The Senior Instructor is part of the Student Development & Alumni Affairs Department.
Temasek Polytechnic
Senior Instructor / Sports Science & Education
Fixed Terms
Closing on 27 Feb 2026What the role is
What you will be working on
• To support the sports-related subjects e.g. Sports & Wellness in terms of teaching, curriculum development and review, conduct students’ feedback and liaise with instructors to enhance students’ learning experience.
• To support the development and learning of Sports Science and/or basic health and fitness principles to athletes and students in the sports-related subjects e.g. Sports & Wellness.
• To supervise the assigned sports CCAs and interest groups in their training and competitions, and be the liaison between athletes, coaches, schools and other key partners and stakeholders (e.g. POL-ITE, IVP, MOE schools for Talent Recruitment). Some of these activities may occur outside of office hours and weekends.
• To work with the National Sports Associations (NSAs) of the assigned sports CCAs to host any POL-ITE and IVP sporting competitions.
• To establish partnerships with reputable overseas institutions and clubs/academies to propose, plan and execute overseas sports exchanges and leadership programmes for athletes.
• To adopt best practices and knowledge of business processes to improve programmes and services e.g. procurement of coaches, instructors and/or vendors services.
• To support and contribute to poly-wide/school-wide events or activities (e.g. Freshmen Orientation Programme, Temasek Regatta, EAE/DAE, CCA Recruitment Drive).
• To curate and promote relevant activities, classes and events to engage the TP community to participate in sports activities.
What we are looking for
• Preferably at least 3 years of relevant working experience with considerable knowledge and skills in the sports industry, particularly in the area of high performance Sports Team Management and/or Event Management of various sizes and scale.
• Able to work beyond office hours when required e.g. during events and competitions
• Resourceful, analytical, self-motivated, high learning agility and result-oriented individual with experience in competitive sports.
• Excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication (written and spoken) skills.
• Independent worker who requires little guidance in situations and is able to solve novel and complex issues on a regular basis.
• A team player with strong interpersonal skills and collaborative skills to work in cross- functional teams and with stakeholders.
• IT-savvy and proficient in the suite of MS Office applications.
About your application process
This job is closing on 27 Feb 2026.
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within Temasek Polytechnic or the wider Public Service.
About Temasek Polytechnic
Established in 1990, Temasek Polytechnic (TP) is a leading institution of high learning nestled by the idyllic shores of Bedok Reservoir in Tampines. TP takes pride in equipping our students with lifelong skills and digital knowledge for a future of dynamic change.
TP’s caring and vibrant culture is firmly rooted in our core values which drive a spirit of innovation, with a focus on industry, globalization and sustainability. “TP Cares” is our clarion call to ensure that our diverse community of learners has the opportunity to achieve their personal best, so that they can contribute meaningfully to the global community.
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We envision the TP graduate as a values-led leader with vision, character and heart, excelling in the academic domain and beyond, and rising to the challenge of creating tomorrow.
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