Part-time Instructors (Assistant Coach) (Ref. No.: PRSCEP0006/26-27)

School of Continuing Education, HKBU; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 167,000 - 279,000; Part time

Job summary

School of Continuing Education, HKBU, invites applications for part-time instructors to support a project evaluating the 8-week GreenCare programme for people with type 2 diabetes in Hong Kong. You will conduct physical assessments, design prescribed exercise programmes, and lead 1.5-hour supervised sessions both indoors and in park settings.

Applicants should hold recognized fitness certifications and have experience leading exercise groups for chronic conditions or older adults.

Qualifications

• Recognized fitness/personal trainer certifications preferred (e.g., CSCS, ACSM, ACSM-EP, Certified Personal Trainer).
• Experience leading exercise group sessions for individuals with chronic conditions (especially type 2 diabetes) or older adults is preferred.
• Good command of Cantonese; strong interpersonal and teamwork skills; valid First Aid and CPR/AED certificates.

Responsibilities

• Physical Assessment & Exercise Prescription: assist in baseline and follow-up health assessments and design indoor/outdoor exercise prescriptions.
• Lead Supervised Exercise Classes: direct 1.5-hour sessions, demonstrate correct techniques, ensure safety and intensity.
• Supervise Student Helpers: coordinate and supervise helpers from Nursing, Physiotherapy, and Physical Education.
• Team Collaboration: work with PI, physiotherapists, and RAs to follow study protocol.

Skills

CSCS

ACSM

ACSM-EP

Certified Personal Trainer

Cantonese

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Job description

The School of Continuing Education (SCE) is one of the eight Faculties/Schools of the University. The School, operating on a self-financed basis, offers a wide range of full-time and part-time programmes in various academic disciplines and professional areas.

Applications are now invited for the position of Part-time Instructors for a project tilted “The effectiveness of the 8-week GreenCare Programme in improving glycated haemoglobin levels, physical activity, and mental wellbeing in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Hong Kong: A randomised controlled trial”.

Responsibilities

Physical Assessment & Exercise Prescription: Assist the research team in conducting baseline and follow-up physical assessments (including health-related and functional fitness tests) for individuals with type 2 diabetes, and design personalized indoor and outdoor (park circuit) aerobic and resistance exercise prescriptions based on their health conditions.

Lead Supervised Exercise Classes: Direct each session for 1.5-hour supervised exercise sessions (including indoor group training and park circuit sessions), demonstrate correct exercise techniques, and ensure participants' safety and proper exercise intensity.

Supervise Student Helpers: Assist in directing and supervising student helpers from Nursing, Physiotherapy, and Physical Education disciplines during exercise sessions.

Team Collaboration: Work closely with the Principal Investigator (PI), Physiotherapists, and Research Assistants to ensure all interventions strictly adhere to the study protocol.

Requirements

Applicants should possess

Recognized fitness/personal trainer certifications (e.g., CSCS, ACSM, ACSM-EP, Certified Personal Trainer, or equivalent preferred);

Prior practical experience in leading exercise group sessions for individuals with chronic conditions (especially type 2 diabetes) or older adults is preferred; and

Good command of Cantonese, strong interpersonal and teamwork skills; valid First Aid and CPR/AED certificates.

Application Procedures

Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System (https://jobs.hkbu.edu.hk). Applicants not invited for interview 3 months after the submission of applications may consider their applications unsuccessful. Details of the University's Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at https://hro.hkbu.edu.hk/en/worklife-at-hkbu/employee-favourable-environment.html#privacy-policy.

The School reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post(s) advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions then applicable at the time of offer.

Review of applications is ongoing until the posts are filled.