Technician Demonstrator (Sports Rehabilitation and Massage)

The Cardiff School of Sport and Health Sciences is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Technician Demonstrator to support the delivery of our Strength and Conditioning, Rehabilitation and Massage (SCRAM) programme portfolio. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the practical teaching, technical support, research activities and day-to-day operation of specialist rehabilitation and massage facilities within one of the UK's leading sport schools. Working alongside academic staff, you will play a key role in enhancing the student experience by supporting the development of future sport rehabilitation and soft tissue therapy practitioners.

You'll play a key role in:

• Supporting the delivery of practical teaching sessions in sports rehabilitation, massage and soft tissue therapy.
• Demonstrating specialist techniques, equipment and processes to students, staff and visitors.
• Maintaining high-quality teaching environments, equipment and facilities to support learning and research activities.
• Supporting undergraduate and postgraduate student projects, including research and data collection activities.
• Advising staff and students on the safe and effective use of specialist rehabilitation and massage equipment.
• Contributing to health and safety management, equipment procurement and the continuous enhancement of teaching provision.

What you’ll bring 

You will have a strong practical background in sports rehabilitation, sports therapy, massage therapy or a related discipline, together with the confidence to demonstrate techniques and support student learning in both teaching and clinical environments. You will be passionate about helping students develop their practical skills and professional competence, whilst maintaining high standards of safety, organisation and professionalism.

As an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills, you will enjoy working collaboratively with academic staff, students and external stakeholders. You will be proactive, organised and able to manage a varied workload across teaching, technical support, administration and research activities.

Additionally, you'll:

• Hold a degree in a relevant discipline such as sports rehabilitation, sports therapy, physiotherapy, sport and exercise science or massage therapy.
• Possess a recognised qualification in Sports Massage.
• Have experience of delivering or supporting sports rehabilitation and soft tissue therapy practice in a clinical, educational or applied setting.
• Be confident using, maintaining and troubleshooting specialist equipment and facilities.
• Have a sound understanding of health and safety requirements and their application within practical teaching environments.
• Be able to support student practical development and provide constructive feedback to academic staff regarding student progress.
• Demonstrate strong organisational, administrative and IT skills.

The successful candidate will join a vibrant and supportive team delivering industry-recognised programmes with strong links to professional sport, clinical practice and applied research. 

Why join Cardiff Metropolitan University?

We are a values-based University. We are proud of our culture, and we are there for our people. Our community spirit is the golden thread that underpins our values and behaviours. We support and embrace inclusion that enables everyone to feel respected and able to perform at their best. By joining our University, you'll find yourself in a unique environment where a wealth of knowledge and resources are readily available, supporting you with your career development. 

We offer excellent benefits such as:

• Annual leave of 35 days, plus 12 bank holiday / concessionary days pro rata 
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous contributions.
• Excellent family friendly policies – take a look on our Policy Hub page.
• Opportunities to learn and develop your skills with access to library and digital services facilities.
• Excellent sports and fitness facilities with subsidised membership.
• Free family access to our independent specialist wellbeing support provider, Health Assured.

Contact us 

 For more information about the role please contact Jason Pedley on jpedley@cardiffmet.ac.uk, or feel free to contact Aleks Janusiewicz, the Recruitment Advisor supporting this vacancy on ajanusiewicz2@cardiffmet.ac.uk.  

All applications must be submitted online.  

The person specification will be used as a tool for shortlisting; so please make sure you use this information when writing your application. You can find useful hints and tips about how to apply by visiting our Application Guidance page.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Should a high volume of applications be received, we may need to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage you to apply as early as possible.

Cardiff Metropolitan University is proud to be a Disability Confident employer and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant.

All applicants with disabilities, or those who are part of the Armed Forces community who during the shortlisting process meet the essential criteria for the role will be progressed to the next stage.

The University is committed to creating a highly inclusive culture. We offer family friendly and flexible working arrangements and a range of staff networks, forums and events to support and develop our people. We warmly welcome applications from those traditionally underrepresented in the higher education sector.