Job TitleSenior Manager: High PerformanceLocationJohannesburg,ZAOrganization NameSports AdministrationDepartment DescriptionPurpose:
This position will suit a dynamic and self-motivated individual with the ability to manage the high-performance sport program, including establishing scientific protocols for student athletes training and competitions, establishing networks with medical and scientific experts in the field of elite sport, and employing relevant technologies and human resources that are aimed at improving sport performance.
Brief DescriptionKey responsibilities include the following:
High-performance program management: management of staff (physiotherapists, strength and conditioning, biokinetics) in the High-Performance Unit. Sports science management: establish and monitor training protocols, medical protocols, testing protocols, and match analysis for Wits High-Performance sport codes. Facility management: management of the High-Performance Gym (staff, operating hours, procurement, repairs and maintenance of the Gym s equipment). Financial management: management of budgets allocated to the High-Performance Unit. Capacity building: hosting of workshops for Wits Sport coaches, facilitate hosting of the Wits Sport s Peak Performance Summit
Required Academic Qualification/s, competences, and experience:
A Postgraduate Degree in Sports Science or related field. Minimum of five years relevant high-performance management experience in Higher Education. Experience with facilitating capacity building workshops/lectures/seminars. Sound knowledge of injury prevention, rehabilitation, and return to play protocols Experience with supervision or management of staff. Financial management. Sound knowledge of elite sports technologies and their suppliers. Excellent interpersonal communication. Ability to service several high-performance sport codes (Basketball, Cricket, Football, Hockey, Netball, Rugby), including ad hoc requests from competitive sport codes. People management skills. Diplomacy and conflict management skills.
Preferences:
This position is based in Johannesburg, Gauteng.For more information on this position, please contact Ms Faith Mashile: faith.mashile1@wits.ac.za
Detailed DescriptionJob RequirementsAdditional DetailsHow To ApplyPlease note that applications must be done through iRecruitment only. No hardcopies or emails should be submitted. Please submit a covering letter, detailed CV with names and contact details (including email addresses) of three referees and certified copies of degrees/diplomas with your application.External applicants are invited to apply by registering their profile on the Wits i-recruitment platform located at https://irec.wits.ac.za and submitting their application. Internal employees are invited to apply directly on Oracle by following the path: iWits/Self Service application/Apply for a job.By submitting an application for this post the Applicant acknowledges that their personal information will be processed by the University. The Applicant, by their conduct in proceeding with an application for this position, gives their consent to the processing of their personal information as required by the University s Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Policy. Such processing includes logging their information on the University s recruitment systems and disclosing their personal information to University employees identified to take part in the selection and recruitment process. The Applicant consents to any further processing of their personal information as may be required for relevant verification and reference check purposes. The confidentiality of the Applicant's personal information will be maintained.The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable internal applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University. The University retains the right not to make an appointment and to verify all information provided by candidates.Please note that correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates.The University reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise.
Closing Date: 25 November 2024Minimum SalaryMaximum SalaryCurrencyAmount of TravelWork At Home