Kinderkineticist (TB00913) (Re-Advertisement) at North West University

Job description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

• To provide professional Kinderkinetics services in the Clinic for Kinderkinetics, Pretland, including evaluation, lesson facilitation, remedial and developmental programmes, and student supervision, thereby ensuring high-quality service delivery, programme sustainability, and third-stream income growth.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Service Delivery 

• Service Delivery (remedial, swimming, special needs, baby stimulation, motor development sessions).

Evaluations

• Evaluation and Reporting (±400 evaluations/year, data capture, report writing, parent feedback).

Planning  

• Programme Planning (lesson design, preparation of 100 lesson per term).

 Teaching and Learning

• Student Supervision and Mentorship (Honours students during WIL/practicals).

Administration

• Administration and Financial Support (client registration, scheduling, invoicing, VSS updates).

External Relationships

• Marketing and Community Engagement (school demos, awareness campaigns, social media content).

Minimum requirements

• An honours degree (NQF level 8) in Human Movement Science, specialising in Kinderkinetics and Pediatric Exercise Science.
• Registered with the South African Professional Institute of Kinderkinetics (SAPIK).
• A minimum of two (2) years’ service delivery experience as a Kinderkinetics - independent practitioner/supervised practice.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ support and independent instruction experience in the aquatic and/or remedial programmes.

ADDED ADVANTAGES & PREFERENCES:

• A master’s degree (NQF level 9) in Human Movement Science, specializing in Kinderkinetics and Pediatric Exercise Science.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience working with special needs populations (CP, DS, Autism, ID) - programme facilitation/group and individual sessions.
• A minimum of one (1) year student supervision and mentorship (Honours Kinderkinetics, WIL) experience – supervision of small groups during WIL/practical sessions.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Motor development assessment and intervention.
• Lesson planning and facilitation (individual and group).
• Knowledge of developmental delays and remedial strategies.
• Report writing and parent feedback.
• Practice experience regarding organization / administration / business skills.
• Experience in marketing of practice/programmes.

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Organised and detail oriented.
• Passion for working with children and families.
• Resilience and adaptability in a busy clinic environment

Apply by: 19 December 2025