Hi All,

 

The following message is posted on behalf of PacificSport Canadian Sport Center Victoria.

 

ALL enquiries regarding position should be directed to:

 

Dr Richard Backus

Email: rbackus@...

 

Les Underwood

Email: lunderwood@...

 

 

PHYSIOLOGIST - PACIFICSPORT CANADIAN SPORT CENTRE VICTORIA

 

PacificSport Canadian Sport Centre Victoria (PacificSport) has an opening for a Physiologist to provide physiological support to National Team programs centered and training at PacificSport.

 

Major Responsibilities:

 

·         To be the primary physiologist consultant for PacificSport

·        To be a member of the Medicine/Science committees of participating sports.

·        To work closely with National Team coaches to develop innovative programs for athlete testing and monitoring.

·        To set up and calibrate equipment required for laboratory and field monitoring of athletes, and to train new staff in its effective use

·        To conduct appropriate physiological and anthropometric tests on athletes

·        To coordinate biological testing protocols and schedules with the coach and team physician, and communicate results.

·        To process test results, carry out statistical analyses and prepare reports

·        To develop appropriate strength training protocols for each involved sport

·        To conduct applied research projects

·        To disseminate information through participation in coaching conferences and publication of papers in coaching and scientific journals and conduct outreach programs for local sports.

 

Qualifications

 

·        Post-graduate qualification in sports physiology or exercise science or a related area, or substantial progress towards such a qualification is essential

·        A publication history

·        An equivalent of at least 2 years full-time experience in a scientific laboratory or similar facility is required

·        Familiarity with a wide range of physiological testing equipment and analytical procedures

·        Good computing skills including familiarity with word processing, spreadsheet and statistical packages.

·        Excellent oral and written skills

·        Evidence of innovative approaches to athlete testing and monitoring 

 

Personal Attributes

 

·        A love of sport

·        Enthusiasm and reliability

*        Excellent interpersonal skills

*        Ability to work effectively as a team member

*        Ability to work independently where necessary

*        Willingness to work unconventional hours incl. Weekends

 

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications.  For more information on the position please contact:

 Dr. Richard Backus                Les Underwood.

(250)   383 3638                     (250) 744 5520

 

Applications should be submitted to the following address by May 30, 2003.

 

PacificSport Canadian Sport Center Victoria

Attention Mr. Les Underwood

Vice President

100 - 4636 Elk Lake Drive

Victoria, BC

V8Z 5M1

 

 

 

Regards,

Rebecca

 

Rebecca K Tanner

National Laboratory Standards Co-ordinator

Australian Institute of Sport

PO Box 176

Belconnen  ACT  2616

 

Phone: +61 2 6214 1563

Fax: +61 2 6214 1603

Email: Rebecca.Tanner@...

Web site: www.ais.org.au/lsas

 

 

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