Assistant Physical Education Manager

This position is posted by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU). Job Ref: 260821023-IE 學系/部門：Student Affairs Office Category: Management / Professional 截止日期：4 September 2026 Source: PolyU Careers Apply: https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/job_detail.php?job=260821023 ---

(Ref. 260821023-IE)

Duties

The appointees will be required to:

(a) plan, prepare and deliver physical education courses, fitness room training courses, and physical wellness courses;

(b) design and teach new sports courses to enrich the physical education curriculum;

(c) manage and coach sports teams, and to provide support to student-athletes;

(d) coordinate and organise competitions as well as sports exchange programmes with local, regional and overseas universities;

(e) assist in the promotion and screening process of the student-athletes admission scheme;

(f) assist in managing the sports facilities;

(g) promote physical wellness and carry out programmes to educate students about the benefits of physical activities;

(h) serve as the convenor or members of the Organising Committee to organise the University’s sports events; and

(i) perform any other duties as assigned by the Dean of Students or his/her delegates.

The appointees may be required to work on irregular hours.

Qualifications

Applicants should have:

(a) a recognised degree or above in Physical Education, Sports Science, Sports Coaching or a related discipline;

(b) a recognised teaching qualification in Physical Education (e.g., Cert Ed., BEd., or PGDE) with supervised classroom teaching practice as a part of the teacher training is preferrable;

(c) valid certifications in Resistance Training Instructor Course;

(d) at least five years of work experience, preferably with university-age students and/or young people;

(e) knowledge of intercultural and educational development for university students;

(f) solid administration and leadership skills, and a desire to mentor others to help them reach their full potential;

(g) a good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese, with the ability to communicate in other languages including Putonghua being an advantage; and

(h) good interpersonal and intercultural communication skills.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to sit for a written test.

Conditions of Service

A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered. Initial appointments will be on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract. Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement.

Consideration of applications will commence on 4 September 2026 until the positions are filled.