Sports Scientist – College of Medicine Sports complex
Reporting to the High Performance Center Director
Actively involved in training, coaching and assessment of athletes, identifying sport, recreation and health initiatives and overseeing strategic planning and implementation of the same, Coordinating, delivering and promoting relevant activities, classes and events, often within a specific community or to targeted groups, Responsible for generating interests and increase participation in sports through effective promotion and marketing, Training athletes 6 to 7 days a week with appropriate time off given when athletes are not active, Raising public awareness of health and fitness issues and promoting participation in sport, particularly amongst under-represented groups, Maintaining records and producing written reports, Attending local, regional and national meetings, seminars and conferences, Liaising with clubs to develop bets practice in coaching and youth development, Working in partnership with school initiatives to encourage participation I sport and organise parental involvement Working with national federations for specific sports, Working within specific guidelines, Should be a team player and able to plan and priorities work accordingly, Should be willing to work on weekend and long hours, Minimum of 5 yrs experience
Interested applicants are requested to submit their detailed CV with copies of certificates and 3 traceable refs to The Director, College of Medicine High Performance, P O box 3084, Blantyre or email feelthevibe@africa-online.net by 17thNovember
