About the Position

What is the role about?

You will be primarily responsible in formulating, developing and executing the sport pathway and capabilities development of Kyorugi in Singapore in accordance with the Singapore Taekwondo Federation’s (STF) Multi-Year Sports Plan (MYSP) and High-Performance Plan.

Under the supervision of STF’s High Performance Committee (HPC) and working closely with the Secretariat, the National Kyorugi Coach will be responsible in the following areas:

1. To formulate, develop and implement short term (6-month to 2-year plan, 2026 to 2027), medium term (3 to 4-year plan, 2026 to 2030, 2 x SEA Games and 1 x Asian Games cycles) and long term plans (6-year to 8-year plan and beyond) for the sport pathway and elite athlete development programmes for the National Kyorugi athletes in Singapore.
2. To submit regular progress reports to the STF High Performance Committee for performance tracking.
3. To prepare and submit the Yearly Planning Instrument (YPI) for the Youth Team (Cadet & Junior) or Senior Team.
4. To develop customised individual plans for selected number of athletes who have been earmarked for Major Games.
5. To train the national athletes/national development squad in preparation for the various competitions, which includes but is not limited to the Major Games, National Championships, local and overseas competitions.
6. To inculcate sportsmanship and the values of required of a Team Singapore athlete.
7. To train national athletes to achieve podium success at:
   • Major Championships such as Asian Championship and World Championship.
   • Major Games (South-east Asian Games and Asian Games) with the goal of Olympic Games qualification.
8. Major Championships such as Asian Championship and World Championship.
9. Major Games (South-east Asian Games and Asian Games) with the goal of Olympic Games qualification.
10. To plan and organise training camps (local and overseas) with clear objectives and desired outcomes.
11. To scout/identify Cadets and Juniors/Seniors potential Kyorugi athletes and be endorsed by High Performance Committee.
12. To ensure that appropriate supervision, directly or indirectly, is provided to all athletes during trainings to ensure the athletes’ safety.
13. To engage local coaches/clubs and conduct coaching seminars/workshops/courses/clinics annually.
14. To mentor local coaches who are identified and recommended by High Performance Committee/the Board with the purposes as assistant national trainer(s)/coach(es) during the contract period

Development

1. To partner Technical Committee and relevant Chairs to advance the knowledge of local Coaches through the Coaching Development Programmes (CDP)
2. To work with SportSG to develop and carry out the sport science and evidence-based development initiatives related to the Athletes Development Programmes and CDP.
3. To work with stakeholders such as High Performance Sports Institute to develop and implement methods for testing athletes’ potential and current athletes’ performance using sport science and technology.

Attributes

• Effective time management, organisational, and leadership skills
• Strong work ethic and resiliency
• Clear written and oral communication skills
• English-speaking preferred
• Strong computer skills including data analytics
• Desire to continue improving and contributing
• Applicant must be able to travel and will spend approximately 25% of their work time on the road

Qualifications

• Degree with a major in sport science, physical education, sports management/administration or similar qualification in Taekwondo
• World Taekwondo International Coach Certification Level 2 and above
• Proven outstanding Kyorugi technical skills and ability to continue to demonstrate and teach these technical skills
• Asian Games medalist or equivalent desired
• Proven records of athletes’ achievement at regional/international championships and major Games preferred
• Minimum 3 years of international coaching experience desired

Application

Interested applicants may send their application to adminasst@stf.org.sg .Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

This job may require enhanced background check and written reference(s) in relation to safeguarding/suitability to work with children, as well as continual professional development.

This job description is intended as an outline of area of responsibilities and not to be regarded as exhaustive or exclusive. The role may include other duties as from time to time which may be required by STF, SportSG and SNOC. In addition, the role shall be reviewed and updated for its currency as to serve the evolving needs of the organisation.

Requirements:

– Minimum qualification: Black Belt

Working hours:

– Weekdays (Tuesday to Friday, 4pm to 7pm or 9pm)

– Weekend (Saturday, Sunday 9am to 5pm)

Location:

– Thomson: 200 Upper Thomson Road #01-06, Thomson Imperial Court Singapore 574424

– Toa Payoh : BLK 177 TOA PAYOH CENTRAL #01-168 SINGAPORE 310177

Remuneration:

– To be discussed during interview

Interested candidates and/or for further clarification, please contact:

Mr. Jang Heejae at WhatsApp at +65 8575 9554

The Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) extends our heartiest congratulations to national Virtual Taekwondo (VTKD) athlete, Ms. Janelle Chia, on receiving the prestigious Lee Kuan Yew Award.

This award recognises not only academic excellence but also outstanding leadership, character, and contributions to the community, qualities that Janelle exemplifies both on and off the mats.

A Journey of Grit, Growth, and Gratitude

For Janelle, the award represents the culmination of a dedicated two-year journey that began with a spark of encouragement during her first year at ITE College Central, where she pursued a NITEC in Aerospace Avionics. “Receiving the prestigious Lee Kuan Yew Award is a great honour, and I feel truly grateful,” Janelle shared. “Since Year 1, this award became a meaningful goal after my Class Advisor encouraged me to work towards it. This recognition reminds me of the hard work, growth, and challenges I experienced over the past two years, as well as the support from my teachers, coaches, organisation, friends, and family.”

Rather than viewing the award as a final destination, Janelle sees it as a springboard for the future: “I am deeply thankful for this award, and I see it as motivation to keep improving and striving to do better in 2026 and beyond.”

Honouring the Village Behind the Success

Behind every great athlete and student is a robust support system. In celebrating her achievement, Janelle dedicated the award to the mentors, educators, and teammates who have anchored her through her highs and lows.

She expressed her deepest gratitude to the Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF), her coaches, teammates, and the wider Taekwondo community for their constant guidance. She also credited the supportive environment at ITE College Central, specifically thanking her Class Advisor, Mr. Julian Tan, and her course managers and directors, for believing in her and supporting her throughout her ITE journey.

Janelle also remembered those who supported her mental resilience from her formative years, extending thanks to her secondary school counsellors from Meridian Secondary School, Mr. Shu Shi Rong and Mr. Teo Weiyang, as well as her family and friends. “This award belongs to everyone who has walked this journey with me.”, she expressed.

Setting Sights on the World Stage

As a trailblazer in the fast-evolving arena of Virtual Taekwondo, Janelle is already looking ahead to her next chapters in sport and life. Her lofty high-performance goals for the coming years are well-balanced with a deeply grounded mindset.

Over the next few years, she will be striving to elevate her VTKD technical skills, physical fitness and mental fortitude to be selected to represent Singapore in major international competitions to come.

Continuous self-improvement remains are focus. Janelle was certain that it is “more than just chasing results”. She humbly added: “I want to stay committed to the process, remain humble, and keep learning through every training, setback, and experience. I hope to become stronger, more resilient, and more prepared for every opportunity ahead. My goal is to keep testing my limits and continue becoming a better version of myself, both in sport and in life.”

The STF community is incredibly proud of Janelle’s achievements. She serves as a shining role model for our young athletes, proving that with discipline, passion, and the right mindset, excellence is always within reach. STF wishes her the very best as she continues to fly the Singapore flag high in both her sporting and personal pursuits!

1 New STF National Programme Tiering System

As part of the STF2026 Selection Policy, the new STF National Programme Tiering System has been implemented (please refer to Annex 1 -The National Development Pyramid) which is self-explanatory.

2 National Development Squad (NDS) Open Selection Boot Camp 2026

The Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) would like to thank the participating affiliates, athletes and coaches for being part of the National Development Squad (NDS) Open Selection boot Camp 2026 conducted from 10 to 17 January 2026. We congratulate those who have been selected to the 2026 National Programme as part of the NDS (Poomsae and Kyorugi).

Please refer to the 2026 National Kyorugi and National Poomsae squad lists (Annex 2 and 3). The new inductees to the 2026 NDS (Tier C) indicated as “NEW”.

3 In accordance with the STF NDS 2026 Selection Policy, paragraph on “APPEALS FOR REVIEW FOR NON-SELECTION MATTERS” stated “Candidates may submit an appeal for review within TWO (2) days of the official announcement of the selection results on the STF Website to the STF Secretariat at stkdf@mail.com.” For avoidance of doubt, the appeal shall be submitted to stkdf@mail.com latest by Friday, 6 February 2026, 2359 hrs, if the candidate/club wishes to appeal.

Athletes may refer to the contents on Appeal for Review for non-selection in the STF NDS 2026 Selection Policy posted on STF website on 27 November 2025 (https://www.stf.sg/wpcontent/uploads/2025/11/Annex-2_STF-National-Development-Squad-2026-SelectionPolicy_Final_compressed.pdf).

4 All selected athletes are to attend a NDS induction. The details are as follows:

The Letter of Invite including the Athlete Agreement and Code of Conduct of Athlete will be emailed to the selected athletes via their club.