Biokinetics For Rugby (TB00323) at North West University

Job description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Service Delivery

• Biokinetics’ in The Centre for Health and Human performance that form part of the service delivery to the NWU Rugby Institute.

Minimum requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

•    An honours degree or a 4-year degree in Biokinetics (NQF Level 8/7)
•    A minimum of 1 years’ service delivery experience in Biokinetics.
•    Accredited in Basic Life Support (attach current certificate).
•    Registered with the HPCSA Biokinetics Independent Practitioner.

 ADDED ADVANTAGE:

•    Membership with Biokinetics Association of South Africa

FUNCTIONAL / TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS)

•    Service provider in Biokinetics being able to work in a multi-disciplinary field.
•    Teaching and learning or rotation of biokinetics students.
•    Practical experience with specialized equipment: Watt Bike, Cybex, SVT Vision Board, Smart Speed, Inbody, Force Plates, Vo2max, EMS, Balance Trainer, Lung Functions, ECG, Biodex
•    Experience as a Biokinetics in Netball, Cricket, Tennis, Rugby, Hockey or Athletics (Various Events).
•    Experience in client evaluation, giving feedback verbally as well as in report format, including recommendations on program prescriptions.
•    Exposure to a wide variety of patients: Cardiac, Diabetes, Hypertension, Obesity, HIV, Orthopaedic Rehabilitation, Wellness, Special Population Groups, Stroke.
•    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).

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

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