Physical Preparation Assistant
The High Performance Unit is responsible for the delivery of physical preparation services to players of the Essendon Football Club. The position of assistant Physical Preparation Coach, within the High Performance Unit, will assist the High Performance Coach, Physical Preparation Coach, Performance Dietitian, Coaches and other staff in the delivery of world class physical preparation programs at Essendon Football Club.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Essendon Football Club has a reputation as a leader in the AFL industry. Success, Professionalism, Community and Tradition are the foundations upon which our club is built both on and off the field. Underpinning these pillars are our values and behaviours that all staff are expected to follow to ensure a progressive and supportive work environment.
The High Performance Unit is responsible for the delivery of physical preparation services to players of the Essendon Football Club. The position of assistant Physical Preparation Coach, within the High Performance Unit, will assist the High Performance Coach, Physical Preparation Coach, Performance Dietitian, Coaches and other staff in the delivery of world class physical preparation programs at Essendon Football Club.
Salary is negotiable dependant on experience and qualifications.
Reports to: High Performance Coach/Physical Preparation Coach/Performance Dietician
Other Key Relationships:
- EFC Coaching Staff
- Physiotherapy / Medical staff
- EFC Players
- Other EFC staff
Responsibilities
The Assistant Physical Preparation coach will assist HPU staff with the following tasks:
· The supervision of conditioning for fit and injured players.
· The delivery and supervision of strength training programs
· Conducting physiological testing.
· Collection of various load monitoring indices
· Delivery of flexibility programs
· Assist the performance dietician in the delivery of nutrition and hydration strategies.
· Supervision of post training and stand alone recovery sessions
· The design and conduct of specific speed/agility training sessions.
· Conducting pre training warm up & post training recovery protocols.
· Other duties as required
It is expected that the successful applicant participate in internal and external professional development activities and demonstrates a commitment to undertake ongoing formal education programs.
Qualifications
Essential :
· Undergraduate degree in Sport/Exercise Science or similar
· Level 2 or Higher ASCA Coach Accreditation or ability to attain within 6 months
Desirable:
· Post graduate qualification in a Sports Science or related field
· Eligibility for membership of AAESS
Experience
· Experience working with elite level team sport athletes
· Experience in applying evidence based practice
· Experience and interest conducting applied Sports Science research
· Experience in conducting physiological testing in accordance with NSSQA guidelines
Experience using specialist Sports Science equipment, technology and associated software
Personal Qualities
· Well developed IT skills
· Ability to work within a team environment
· Ability to work under pressure
· Highly developed time management abilities
· Desire for continuous improvement
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Application Process
Applications in writing addressing the selection criteria and outlining specific qualifications and relevant experience must be received by 5pm Friday 9/10/09. Please attach a detailed CV including at least 2 referees.
Applications may be submitted electronically to:
or by mail to:
Dr Stuart Cormack
High Performance Coach
Essendon Football Club
PO Box 17
Essendon 3040
