The Essendon Football Club has a reputation as a leader in the Australian sports industry, with well established values and behaviours.  Driven to be recognised and respected as the most successful sporting club in Australia, both on and off the field, we are now seeking a High Performance Coach to join our Football Department.

Reporting to the General Manager Football and the Senior Coach, you will be responsible for design and implementation of the strength and conditioning programs for the team and individuals players which will ensure that the players are physically capable of succeeding at AFL level.

The successful candidate will have the following attributes:

• Previous success in the design and implementation of strength and conditioning programs for elite athletes
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Human Movement or Exercise Science
• Strength and Conditioning accreditation
• Knowledge and proven track record in rehabilitation and injury prevention
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to lead and work within a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary practice with regard to design and implementation of elite strength and conditioning programs
• Previous experience within the AFL (highly desirable but not essential)
• Collecting and analysing data and producing reports
• Developing and managing relationships with key stakeholders

To apply in strict confidence or seek a position description, please send your application to recruitment@essendonfc.com.au

Applications close 5pm 15th July 2011

Please note that this role will be subject to background checks.