Basketball Coach/Project Manager ALBA BERLIN x SportSG Partnership (all genders)

The Basketball Coach/Project Manager leads the design, coordination, delivery and evaluation of youth basketball programmes under the ALBA BERLIN-SportSG collaboration, with a primary focus on the ActiveSG Basketball Academy (ABA).  The role combines on-court coaching and project management with curriculum and resource development, coach mentoring and education, player assessment framework development, observation and evaluation of coaching delivery, and strategic collaboration with SportSG and other stakeholders across preschool, primary school and academy levels. The role also includes selected involvement in “Project Crossover”, ALBA BERLIN’s non-profit youth basketball community programme in Singapore. 1 January 2027 (earlier, if possible) Singapore - Programme Development and Delivery: apply ALBA BERLIN’s coaching philosophy and methodology adapted to the local context. - Project Management and Programme Coordination: plan and coordinate programme delivery (schedules, milestones, resources, stakeholder requirements); coordinate with SportSG, ABA colleagues and partners; monitor implementation and follow through on agreed actions; support administration, documentation, data collection and reporting. - Player Development and Assessment: conduct regular training sessions and track participant progress; collaborate with the ABA Technical Director; support data collection, analysis and monthly reporting on training outcomes. - Coach Development and Education: mentor and build capability among local ABA coaches; develop and share ALBA BERLIN resources and curriculum documents. - Stakeholder and Partner Engagement: foster relationships with ABA colleagues and partners (SportSG, Singapore Basketball Association, Singapore Sport Institute, preschools, grassroots organisations); organise competitions, activations and community events. - Administrative and Strategic Contribution: participate in weekly Head Coach meetings and contribute to strategic planning for basketball development. - Recognised coaching certification, preferably DBB (at least C-Licence), FIBA or equivalent - Confident communication in English in professional settings (meetings, emails, presentations, feedback sessions, reports) - Experience working with culturally diverse partners and stakeholders in community or academy settings is preferred; alternatively, willingness to work in such environments and genuine interest in learning about other cultures and customs  - Ability to work largely independently without close day-to-day supervision - Proven experience in youth basketball coaching, particularly at primary and high school levels - Familiarity with ALBA BERLIN’s youth and professional basketball programmes, coaching philosophy and methodology, and the ability to apply it to programme delivery, player development and coach education - Availability to complete an onboarding and training period before commencement of the role (ALBA BERLIN programmes, philosophy, methodology and coaching resources) - Structured onboarding and training in ALBA BERLIN’s programmes, philosophy, methodology and coaching resources before taking up the role. - Local health insurance at the employer’s expense, plus an employer-funded relocation flight to Singapore. - Ongoing operational and administrative support from ALBA BERLIN’s offices in Hong Kong and Berlin. - Close collaboration with ALBA coaches across our Asian projects, particularly the ALBA BERLIN Coach and Project Manager already based in Singapore. Regular mentoring, feedback and professional guidance to support your development as a coach. - Access to ALBA BERLIN’s coaching resources, curriculum materials and an international network of colleagues for sharing ideas and best practices. - Opportunities to contribute your own ideas and help shape the development of our basketball programmes in Singapore and the rest of Asia. - A collaborative and motivated working environment with clear communication, shared planning and regular alignment on priorities and expectations. - A varied role combining on-court coaching, coach education and relationship-building with local schools and programme partners. Sport Singapore (SportSG) is a statutory board under Singapore’s Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth, responsible for promoting participation in sport, strengthening sporting capabilities and supporting community development through sport. The partnership between ALBA BERLIN and SportSG, which began in 2024, focuses on supporting the ActiveSG Basketball Academy through youth programme development, coach mentoring and education, and the sharing of ALBA BERLIN’s coaching philosophy and methodology.