Sport Physiologist

At Sport Singapore, we aspire to transform the nation through an active lifestyle designed around innovative, fun and meaningful sporting experiences. Sport has the unique ability to bring people together through play, regardless of age, gender, race, ability or social status. It imparts life values, nurtures character and builds resilience. It inspires and evokes the Singapore spirit through shared experiences and strengthens our national identity. We help Singaporeans Live Better Through Sport. Sport Singapore is constantly on the lookout for individuals who are passionate about what they do. Anchored in our values of Passion for Sport, Strength through Teamwork and Care for People, we believe in working and playing, not just as a team, but as a family.

Co-led by Sport Singapore and Singapore Sports School (SSP), you will be part of a journey to support the vision for the next bound to build new capabilities for high performance sport and better integrate our programmes/policies to strengthen support for youth to senior athletes, and youth-to-senior transition. You will be responsible for developing and implementing data-driven performance strategies through the assessment and analysis of athletes’ physiological profiles. You will translate complex physiological data into clear, actionable insights to support coaches and athletes in optimising training, recovery, and competition performance. • Physiological Assessment Conduct comprehensive physiological testing to evaluate athletes’ strengths and limitations across metabolic, cardiovascular, neuromuscular, and anthropometric domains. • Training Prescription and Monitoring Design, prescribe, and monitor individualised training programs based on physiological assessments and the energetic demands of each sport, ensuring optimal adaptation and performance outcomes. • Data Analysis and Interpretation Analyse physiological and performance data to deliver evidence-based recommendations that inform training load management, recovery strategies, and performance enhancement. • Ergogenic Aids and Recovery Strategies Provide informed guidance on the appropriate use of ergogenic aids and recovery interventions to minimise fatigue and maximise training effectiveness. • Athlete Education Educate and empower athletes to make informed decisions regarding their training, recovery, and performance preparation. • Research and Innovation Stay current with advances in sport science research and contribute to the development and implementation of innovative performance support practices. • Collaboration Work closely with coaches and multidisciplinary sport science and sport medicine teams to ensure a holistic and integrated approach to athlete development.

We are looking for self-motivated individuals who value integrity, teamwork and take pride in going the extra mile to provide excellent service to stakeholders and the community. This individual should be a sport advocate through living an active lifestyle and staying active. The ideal candidate should possess the following: • Background in Exercise Science, Sport Physiology, or a related field • Strong theoretical foundation in exercise physiology, performance testing, and training adaptation within high-performance sport environments • Proficiency in conducting and interpreting physical and physiological tests, including V̇O₂max, lactate threshold, beep test, and Yo-Yo testing • Experience in test protocol standardisation, data quality control, and reliability analysis to support accurate longitudinal monitoring • Ability to analyse physiological and performance data using descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and multiple regression modelling • Familiarity with Athlete Management Systems (AMS) and integration of laboratory, field-based, and wearable data sources • Strong ability to identify physiological limiting factors and link analytical findings to practical training and performance recommendations Only shortlisted applicants will be notified. The level of offer will commensurate with applicants’ experience and track records.