Technician - Health and Sport Sciences

T he Technician - Health and Sport Sciences is responsible for the preparation, calibration, use and maintenance of equipment for the delivery of undergraduate programmes in the areas of Sport and Exercise Science, Strength and Conditioning and Sport Rehabilitation and Athletic Therapy, and also support of research in our HealthCORE research group.

The Technician has responsibility for all equipment associated with Athletic Therapy including laser, ultrasound, interferential, shockwave, plinths, and rehabilitation equipment.
Support of metabolic systems, isokinetic dynamometry, force plates (integrated and portable), EMG, electronic timing systems, motion analysis, Optojump, accelerometry, clinical chemistry systems, osmometry, and ergometers including high speed and non-motorised treadmills, cycle and rowing ergometers is also part of this position.
The Technician also plays a key role in laboratory management, procurement and health and safety.
The job requires an energetic, enthusiastic person with excellent communication skills as well as a broad-based knowledge of sport and exercise sciences, strength and conditioning and sport rehabilitation.