Fencing Coach

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

THE JOB

Reporting to the Head Fencing Coach, the Fencing 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 the Fencing Association of Hong Kong, China with coach education programmes;
• To 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 fencing athletes at national level or its equivalent;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• High level of computer literacy;
• Awareness/knowledge of Child Protection in sport and equal opportunity issues in the context of Hong Kong are an added advantage.

APPLICATIONS

Please click 'Apply Now' to submit your CV with expected salary, or send the completed Application Form with indication of expected salary to The Human Resources Manager, Hong Kong Sports Institute Ltd, 25 Yuen Wo Road, Sha Tin, New Territories or Apply Now on or before 10 March 2025. Please quote reference no. C-20250225-FENC(EPEE) in the application.

Appointment will be on a fixed term contract. General information is available at the website

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.