Coach: Strength & Conditioning (P8) (UJ Sport) (3-Year Fixed Term Contract)
Position Summary
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development, and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice. The University is guided by the Vice-Chancellor’s vision of “Positioning UJ in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) for societal impact in the context of the changing social, political, and economic fortunes of Africa”.
Job description
- Fitness testing of players and teams so that an accurate physiological profile of the individual can be obtained.
- Develop specific training programmes and monitoring adherence thereof.
- Liaise with coach to maximize effects of training.
- Advise and educate coaches and players on, but not limited to recovery methods, hydration strategies, substance abuse and overtraining.
- Provide benchmark physiological information to enable long –term player development.
- Work in collaboration with other sport scientists and medical professionals like but not limited to physiotherapists, dietitians, chiropractors, Sport Physicians, and sport psychologists.
- Mentor the Work integrated learning students.
- Contribute to research activities within the Sport Science division.
- Proven experience as a sport scientist in either Cricket, Hockey, Football and Rugby.
Minimum requirements
- Honours Degree with a major in Sport Science or suitable equivalent qualifications.
- Required excellent knowledge and skill in the field of sport science, strength in conditioning for multiple sports at university or semi-elite level.
- 2 to 3 years working experience in Sport science strength at university or semi-elite level.
- High competencies in sport specific assessment tools such as Wattbike, Smart Speed, Force plates and GPS Athlete monitoring and management software experience.
- Valid First Aid and /or Basic Life Support certificate.
- Valid driver’s license
- Must be willing and available to travel and work over weekends dependent on fixtures
- 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.
Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output.
Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.
For more information, please review the following link: Justice/Criminal/NRSO.
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Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.
In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
