Sports Therapist

Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong

Department / Section : Department of Sport and Recreation
Ref. no :O/THEi-DSR/ST/05/24

The Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi or Institute) offers 22 innovative degree programmes across our 6 Academic Departments, namely Department of Food and Health Sciences, Department of Construction, Environment and Engineering, Department of Sport and Recreation, Department of Hospitality and Business Management, Department of Design and Architecture, and Department of Digital Innovation and Technology, that are vocationally and professionally oriented and developed with significant industry input. All programmes are accredited by the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications, and also accredited by the relevant professional bodies where appropriate. THEi prepares Work Ready, Future Ready graduates through our strong applied degree and professional education programmes. All programmes require work integrated learning (WIL) and engage students inactive learning pedagogies including a strong focus on project-based learning involving real-world problem solving with and for local industries and professions. THEi partners closely with industry to provide intensive internship and project opportunities. Students also actively participate in knowledge exchange activities to develop professional insights. THEi is an innovative, professional and entrepreneurial organisation with a commitment to greening and sustainability.
For more information about our Institute, please visit https://www.thei.edu.hk.

The post is for the Human Performance Laboratory, and/or Sports Therapy Centre of the Bachelor of Social Sciences (Hons) in Sports and Recreation Management.

Major Duties:
(a) To assist in the installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance of sports science and therapy equipment such as metabolic system, heart rate system, motion capture system, blood lactate, glucose, ketone system, electromyography system, ultrasonography system, shock wave and foot scanner etc;
(b) To assist in the day-to-day operation and management of the laboratory or centre;
(c) To provide technical support to staff in teaching and research related activities;
(d) To assist academic staff in preparation, demonstration of laboratory or practical classes and projects;
(e) To assist academic staff in designing and developing training materials, and conducting practical training or workshop(s);
(f) To assist in the development and implementation of projects assigned;
(g) To coordinate the procurement of consumables and equipment;
(h) To assist in inventory estimate, control and storage; and
(i) To support and coordinate the internship activity.

Requirements:
(a) A recognised degree in Sports Therapy, or related disciplines;
(b) Good knowledge of operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of relevant equipment;
(c) Good negotiation, problem-solving, supervisory and interpersonal skills; and
(d) Good command of spoken and written English and Chinese.

Notes:
(1) The appointee may be required to perform duties at different sites and work irregular hours, shifts and on Saturdays and Sundays as necessary.
(2) The remuneration package will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
(3) The appointee will work on Chai Wan Campus.

Application Procedures:
A completed application form[VTC-1 (Rev. 3/2023)], together with a full curriculum vitae, should be sent to thei-jobs@thei.edu.hk.

Candidates should take note of the following:
(1) Completed application form and detailed curriculum vitae (CV) should be combined into one file in PDF format with a file size below 10MB.
(2) The file should be saved with the applicant’s name as “surname and given name”, e.g. “CHAN Tai-man.pdf”.
(3) For the email subject, please cite “Application for Sports Therapist, DSR (Ref. No.: O/THEi-DSR/ST/05/24)”.

Closing date for application: 20 May 2024

The Institute reserves the right not to fill the post. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. Information on unsuccessful candidates will normally be destroyed 12 months after the completion of the recruitment exercise.