Applied Sports Science Associate - Anthropometry

National Institute for Smart Government (NISG); Delhi; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

National Institute for Smart Government (NISG) invites a dedicated professional to perform standardized anthropometric assessments of athletes, meticulously measuring height, weight, body dimensions, skinfolds, and related indicators.

The role involves monitoring body composition changes, maintaining clear records, and collaborating with coaches, sport scientists, nutritionists, and medical staff to support athlete profiling and performance monitoring according to established protocols.

Responsibilities

• Undertake standardized anthropometric assessments of athletes in accordance with established protocols.
• Measure and monitor parameters such as height, weight, body dimensions, circumferences, skinfolds, and other relevant anthropometric indicators.
• Assist in assessing and monitoring body composition and related parameters of athletes.
• Maintain accurate and updated records of anthropometric assessments and periodic measurements.
• Monitor changes in athletes body measurements and body-composition parameters over time.
• Assist in the interpretation of anthropometric and body-composition data under appropriate professional guidance.
• Provide relevant inputs for athlete profiling, performance monitoring, talent identification, and sport-specific assessment.
• Support the development of athlete profiles based on anthropometric characteristics and sport-specific requirements.
• Assist in identifying trends or variations in body measurements that may be relevant to athlete performance and development.
• Coordinate with coaches, sports scientists, nutritionists, physiotherapists, medical professionals, and other support staff for integrated athlete assessment.
• Support periodic assessment programmes and ensure consistency and reliability of measurements.
• Prepare assessment summaries, reports, dashboards, and other documentation as required.
• Maintain confidentiality of athlete information and ensure adherence to applicable assessment protocols and organizational guidelines.

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Undertake standardized anthropometric assessments of athletes in accordance with established protocols.
• Measure and monitor parameters such as height, weight, body dimensions, circumferences, skinfolds, and other relevant anthropometric indicators.
• Assist in assessing and monitoring body composition and related parameters of athletes.
• Maintain accurate and updated records of anthropometric assessments and periodic measurements.
• Monitor changes in athletes body measurements and body-composition parameters over time.
• Assist in the interpretation of anthropometric and body-composition data under appropriate professional guidance.
• Provide relevant inputs for athlete profiling, performance monitoring, talent identification, and sport-specific assessment.
• Support the development of athlete profiles based on anthropometric characteristics and sport-specific requirements.
• Assist in identifying trends or variations in body measurements that may be relevant to athlete performance and development.
• Coordinate with coaches, sports scientists, nutritionists, physiotherapists, medical professionals, and other support staff for integrated athlete assessment.
• Support periodic assessment programmes and ensure consistency and reliability of measurements.
• Prepare assessment summaries, reports, dashboards, and other documentation as required.
• Maintain confidentiality of athlete information and ensure adherence to applicable assessment protocols and organizational guidelines.