Visiting Coach for Hong Kong Collegiate National Baseball Team to prepare for the 2018 FISU World University Baseball Championship

The Hong Kong Baseball Association (HKBA) is looking for a Visiting Coach to lead the Hong Kong Collegiate National Baseball Team (Hong Kong Team) to prepare for and participate in the 2018 FISU World University Baseball Championship (World University Championship) that to be held in Chiayi, Chinese Taipei from 6 July to 15 July 2018.

The employment is made on a contract basis for a period starting from April 2018 (subject to the availability of working visa) to July 2018. The contract will be ended 14 days after the completion of the World University Championship. The Visiting Coach is required to submit a written report in English on the effectiveness of preparation and performance of the Hong Kong Team before the end of the Contract.

Duties and responsibilities:
• To assist the coaching team to supervise the selected national team student-athletes in preparing for the World University Championship
• To implement Hong Kong Team training both on and off the field to keep their best physical and psychological conditions throughout the training and games period
• To evaluate and select the best performing student-athletes into the Hong Kong Team, fine-tuning the training program and formulating game strategies for the World University Championship
• To prepare regular individual and team reports on the training
• To co-ordinate with Sports Trainer to keep the student-athletes in top sharp and prevent sports injury

Qualifications:
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant coaching experience at national team or collegiate team at high performance level
• Good track record of coaching experience at the international competition level
• Experience with coaching collegiate baseball team is preferred
• Good knowledge in formulating game strategies, evaluating performance of athletes and complying the anti-doping regulations
• Good communicative and organizing skills
• Good command of written and spoken Chinese OR English


Terms and Conditions for the Employment:
The employment is made on a contract basis with the duration from April 2018 to July 2018. The contract is expected to be ended 14 days after the completion of the competition. The appointed coach should submit written report on the effectiveness of preparation and performance after the game.

The Hong Kong Baseball Association (HKBA) will assist the appointed coach to apply for working visa from the Hong Kong Immigration Department. It normally takes 45 days to proceed. HKBA is responsible for the working visa fee and postage in mailing the working visa to the successful candidate.

The monthly salary is HK$40,000 (about US$5,100), inclusive of all terms and conditions.
Food and lodging in Hong Kong, international transport, local travelling expenses and any extra charges/fees all are at the appointed coach’s own expense and own arrangements.

Estimated number of working hours: not less than 40 hours per week in accordance with the training schedule and requirements, including on-field training, monthly progress report, evaluation reports, regular meeting with the coaching team and may be invited to meet the management of the Association and required paper work.

Team Composition:
22 student-athletes, 1 Team Leader, 3 coaches including Head Coach and 1 Medical Staff

Application Method:
Interested parties please send in their full resumes with photos and suggested training plans to the Hong Kong Baseball Association by email (SG@hkbaseball.org) before 20 April 2018. Selected candidates will be invited for interview; overseas applicants are welcome, interview will be done online through social media platform(s).