Applied Sports Science Associate (ASSA) – Anthropometry

National Institute for Smart Government (NISG); Delhi; On-site; INR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

National Institute for Smart Government (NISG) – Sports Authority of India – Sports Sciences Division seeks a Diploma/Certification in Massage Therapy holder to provide sports massage and soft-tissue recovery for athletes. You will work under the direction of medical, physiotherapy, and sports science professionals, delivering pre-event and post-event treatments and maintaining high standards of hygiene.

0–4 years in sports massage are preferred, with exposure to high-performance environments.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Certification in Massage Therapy is mandatory.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology is required.
• Certification in sports massage or soft-tissue recovery is advantageous.
• 0–4 years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience with athletes in a sports/high-performance environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide sports massage and soft-tissue recovery support under medical/sports science professionals.
• Deliver pre-event massage to prepare athletes for competition.
• Provide post-event massage to aid recovery after training or competition.
• Conduct maintenance and recovery massage per athlete needs and professional guidance.
• Coordinate with physiotherapists, medical staff, and coaches regarding recovery requirements.
• Follow prescribed protocols and maintain professional scope of practice.
• Monitor changes in athlete discomfort, muscle tightness, or recovery status and report to the team.
• Maintain records of massage sessions and ensure hygiene and equipment cleanliness.
• Maintain confidentiality of athlete information and adhere to health and safety protocols.
• Ensure professional interaction with athletes at all times and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Anatomy & physiology

Sports massage training

Education

Diploma/Certification in Massage Therapy

Job description

Company Description- National Institute for Smart Government (NISG) - Sports Authority of India – Sports Sciences Division (SAI)

• Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
• Additional certification/training in sports massage, soft-tissue therapy, recovery techniques, or related
• areas will be an advantage.

Mandatory:

• Diploma/Certification in Massage Therapy from a recognized institution.
• Practical knowledge/training in Sports Massage

Experience

• 0–4 years of relevant professional experience.
• Practical experience in sports massage and soft-tissue recovery.
• Experience working with athletes in a sports/high-performance environment will be preferred.
• Experience providing pre-event, post-event, maintenance, and recovery massage will be desirable. Exposure to working with medical, physiotherapy, and sports science professionals will be an advantage.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide sports massage and soft-tissue recovery support under the direction of concerned medical, physiotherapy, and sports science professionals.
• Provide appropriate pre-event massage to support athlete preparation and readiness.
• Provide post-event massage to support recovery following training and competition.
• Provide maintenance and recovery massage based on athlete-specific requirements and instructions from concerned professionals.
• Coordinate with physiotherapists, medical professionals, sports scientists, and coaches regarding athlete recovery requirements.
• Follow prescribed protocols and ensure that massage interventions are within the scope of professional practice and assigned responsibilities.
• Monitor and communicate relevant observations regarding athlete discomfort, muscle tightness, soreness, or recovery status to the concerned professionals.
• Maintain appropriate records of massage/recovery sessions as required.
• Ensure proper hygiene, sanitation, and cleanliness of the massage area, equipment, linen, and other relevant materials.
• Maintain confidentiality of athlete information and follow applicable health, safety, and organizational protocols.
• Ensure safe and professional interaction with athletes at all times.
• Perform other massage and recovery-related duties assigned by the competent authority within the prescribed scope of work.