Queensland Academy Sport's high-performance strategy for the 2032 Games is to create more medal-winning moments for Queensland athletes that inspire their state and nation. While our strategy guides our performance, our culture truly delivers it. Given our vision, our culture is vitally important to us.
We are seeking talented, motivated individuals whose values and behaviours align with our team and culture. If you are passionate about high performance, committed to continuous improvement, and want to be part of something transformational, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey.
The Senior Sports Scientist (Physiology) - Swimming role will be responsible for the design and implementation of swimming physiology support aimed at maximising the physical performance of nationally categorised athletes within QAS High Performance Swimming program/s on the Gold Coast, while also supporting the overall program delivery by liaising closely with the Head Coach/es and members of the Performance Support team/s.
Some of your responsibilities will include:
- Provide expert evidence-based Physiology servicing and advice to the athletes and coaches at the Gold Coast High Performance Program and Small Athlete Programs in line with each swimmer's Athlete Plan which is aligned with the swimming What IT Takes To Win (WITTW) framework.
- Deliver specific and relevant performance testing and monitoring for categorised athletes and provide timely and impactful feedback to the Coaches, Athletes and Performance Support Team members.
- Work collaboratively as part of a high performing team, establishing and maintaining effective partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders to identify, lead and deliver high quality integrated outcomes.
- Contribute to the development of Athlete Plans and regularly review the associated specific development priorities and performance metrics to measure progress.
- Work closely with the relevant Swimming Australia discipline leads to ensure world-class Physiology support is being delivered in the Hub program.
- Undertake domestic and international travel as required to support athlete preparation and performance at training camps and competitions.
- Lead and manage other Physiologists and other staff as required by the Hub Manager. This includes undertaking 1:1 meetings, setting and reviewing SMART performance objectives and supporting professional development needs.
The QAS is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all athletes, children and young people that are involved in QAS supported sport programs.
We are committed to an environment where athletes from any background are heard, treated fairly and free from abuse.
More information regarding the QAS Safeguarding Statement of Commitment can be found on our website (qasport.qld.gov.au/about-qas/sport-integrity).
Applications will remain current for 12 months.
