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• Management of the assigned sporting code within UJ Sport.
• Mentor the assigned Sport Science Honours students as part of the Work Integrated Learning programme
• Manage the execution and progress of the periodized plan within the high performance sporting code to make adjustments as necessary to ensure success
• Designs, develop, implement, and evaluates evidence- and scientific-based strength and conditioning programs for sporting code assigned
• Advise and educate coaches and athletes on, but not limited to recovery methods, overtraining and injury rehabilitation
• Assisting the Sport Science Honours students with gaining practical work experience and applying their theoretical knowledge on field and in the High-performance gym.
• Establish a communication schedule to update stakeholders including appropriate staff in the unit on the progress.
• Review the quality of the work completed with the team on a regular basis to ensure that it meets the standards.
• Identify and report risks within the Sport Science environment to the assessment register through line manager.
• Attendance to development workshops, courses and interventions as per agreed performance development Plan (PDP).

• Degree or any relevant qualification (NQF 7), with
• 2 to 3 years’ working experience in Sport Science
• Honours Degree with a major in Sport Science would be an added advantage
• Required excellent knowledge and skill in the field of sport science, strength in conditioning for multiple sports at university or semi-elite level.
• High competencies in sport specific assessment tools
• Level 2 First Aid
• Valid Code B driver’s license

• A team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with people at all levels in a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environment;
• Effective thought leadership and management as demonstrated through writing, presentations and/or participation in professional organisations;
• Strong relationship-building and consulting skills;
• Strong interpersonal relationships; and
• Analytical thinking

• Conversant with Microsoft office packages
• Analyse and resolve problems and situations effectively
• The ability to perform under pressure;
• Excellent writing, verbal and electronic communication skills;
• Proven ability to produce high-level reports;
• Good Presentation Skills
• The ability to initiate and manage projects and work independently;
• The ability to develop collaborative relationships with senior staff across the University;
• Exemplary personal qualities of integrity, sound judgement, attention to detail; and energy and interpersonal skills.