A fantastic opportunity has become available at Ki Performance for the role of Performance Manager, specialising in musculoskeletal rehabilitation and/or sport science (coaching). This role will best suit an individual who currently holds a MSc and has well-developed knowledge and expertises in the areas of sport (coaching), health, rehabilitation and performance testing. Work experience in these fields is desirable but not essential. Day-to-day role will vary between hands-on assessing and reporting, to providing website support for Ki Fit and contributing to the development and delivering of other exciting Ki projects (related to our calorie management system). Ki Performance is a dynamic company that prides itself on using scientifically-supported rationale to assess and manage each client, delivering bespoke management strategies for the three main pillars of a balanced lifestyle – Emotional; Nutritional; and Exercise.
Full Description:
Key responsibilities and accountabilities:
1. Musculoskeletal Assessment, Testing and Interpretation a. Isokinetic Testing (Contrex® Dynamometer) b. Gait and Motion Analysis (Templo®; RSscan Footscan®) c. Flexibility (Goniometer; Subjective assessing) d. Posture Assessing (Plumbline; Posture Pro Biometric 6.0 ®) e. Pelvic/Core Strength and Stability
2. Performance testing – Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing; VO2Max; Lactate Profiling; Training Zones; Sport-Specific Assessments (Cortex CardioLyzer Ultra®; Cortex Metalyzer®)
3. Compile full comprehensible Reports on all areas (Isokinetics; Gait; Biomechanics; Flexibility; Posture; Pelvic/core condition) and develop Exercise Strategies
4. Maintain accurate assessment details and notes (file electronic and hard copies)
5. Design and deliver rehabilitation/exercise programmes
6. Provide appropriate advice and referrals to General Practitioners, Specialists and Allied Health Professionals
7. Developed, co-ordinate and control all testing according to Ki Performance Standard Operation Procedures and protocols
8. Report to Performance Director with client reports and management updates
9. Network and liaise with healthcare practitioners – Physiotherapists; Dieticians; Chiropracters; Osteopaths; GP’s; Consultants; Sports Massage Therapists
10. Research and Development • Ki Fit and Future Ki Performance Projects
11. Provide support for Ask an Expert (answer all Exercise-related questions for Ki Fit clients and public)
12. Website content development a. Write academic pieces (literature reviews), product and trend reviews, as well as general information and topical articles for future online publication (sport, health and exercise-related) b. Contribute to the development of other website features for the Exercise domain
13. Edit and contribute to monthly eNewsletter Other sought-after skills:
1. ECG interpretation and Exercise Tolerance Testing experience
2. Knowledge of Isokinetics (Testing procedures; applications)
3. Strength and Conditioning certification (UKSCA Accredited)
Vacancy Web Address: www.kifit.co.uk; www.kiperformance.com
To apply, please send a CV and covering letter to Anna Holder at aholder@kiperformance.com