Coach (Junior Human Movement Scientist) (TB00324)

North-West University / Noordwes-Universiteit; Potchefstroom; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic institution in Potchefstroom is seeking a Junior Human Movement Scientist for a temporary role. Responsibilities include delivering services, teaching, and project management related to sports science. The ideal candidate will hold an honours degree in Human Movement Science and have experience in client service delivery and teaching. The position offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year client service delivery experience in human movement science projects.
• Minimum of one-year teaching experience working with students.

Responsibilities

• Provide services as a sport scientist/human movement scientist.
• Conduct sport science protocol training for students.
• Act as project co-leader for service level agreements.

Skills

Human Movement Science

Client service delivery

Teaching and Learning

Computer literacy

Education

Honours degree in Human Movement Science (NQF level 8)

Tools

Watt Bike

Cybex

SVT Vision Board

Smart Speed

Inbody

Force Plates

Vo2max

Power plates

Micro gate

Job description

Position Summary

Industry: Education & Training

Job category: University and Academy

Location: Potchefstroom

Contract: Temporary

Remuneration: The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.

About Our Company

NWU

Introduction

NORTH‑WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS) | FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES – INSTITUTE FOR SPORT SCIENCES AND DEVELOPMENT | POSITION NUMBER: TB00324 | VACANCY: COACH (JUNIOR HUMAN MOVEMENT SCIENTIST) | PEROMNES GRADE: T99 | EMPLOYMENT TYPE: 1 – YEAR TEMPORARY FIXED‑TERM APPOINTMENT

Job Description

Purpose of the Position

Full‑time Human Movement Scientist (Full day).

Key Responsibilities

• Service Delivery: Services as a sport scientist/ human movement scientist in the CHHP that forms part of the 3rd income.
• Teaching and Learning: Sport science protocol training for students.
• Management: Project co‑leader for service level agreements: certain aspects of rugby, soccer, hockey, tennis, and/or athletics services (mainly NWU services along with NW schools).
• Administration: AMS and data capturing, monitoring, reports, programs, and feedback, etc.

Minimum Requirements

• An honours degree in Human Movement Science (NQF level 8).
• BLS certification.
• A minimum of one (1) year client full‑service delivery experience – human movement science projects at university or school level.
• A minimum of one (1) year teaching, learning and training experience – working with students/learners.

Added Advantages & Preferences

• An honours degree in Sports Science (NQF level 8).
• Level I Kinanthropometry.

Key Functional/ Technical Competencies

• Service provider in Human Movement Science, but able to work in a multi‑disciplinary field.
• Teaching and learning, or rotation of Human Movement Science students.
• Worked with some specialized equipment: Watt Bike, Cybex, SVT Vision Board, Smart Speed, Inbody, Force Plates, Vo2max, Power plates, Micro gate.
• Experience as Human Movement Scientist in Rugby, Soccer, Hockey, Tennis, and/or Athletics (Various Events).
• Experience in client evaluation, giving feedback verbally as well as in report format, including recommendations on program prescriptions.
• Computer literate with a working knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), emails, online sharing, and drive systems as well as electronic diaries and calendars.
• Experience with cloud‑based online database systems, monitoring systems, and communication platforms (Zoom or MS Teams).

Key Behavioural Competencies

• Empowering students, athletes and players.
• Available flexi hours.
• Leader behaviours and work under pressure.
• Attention to communication and ethics.
• Show initiative.
• Positive and motivating.

Remuneration

The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.

Enquiries regarding job content may be directed to:

Prof. Yolandi Willemse on 018 299 1811

Enquiries regarding recruitment process may be directed to:

Ms. Janine Da Gama on 016 910 3451

Closing Date

9 November 2025

Planned Commencement of Duties

As soon as possible

Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official nwu vacancy website. Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.

The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.

If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

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