Organisation : | Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF |
| Reporting to : | STF VTKD Committee and Chief Executive Officer |
| Location: | STF Bedok National Training Centre @ 7 Bedok North Street 2 Singapore 469646 |
| Working Hours: | 7pm to 9.30pm, Monday to Friday |
| Closing Date : | 16 April 2025 (Wednesday) |
| Email Application to: | stkdf@gmail.com |
This job may require an enhanced background check and written reference(s) in relation to safeguarding/suitability to work with children and youth, as well as continual professional development. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The National Trainer Virtual Taekwondo will be primarily responsible for developing and training the Virtual Taekwondo National Development Squad in preparation for podium success at Major Games as well as executing the Singapore Taekwondo Federation’s (STF) Multi-Year Sports Plan and High-Performance Plan.
KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the supervision of VTKD Committee the National Trainer Virtual Taekwondo will work in the following areas:
- To develop and train the National Development Squad (NDS) to achieve podium
success at Major Games, National Championships, local and overseas competitions. - To collaborate and work with the VTKD Committee in the development of training
plans and formulation of medium and long-term strategies for the NDS. - To delivering high quality coaching and support.
- To accompany/lead the team during overseas training and competitions.
- To provide appropriate supervision for NDS athletes, directly or indirectly, to ensure
their safety and well-being. - To operate and maintain the VTKD system, trouble-shoot issues during training, and
ensure proper upkeep and care of equipment. - To ensure the proper use and safe keeping of VTKD system and training equipment
ATTRIBUTES
- Strong work ethics and commitment to excellence.
- Alignment with the vision and values of STF.
- Applicant must be able to travel for overseas training and competitions, if
required.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Proven excellent kyorugi technical skills with at least two to three years of
coaching experience - Demonstrate adequate understanding of Virtual Taekwondo
- Experience in athlete preparation for Major Games preferred
- WT International Coach Certification Level 1 preferred
- Bachelor’s degree with a major in Sports Administration, Sports Science, Physical
Education, Taekwondo or equivalent experience preferred - Familiarity with Virtual Taekwondo training methodologies and systems is
desired