Senior Sport Scientist
Listing reference: nwu_002167
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 3 November 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Others: Education and Training
Location: Potchefstroom
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
About our company
NWU
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
DIVISION: Rugby Institute
DIRECTORATE: Student Life
POSITION NUMBER: TB00040
POSITION: Senior Sports Scientist
PEROMNES GRADE: P8
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Fixed-term appointment 24 months
Applicants who previously applied do not need to re-apply.
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
To provide sports specific physical conditioning services for NWU Rugby players and Senior Varsity Cup team on the Potchefstroom Campus.
JOB DESCRIPTION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Player Conditioning – field and gym / physical preparation of players (Varsity Cup / Senior A team)
· Data Analysis / Observation of players / One-on-One sessions (Varsity Cup / Senior A team)
· Programme writing (Varsity Cup / Senior A team / all junior teams) – evaluation and control of players (Varsity Cup / Senior A team)
· Administration, Supplementation and Clothing (Seniors and Juniors)
· Guiding and monitoring of Junior Sport Scientists
Minimum requirements
· Bachelor’s Degree in Sport Science / Human Movement Science / Equivalent
· Basic Life Support or First Aid (Required within 4 months of employment if not available at recruitment stage)
EXPERIENCE:
· 3 years’ experience of Rugby-related on-field and gymnasium conditioning of Senior Varsity Cup level players, and/or Provincial Senior Level players, or equivalent experience.
KEY FUNCTIONAL / TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
· Correct exercise technique knowledge for on-field conditioning
· Knowledge of evaluation, gym programme and gym equipment
· Knowledge of the physiological preparation of players
· Knowledge of modern play styles and requirements that the game places on players
· Computer skills: e-mail, internet, diary management, and data analysis programmes
· Mentoring of Junior Sport Scientist
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
· Motivating attitude toward players
· Player discipline
· Control and supervision of players and practice devices
· Effective conflict management
· Effective and efficient team functioning
· Time management
The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mr. MP Taylor Tel: 018 299 2428
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms. Moratuwa Motsemme Tel: 018 299 4958
CLOSING DATE: 03 November 2023
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official NWU vacancy website.
Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation.
Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
