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Triathlon Coach

The Hong Kong Sports Institute Limited (“HKSI”) is the Government’s delivery agent to provide the high performance training system for eligible sports. The HKSI’s mission is to provide an environment in which sports talent can be identified, nurtured and developed to pursue excellence in the international sporting arena benchmarked at Major Games results. We are now inviting suitable candidates for the following vacancy

(Annual performance based remuneration package ranges from HK$541,556 to HK$1,365,514) 

 

THE JOB

Reporting to the Head Triathlon Coach, the Triathlon Coach will be responsible for the following duties:

  • To coordinate, design, and implement training programmes for elite athletes in Hong Kong;
  • To fully utilize and integrate scientific, medical and other athlete support services into the elite training programme to enhance elite training outcomes;
  • To monitor athlete performance through comprehensive, multi-method assessment and regular evaluation;
  • To provide timely and critically analyzed progress reports on athletes’ training progress;
  • To be responsible for administrative matters related to local and overseas squad training and competitions;
  • To supervise Assistant Coaches and part-time coaches;
  • To assist the HKSI and Triathlon Association of Hong Kong China in implementing programmes related to talent identification, coach education and athlete development programmes; and
  • Perform any other appropriate duties as assigned by supervisor.

 

THE REQUIREMENTS

  • University degree or its equivalent;
  • Holder of a valid coaching certificate issued by the relevant governing body;
  • A minimum of 5 years’ professional coaching experience and proven record of achievement in coaching triathlon athletes at national level or its equivalent;
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
  • Ability to speak English, Chinese and Putonghua;
  • High level of computer literacy; 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 with indication of your current and 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 12 November 2024. Please quote reference no. HKSI-20241030-TRC 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