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Lead Strength & Conditioning Coach for Swifts Netball Academy - Netball NSW (closes 27 Sep 2023)

  • Sydney Olympic Park ▸ New South Wales ▸ Australia
  • Part Time, Contract/Temp

Closes: 27 Sep 2023

The purpose of the position is to design and implement training programs focusing on the strength, conditioning, power and movement of QBE Swifts Academy athletes to maximize performance and minimize injury.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Working with the Swifts Head of Physical Preparation, to develop and implement individualised S&C programs on Team Builder prior to the session for each Swifts Academy athlete and NSW Swifts Training Partner, taking into consideration their medical and musculoskeletal screening and fitness test results.
  • Management of the strength, conditioning and recovery programs to maximise performance of the Swifts Academy Squad and NSW Swifts Training Partners.
  • Lead physical testing and monitor the physical development of Swifts Academy athletes and NSW Swifts Training Partners.
  • Lead communication to Academy Coaches and Academy medical staff regarding player load, player availability and injury management.
  • In conjunction with the Swifts physiotherapy and medical services team, contribute to maximising athlete availability through effective injury prevention practices and return to play protocols.
  • Report and maximise the use of athlete management systems (AMS) for Swifts Academy and NSW Swifts Training Partners.
  • Provide physical data and recommendations for athlete IAPP’s for Swifts Academy and NSW Swifts Training Partners.
  • Lead and develop court warm up protocols for pre training and games for the Swifts Academy.
  • Attend Swifts Academy training sessions.
  • Attend one NSW Swifts Suncorp Super Netball training session per week.
  • Be the point of contact for Swifts Training partners and work in collaboration with the Swifts Physical Preparation Coach to develop and implement individualized programs.
  • Attend and contribute to Performance Team meetings for the Swifts Academy as required to review and discuss each athlete’s progression plus planning for the coming weeks.
  • Manage Strength and Conditioning Interns.
  • Assist in creating a hardworking and enjoyable environment during strength and conditioning sessions.
  • Provide and keep records of all strength and conditioning sessions administered.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Candidates for the position will require a range of personal and professional skills including:

Essential Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Exercise Science (minimum qualification).
  • 2+ years’ experience working in high performance sport.
  • ESSA exercise science accreditation or equivalent.
  • Demonstrated ability to successfully develop, implement and manage strength, conditioning, recovery and rehabilitation programs for elite athletes.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyse data.
  • Demonstrated ability to provide timely, compelling and concise advice to inform and support decision making.
  • ASCA Level 2 Strength and Conditioning Coach.
  • Current Drivers’ license.
  • Working with Children Check.
  • First Aid Qualification.

Experience

  • Experience in working with elite individual athletes and sporting teams within a high-performance sporting environment.
  • Experience in working within a multidisciplinary performance team environment to achieve sports outcomes.

Knowledge

  • Demonstrated knowledge of strength and conditioning theories and best practice related to high performance sports.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of physiological principles theories and best practice related to high performance sports.
  • Knowledge of the structure and systems associated with high performance sport and the development of elite athletes for success in the national and international arena.
  • Knowledge of the quality assurance process for testing and monitoring in elite sport.
  • Will be able to energise and motivate players to achieve an elite level of performance.
  • Will be able to form strong relationships with athletes and display a high level of coaching to influence behaviours.
  • Will have strong planning and management skills, be highly organised and a good decision maker.
  • Will be able to work independently as well as lead and drive a dynamic team to pursue team goals, share information, support others, show consideration and respect for alternative ideas and solutions.
  • Due to the nature of the industry, the ideal candidate must be flexible in their availability as extended hours and weekend work will be required for this role.

Skills

  • Ability to drive a high-performance training environment.
  • Ability to coach and teach strength and conditioning techniques to a range of athletes emphasising dynamic correspondence including plyometric, agility and weightlifting movements.
  • Engage and educate athletes on goals and associated training programs.
  • Demonstrated experience of dealing with complex sport injuries and implementing successful rehabilitation programs under the direction of a physiotherapist.
  • Conduct and report on court and laboratory-based testing protocols.
  • Capability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team as well as the ability to work independently and possess a high level of personal initiative and autonomy.

Personal attributes

  • Friendly person who can work in a strong team environment, as well as work autonomously to complete tasks.
  • Leadership
  • Interpersonal / relationship skills
  • Problem solving
  • Work Health and Safety
  • Professional and proactive attitude.
  • Passionate and prepared to go above and beyond.
  • Commitment to Netball NSW Values.
  • Acknowledge that flexible work hours will be required

Working With Children Check (WWCC)

In accordance with Child Protection legislation candidates will be required to provide a Working With Children Check (WWCC) clearance number for verification by Netball NSW prior to employment. Selection of the successful candidate will be based upon the results of child protection screening and relevant reference checks.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Netball NSW is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. We encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; people from culturally diverse backgrounds; young people; older workers; people with disabilities; the LGBTQIA+ community; and other under-represented groups.

CHILD SAFE ORGANISATION

Please note: Netball NSW is committed to protecting Children from harm. We require all applicants that will work with children to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment. All candidates must have a valid Working with Children Check.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

Netball NSW carries out performance appraisals, against pre-determined performance objectives on an annual basis. KPI's to be determined with the successful candidate. 

WHY WORK FOR US?

NNSW strives to offer a range of benefits to support a healthy work environment and a sustainable work-life balance, no matter your role and stage in life.

  • Additional leave day for your Birthday;
  • Free parking for those that have to drive to work or 800m walk to Sydney Olympic Park Train Station;
  • NNSW funded membership with the Connected Membership exclusively for Sydney Olympic Park employees, residents and students providing everyday discounts and exclusive offers including free admission offers and discounted tickets for events at Sydney Olympic Park.
  • Free and discounted tickets to NSW Swifts and GIANTS Netball home games;
  • Pawsivity - bring your four-legged friend to work so you can enjoy their happy presence while you work;
  • Wellness programs including: our Employment Assistance Program (EAP); NNSW lunchtime league social sports teams in volleyball, netball, soccer and touch footy.

Essential Requirements

Attachments

 

Application Instruction

In submitting your application please include a cover letter and resume as one document and maximum of five pages. 

Closing date: 27 September 2023

Netball NSW will be reviewing applications as they come in and may close this advertisement earlier than advertised so it is advised to get your application in as early as possible. 

If you wish to discuss the role in further detail, please contact:

 Dani Mace
 (02) 9951 5029

 

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Article added: Tuesday 19 September 2023

 

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