Assistant Physical Education Manager Student Affairs Office

Ref. 240424001
The appointee will be required to (a) plan, prepare and deliver physical education / fitness room training / physical wellness courses;
(b) design / teach new sports courses to enrich the physical education curriculum;
(c) manage / coach sports teams and provide support to student-athletes;
(d) coordinate / organise competitions and sports exchange programmes with local / regional / overseas universities;
(e) assist in the promotion / screening process of the student-athletes admission scheme;
(f) assist in managing the sports facilities;
(g) promote physical wellness and deliver programmes to educate students about benefits of physical activities;
and (h) serve as the convenor / members of the Organising Committee to organise the University's sports events. The appointee may be required to work on irregular hours.
Applicants should have (a) a recognised degree or above in Physical Education, Sports Science, Sports Coaching or a related discipline;
(b) at least five yearsof work experience, preferably with university-age students and/or young people;
(c) knowledge of intercultural and educational development for university students;
(d) solid administration and leadership skills and a desire to mentor others to help them reach their full potential;
(e) a good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese, with the ability to communicate in other languages including Putonghua being an advantage;
and (f) good interpersonal and intercultural communication skills.
Preference will be given to those with a recognised teaching qualification (e.G., Cert Ed., BEd., or PGDE), experience in Physical Education with classroom teaching practice as a part of the teacher training, or experience as the coach of related sports. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to sit for a written test.
Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisement(s) need not re-apply.
Conditions of Service
A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered. Initial appointment will be on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract. Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement. Application
Please submit an application through PolyU's career website https:
//jobs.Polyu.Edu.Hk/management. Consideration of applications will commence on 7 May 2024 until the position is filled. The University's Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at https:
//www.Polyu.Edu.Hk/hro/careers/pics_for_recruitment/
PolyU is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, ethnicity, nationality, family status or physical or mental disabilities.