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People's Association

PA Trainer

Find out how to be a PA Training Provider!

Last updated 8 June 2026
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Nurture as a Community Builder - Join the People's Association (PA) as a Training Provider

Are you an experienced training provider passionate about sharing your knowledge and skills with the community? Join the People's Association (PA) as a Training Provider and become a Community Builder yourself — playing a meaningful role in nurturing and empowering participants, forging lasting bonds and friendships while embarking on an enriching, fulfilling journey!

Interested? Here is what you need to know before applying.

Before You Apply: General Guidelines

Please read the following carefully before submitting your application.

  1. Individual Trainers and Operators must register with PA before conducting courses at Community Centres/Clubs (CC), Residents' Committee (RC)/ Residents' Networks (RN), PAssion Wave (PW) and imPAct@Hong Lim Green (iHLG).

  1. PA Trainers and Operators are considered independent service providers and not agents or employees of the Grassroots Organisations.

  2. PA Trainers and Operators are not guaranteed engagement to conduct courses by the PA, CCs, RCs, RNs, PWs and iHLG. Additionally, the PA, CCs, RCs, RNs, PWs and iHLG do not assist in sourcing potential participants for the courses conducted by the PA Trainers or Operators.

  3. PA reserves the right to decline any application without disclosing the reason(s) for unsuccessful applications.

  4. PA will communicate primarily via email and/or SMS. Please ensure your email address and mobile number are accurate and current. PA will not be responsible for any missed communications arising from incorrect or outdated contact details.

Eligibility Requirements

General

  1. Applicants must be a Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident.

  2. Employment Pass, S Pass, Work Permit, Dependent Pass, or Long-Term Visit Pass holders must obtain a Letter of Consent from the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) before seeking part-time paid engagements. Those who are currently employed must also obtain written consent from their employer unless classes are conducted on a voluntary basis. For details, visit the MOM website or email mom_wpd@mom.gov.sg.

Qualifications

Applicants must hold relevant professional qualifications and have sufficient teaching experience in the proposed subject. Supporting documents for these qualifications must be submitted to PA for assessment.

  1. For Folk Dance, Line Dance and Sports and Fitness subjects: a valid Standard First Aid and Hands-On CPR & AED certificate with at least one year's validity at the point of application is required.

  2. For Fitness subjects (e.g. Piloxing): applicants must be a full member (not provisional) of SportSG's National Registry of Exercise Professionals (NREP) and have a Basic Exercise Science Certificate (BES). For more information, visit the ActiveSG website on NREP and https://file.go.gov.sg/nrep-besequivalentlist.pdf on the BES equivalent certificate.

  3. For Culinary subjects: a valid Food & Hygiene certificate is required.

Apply Now

Applications are open until 19 July 2026. Please read all guidelines above before submitting.

  1. Apply as an Individual Trainer

  2. Apply as an Operator

For any enquiries regarding your application, please email us at PA_Talent_Times@pa.gov.sg.

Other terms and conditions apply.