Coach (Junior Human Movement Scientist) (TB00324) Re-Advertisement

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 | NOTE: THOSE WHO PREVIOUSLY APPLIED NEED NOT RE-APPLY AS THE UNIVERSITY HAS YOUR APPLICATION. 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 specialised 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 – Job Content Prof. Yolandi Willemse on Enquiries – Recruitment Process Ms. Janine Da Gama on Closing Date 21 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. It all starts here ® #J-18808-Ljbffr