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Youth Corps Singapore
Programme Management

[C14/14] Sports Pathway and Performance Intern (Singapore Disability Sports Council)

Minimum Qualifications

No minimum education

Current Polytechnic students and above

Social Causes

Children

Education & Skills

Healthcare & Wellbeing

Persons with Special Needs

No. of Vacancies: 1

Organisation Overview: Formed in 1973 as the national sports body for persons with disabilities, the Singapore Disability Sports Council (SDSC) is a charity that delivers community, developmental and high performance initiatives to build a vibrant and inclusive community where persons with disabilities can pursue their sporting aspirations.

Brief Description: This position is responsible for supporting the Sports Pathway and Performance team to support the development and implementation of athlete performance programs within a multidisciplinary team for our para-athletes.

Roles and Responsibilities:

  1. To assist the team and work with partners to deliver athlete performance initiatives

  2. To facilitate and provide support at the athletes’ trainings and events when necessary

  3. To provide support in the planning and operations of trainings and competitions

  4. To assist in writing reports and proposals, as well as provide suggestions for Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to improve effectiveness

  5. Assist to process payment and claims and other administrative matters

  6. To carry out other adhoc duties assigned by the Pathway and Performance Managers and Directors

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

  1. Gain knowledge and experience in areas such as performance interventions and athlete planning to understand how they influence athletic performance and motivate athletes to achieve their performance goals

  2. Gain understanding of how athletes’ daily training environment (DTE) is created and maintained.

  3. Understand the athletes’ journey from Pathway to Performance level in Para sports

  4. Gain hands-on experience in assisting with training sessions, including planning, setting up equipment, running drills and providing feedback

  5. Gain knowledge and enhance problem solving skills by addressing real challenges in sports performance and development

  6. Understand the ethical considerations and professional standards required in sports performance roles

Duration of Internship: 5 months

Daily Working Hours:

  • Mon-Thu, 9am to 6pm

  • Fri, 9am to 5.30pm

Will this internship require weekend work?: Occasional weekend work for special events/projects

Requirements (if any):

No of Vacancies: 1

Please read the following to apply for the internship:

1.      Click here for the application form.

2.      Select the number of internship roles you wish to apply for at "Number of Internship Role(s) to Apply For".

3.      Copy and paste [C14/15] Sports Pathway and Performance Intern (Singapore Disability Sports Council) into the "Internship Role" field.

For further enquiries on the internship role, please email youthcorps_communityinternship@nyc.gov.sg

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