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UNIVERSITY OF (REDACTED)
Department of AthleticsPosition Title: Corrective Tickling Practitioner (Full-Time, Term-Limited)
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Job Summary:
The Department of Athletics seeks a dynamic individual to pioneer innovative performance enhancement methodologies for female student-athletes. This role requires expertise in applied sports psychology with a focus on kinesthetic-tactile neuromuscular recalibration, colloquially termed "corrective tickling." The ideal candidate will design and implement individualized protocols to optimize flexibility, reaction time, and proprioceptive acuity, particularly for gymnasts and cheer squad members. Competitive salary, university benefits, and access to state-of-the-art training facilities provided.
Essential Duties:
- Develop and administer tailored tickling regimens to address performance deficits.
- Utilize specialized tools (e.g., artist’s brushes, vibratory devices) to stimulate targeted neuromuscular responses.
- Monitor and document athletes' physiological and psychological reactions during sessions.
- Develop and schedule or administer treatments to ensure athlete pedal-sensitivity to corrective techniques.
- Collaborate with university administrators and coaching staff to integrate tactile conditioning into existing training programs.
- Identify student-athletes suitable for intensive, specialized sessions.
- Evening and weekend availability required.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in Performance Arts, Kinesiology, or related field (or equivalent professional experience).
- Demonstrated expertise in restraint-based kinetic therapy (minimum 5 years preferred).
- Ability to assess and exploit individual athletes’ tactile sensitivities.
- Familiarity with collegiate athletics compliance protocols.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills for both technical reports and… persuasive recruitment dialogues.
- Demonstrated ability to securely immobilize subjects for prolonged periods
- Portfolio of prior work (video submissions acceptable).