POSITION TITLE: Richmond Football Club Trainer

REPORTS TO: Head Trainer

KEY RELATIONSHIPS: Players, Medical staff, Allied Health staff, Rehabilitation Coordinator, High Performance Manager

TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT: Casual

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POSITION PURPOSE:

To provide a high level of injury management, soft tissue treatment and other sports training services to AFL/VFL players on training/match days and as required.

Key Responsibilities:

Provision of sports training/massage services to AFL/VFL Players

  • Player preparation on training/match days
  • Provide immediate injury management for playing group on training/match days
  • Liaise with other medical and fitness staff in relation to player injury management
  • Provide soft tissue treatment to players as needed
  • Provide players with appropriate hydration both on and off field

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:      

  1. Minimum Level 2 Sports Trainer qualification
  2. Minimum 2 years’ experience working as a Sports trainer at least at VFL level or similar
  3. Basic software and computer experience
  4. Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
  5. Proven problem-solving ability

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

  1. The ability to work as part of a diverse team
  2. High level of organisational and time management skills
  3. Approachable nature with a strong work ethic
  4. Optimistic and adaptable in a fast-paced and challenging environment

*Note – all applicants must be available for at least one training session per week and all matches including practice matches.

CONTACT: For any further information or if you have any queries please contact the Head Trainer on (03) 9426 4400. 

 APPLICATIONS: To apply for this position please forward a cover letter and resume to employment@richmondfc.com.au. Applications close midnight SUNDAY 10th November. 

This role will be subject to pre-employment checks. 

# Flexibility is something we value, and we recognise that this will mean different things for different people. If this is important to you, please raise this with us.