DEPARTMENT OF CULTURE, SPORTS & RECREATION
PART TIME GYM INSTRUCTOR (3 POSITIONS) - VACANCY NO: IRC 1094
(1 YEAR CONTRACT) NOVEMBER 2023 TO OCTOBER 2024
The Department of Culture, Sports and Recreation invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the post of Part Time Sport Coach.
Main purpose of the job: Over all responsibilities for the job is to formulate and implement cardio activates/aerobics and physical fitness programs to the students groups, sports teams, UB staff and outside community. Carry out advanced fitness assessment to client before he/she can prescribe exercise. Responsible for the management of aerobics/cardio equipment and manage the cliental fitness data.
Duties: The successful candidate will be expected to: (i) lead various types of aerobics programmes and activities including: cardio-internal, yoga, pilates, stretch aerobics, spinning, cardiac fitness, weight training and clinical cardio pulmonary rehabilitation programs and water aerobics; (ii) ensure class needs are met through class routines and organisation; (iii) work with class attendees to ensure they are performing exercises correctly and safely; (iv) ensure class meets appropriate standards and encourages them to reach their fitness and wellness goals; (v) share educational information with class participants; (vi) advice clients on good physical exercise benefits and prescribe exercise relevant to clients level of fitness; (vii) keeps and maintain clients fitness progress data as well as keeping up to date records on safety and fitness trends; (viii) takes day to day directions from the fitness gym supervisor; (ix) attends to minor maintenance of gym equipment; (x) attend to any other matters assigned by the Manager Sports and Recreation. Report to: Manager, Sports and Recreation
Requirements: Applicants should have: (i) Certificate in Fitness, Sports and Recreation Studies, Exercise Science or equivalent; (ii) Aerobics Instructor Certificate; (iii) First Aid Certificate in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) techniques; (iv) Excellent Physical Fitness; (v) Experience in performing the different types of aerobics movements, pilate, stretch exercise, spinning and weight training; (vi) A minimum of 2 years of aerobics instruction.
Remuneration: The University offers competitive salaries and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications. For more information on the University, please visit our website; www.ub.bw
How to Apply: Applicants are to address the stated qualifications in their application letters and provide other information to assist the University determine their suitability for the position. They should also quote the vacancy number of the post applied for, provide current CVs (including telephone, and e-mail), certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, names and addresses of three referees. Complete documentation should be sent to: The Human Resources Manager, Appointments and Administration (Support), Private Bag UB 0022, Gaborone-Botswana; Telephone: (267) 355 4148/2048. Email: mfetane@ub.ac.bw or ramahobok@ub.ac.bw.
Applicants should inform their referees to: (i) Quote the Vacancy number and position applied for and (ii) submit their references directly to the above address, before the stipulated closing date. Please note that applications with incomplete information shall not be acknowledged.
Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Office No. 205 at Block 108 (108/205).
NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
Closing Date: 7 July 2023