Technical Director - Para Swimming (Full-Time, Contract 2+2 Years)

ABOUT THE ROLE We are looking for an experienced and accomplished Technical Director to join the Singapore Disability Sports Council (SDSC) — at a pivotal moment for Singapore para sport. With ambitious Los Angeles 2028 and Brisbane 2032 Paralympic Games targets on the horizon, this role offers a rare opportunity to shape the Para Swimming elite programme from the ground up and deliver results on both a home stage and the world stage. The Technical Director serves as the senior technical authority and Lead Coach Developer for Para Swimming. You will lead the design and oversight of a world-class high performance programme, drive the integration of evidence-based coaching and sport science, and build Singapore’s Para Swimming coaching capability from development level through to elite. You will also contribute to athlete pathway and talent pipeline activities, working closely with the High Performance Manager across the full performance continuum. A key outcome of this role is to grow the number of high-performance para swimmers capable of succeeding for Singapore — both by developing the existing squad to its highest potential and by building a well-structured pipeline of athletes from community participation through to national squad. KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Technical Programme Leadership • Lead and implement a world-class individualised high performance programme, grounded in innovative, evidence-based coaching, sport science, and sport medicine practices. • Develop and maintain quadrennial and annual Performance and Pathway Plans, including detailed plans for identified athletes and clear benchmarks aligned to major Games cycles. • Establish and maintain Daily Training Environment (DTE) standards that support elite athlete development, progression, and performance. • Drive the integration of sport science, sport medicine, strength and conditioning, and sports psychology into training design and competition preparation. • Set, monitor, and review KPIs for…