Sports Therapist

Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi); Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi) seeks a capable individual to support the Sports Therapy Centre, assisting in the installation and maintenance of advanced equipment and aiding academic staff in teaching and research activities.

You will help run practical classes, develop training materials, and coordinate supplies, while ensuring safe operations and smooth day-to-day laboratory management at Chai Wan or nearby premises.

Qualifications

• Degree in Sports Therapy or related discipline is required.
• Good knowledge of operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of relevant equipment.
• Strong negotiation, problem-solving, management and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent command of spoken and written English and Chinese.

Responsibilities

• Assist in installation, commissioning and maintenance of sports science equipment.
• Support day-to-day operation and safety of the laboratory or centre.
• Provide technical support to academic staff for teaching and research.
• Assist with demonstrations in laboratory classes and projects.
• Help design training materials and conduct practical training or workshops.
• Coordinate procurement of consumables and equipment.
• Assist in inventory estimation, control and storage.
• Support internship activities during weekdays and weekends.

Skills

Equipment operation

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

English & Chinese communication

Education

Degree in Sports Therapy or related discipline

Tools

Metabolic systems

EMG systems

Treadmill gait analysis systems

Job description

The post is for the Sports Therapy Centre supporting the programmes offered by the Department of Sport and Recreation.

Major Duties:

• (a) assist in the installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance of sports science and therapy equipment such as metabolic systems, heart rate monitoring systems, motion capture systems, blood lactate analysers, electromyography systems, force plates, neurocognitive and agility testing systems, electrotherapy devices, and treadmill gait analysis systems;
• (b) assist in the day-to-day operation, safety, and management of the laboratory or centre;
• (c) provide technical support to academic staff in teaching and research-related activities;
• (d) assist academic staff in the preparation and demonstration of laboratory or practical classes and projects during daytime and/or evening;
• (e) assist academic staff in designing and developing training materials, and conducting practical training or workshop(s);
• (f) assist in the development and implementation of tasks or projects assigned;
• (g) coordinate the procurement of consumables and equipment;
• (h) assist in inventory estimation, control and storage;
• (i) support, supervise and coordinate the internship activities in both weekdays and weekends; and
• (j) provide support to Head of Department and other senior staff members.

Requirements:

• (a) A recognised degree in Sports Therapy, or a related discipline;
• (b) Good knowledge of the operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of relevant equipment;
• (c) Good negotiation, problem-solving, management and interpersonal skills; and
• (d) Good command of spoken and written English and Chinese.

Notes:

• (1) The appointee may be required to perform duties at different locations, and to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends, as necessary.
• (2) The remuneration package will be competitive and commensurate with the appointee’s qualifications and experience.
• (3) The appointee will work at the Chai Wan Campus and/or nearby teaching premises.

The Institute reserves the right not to fill the post. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. Information on unsuccessful candidates will normally be destroyed 12 months after completion of the recruitment exercise.