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Thank you for your interest in wanting to join the SSISA Community! See our vacancies below. Please read the details below and submit your application.
Service Expectation:
The INSTITUTE strives to deliver world-class service to encourage its existing membership to continue their association with the facility and to facilitate a smooth process at the point of renewal. It is expected that staff at the forefront of service delivery will do everything possible to ensure that members, visitors and staff have the best possible experience at the INSTITUTE and that complaints or suggestions are handled in a professional and efficient manner as they arise.
Job Title: HPC Biokineticist Assistant
Location: Sports Science Institute of South Africa
Position Type: One Year Fixed Term, on-site
Department: High Performance Centre
Reports to: Head: Wellness & Performance
Job Purpose:
The incumbents will primarily be responsible for supporting the SPC Senior Biokineticists and SPC team with administration and related operational functions.
Qualifications:
- Recently qualified Biokineticist that will complete an internship in 2024, with a keen interest in specialising in Sports Performance and Strength and Conditioning.
- The incumbents must have strong administrative and organizational skills.
Bonus:
- Current HPCSA registration.
- MS Office Suite
- Sports Performance
- Strength and Conditioning Duties:
- Assisting the SPC Senior Biokineticists with their administrative duties, i.e., data capturing and analysis, report writing, scheduling and communication with clients, liaising with coaches and other health professionals, programming, research, setup for testing and other sessions both on and off-site, etc.
- Floor supervision where and when required.
- Class instruction (e.g., Wattbike or Rowing classes) when required.
- Weekly equipment checks and reporting of issues
- Shadowing and extensive training of all types of HPC sessions, incl. Running and Cycling Strength, Trifit, Swim Gym etc.
- 1 RIPT class per week and up to a maximum of 5 hours of one-on-one S&C.
- Attendance of weekly meetings.
Abilities, Skills, and Attributes:
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Good physical condition and ability to perform physically demanding tasks.
- Ability to read technical manuals and drawings.
- Basic understanding of safety procedures and regulations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Key Performance Areas:
- Administration
- Time management
- Resource management
- Class instruction
- Strength and conditioning
- Biokinetics
- Customer service
- Research and presentation skills
Closing Date for applications:
31 October 2024.
How to apply:
- Completing the online form on the SSISA website, AND
- E-mailing the following to humanresources@ssisa.com
- Comprehensive Resume
- Cover Letter
- Qualifications
- Residential distance to the SSISA office (Newlands, Cape Town)
- Salary Expectations
Please note that ONLY candidates who follow the application instructions, will be considered for the position.
We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion; however, preference will be given to Employment Equity candidates in accordance with the Employment Equity Act of South Africa.
Contact Details:
humanresources@ssisa.com
Service Expectation:
The INSTITUTE strives to deliver world-class service to encourage its existing membership to continue their association with the facility and to facilitate a smooth process at the point of renewal. It is expected that staff at the forefront of service delivery will do everything possible to ensure that members, visitors and staff have the best possible experience at the INSTITUTE and that complaints or suggestions are handled in a professional and efficient manner as they arise.
Job Title: Wellness & Fitness Centre (FC) Biokineticist
Location: Sports Science Institute of South Africa
Position Type: Permanent, on-site
Department: Wellness & Fitness Centre
Reports to: Fitness Centre Manager
Job Purpose:
This position will be suited to a recently qualified or Intern Biokineticists who are close to the end of their internship. Preference will be given to applicants who have worked with the clientele of the Institute.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Registered Biokineticist
- Previous Group Exercise Training experience
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, including, but not limited to: Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams
- Good communication and strong administrative skills
Duties:
- FC group class instruction
- Assessments & Re-assessments
- Programme prescription
- Consultations with members
- One-on-one training sessions with members
- Weekend rotation shifts
- Offering mentorship to Junior staff as determined by relevant superiors.
Abilities, Skills, and Attributes:
- Dynamic, motivated individuals who are organised and have a strong customer-centred approach.
- Cheerful personality with excellent interpersonal skills.
- The ability to work well within a team.
- Good energy levels for early morning and late afternoon shifts.
- Desire to properly complete a task and not just “tick a box”.
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills, as this position includes multitasking.
- The ability to process information and adhere to defined procedures and policies.
- A tech-savvy attitude, efficient and capable with online client databases and a basic understanding of the digital world.
- Able to be flexible and adaptable to the organisation’s needs and requirements.
- High attention to detail.
- Strong verbal and written communication and problem-solving skills.
- Solution-driven and proactive with the ability to take initiative, think independently, and not require constant supervision.
- Open to learning and continuous training.
Closing Date for applications:
31 October 2024.
How to apply:
- Completing the online form on the SSISA website, AND
- E-mailing the following to humanresources@ssisa.com
- Comprehensive Resume
- Cover Letter
- Qualifications
- Residential distance to the SSISA office (Newlands, Cape Town)
- Salary Expectations
Please note that ONLY candidates who follow the application instructions, will be considered for the position.
We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion; however, preference will be given to Employment Equity candidates in accordance with the Employment Equity Act of South Africa.
Contact Details:
humanresources@ssisa.com