The Hong Kong Sports Institute Limited ("HKSIL") is dedicated to provide an environment in which sports talent can be identified, nurtured and developed to pursue excellence in the international sporting arena. We are now inviting suitable candidates for the following vacancy:

ASSISTANT TRIATHLON COACH

THE JOB

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

• - To design, plan and coordinate training and competitive programs for u23 triathletes in Hong Kong;
• - To oversee, design and administer all matters relating to the training of the u23 programs;
• - To accompany and train triathletes during overseas training and competitions, and be responsible for the administrative matters such as logistics, accommodation, expenditure reports etc;
• - To maintain a record of individual training data;
• - To coach elite squads when specified byHeadCoach;
• - To evaluate progress of the triathletes against the training programs and define future targets withHeadCoach;
• - To provide lectures on Hong Kong Triathlon Association Coaching Accreditation Program courses when required;
• - To assist in the preparation of teaching materials for lectures and seminars;
• - To enhance the professional image of triathlon; and
• - To work with the Sports Medicine, Sports Science, and Strength & Conditioning Departments when required.

THE REQUIREMENTS

• - A university degree in sports or a relevant discipline;
• - Holder of Level 2 Triathlon Coaching Certificate issued by respective National Sports Association or ITU;
• - A minimum of 5 years' triathlon coaching experience;
• - Sound knowledge of swimming technique and designing swimming programs is essential;
• - Able to cycle with junior squads; and
• - Excellent command of spoken and written English.

APPLICATIONS

Please send full resume with current and expected salary, contact telephone number, address and availability to The Human Resources Manager, Hong Kong Sports Institute Ltd, 2 On Chun Street, Ma On Shan, Sha Tin, New Territories, Hong Kong or email: hrdept@hksi.org.hk on or before 15 January 2010.  Please quote reference no. HKTRIA-20091231-ATC in the application.

Appointment will be on a fixed term contract. General information is available at the website http://www.hksi.org.hk. For enquiries, please call Ms Woo at (852) 2681 6343.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Applicants who are not invited for interview within six months may consider their applications unsuccessful.

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