THE JOB 

 

Reporting to the Assistant Sports Science Manager, the Scientific Assessment Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
 

• To plan and conduct scientific assessments on the physiological conditions of athletes:
• To collaborate and advise scientific colleagues design and supervise metabolic training for athletes and monitor their physiological response;
• To assist in exploring new technologies or innovations relevant to sports science assessment monitoring or training;
• To assist data interpretation and provide timely feedback to coaches and relevant parties;
• To provide both local and overseas on-field support to elite sport teams;
• To assist quality control and maintenance of testing equipment;
• To assist in planning analysis methods on collected data;
• To assist in research projects; and
•  To perform any other appropriate duties as assigned by supervisor.

THE REQUIREMENTS

•  A university degree in science, sports science or related disciplines;
•  A minimum of 2 years’ full-time working experience in related disciplines or 2 years full-time experience as an athlete within a high performance system and exposed to applied sports science;
• Good interpersonal and planning skills;
• Able to work irregular hours and perform under pressure;
• Holder of valid first aid, CPR and AED certificate;
• Proficient in computer software applications such as Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office; 
• Good command of both spoken and written English and Chinese. Ability to speak Putonghua is an advantage; and
• Awareness / knowledge of Child Protection in sport and equal opportunity issues in the context of Hong Kong are an added advantage.

APPLICATIONS

Please send the completed Application Form [https://www.hksi.org.hk/f/content_block/5310/HRS-F100%20Job%20Application%20Form_Aug%202024.doc] with indication of expected salary to The Human Resources Manager, Hong Kong Sports Institute Ltd, 25 Yuen Wo Road, Sha Tin, New Territories or email: hrdept @ hksi.org.hk on or before 16 September 2024.Please quote reference no. JD-20240903-SAO in the application.

 

Appointment will be on a fixed term contract. General information is available at the website http://www.hksi.org.hk. 

 

Applicants who are not invited for interview within six months may consider their applications unsuccessful. 

 

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.  Data collected will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes only. 

 

THE HKSI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER