This role designs and delivers a high performance program that improves player performance, reduces injury risk and supports player availability across pre-season and the competition season at West Adelaide for the Women's program competing in the SANFLW.
Key responsibilities
Program design and delivery
Plan, implement and review the SANFLW high performance program with the Senior Coach, Head of Women's Football and High Performance Manager (where applicable).
Design running and conditioning programs matched to the physical demands of SANFLW football.
Deliver strength programs that build robustness and performance, with a strong focus on lower-limb injury prevention.
Training and match day
Attend all SANFLW training sessions and matches.
Run warm-ups, cool-downs and other performance related based tasks.
Lead recovery strategies between training and matches.
Injury management and return to play
Work closely with the club physiotherapist and doctor on prehabilitation, rehabilitation and return-to-play programs.
Oversee injured players' conditioning so they return ready to perform.
Monitoring, data and education
Monitor training load, wellness, sleep, hydration and nutrition (where applicable), and act on the findings.
Manage GPS (SPT) and other sports science equipment, data and third-party platforms, keeping club data secure and accessible to the right people.
Report regularly to coaches and football staff on player availability and readiness.
Educate players on training, recovery, and self-management.
People and club
Lead and support volunteers and student placements, and help recruit them.
Align the SANFLW program with the club's SANFL and junior high performance pathways.
Support wider club activities, including community and club development programs, when reasonably requested.
Comply with SANFL and club policies relevant to the role
Selection criteria
Essential
Completed or close to finishing a Tertiary degree in Exercise Science, Sports Science, Human Movement or a related field.
Current South Australian Working with Children Check (DHS), or eligibility to obtain one before starting.
Experience designing and delivering strength and conditioning programs for team sport athletes.
Good knowledge of injury prevention, rehabilitation and return-to-play principles.
Strong communication skills with players, coaches and medical staff.
Availability for evening training sessions and weekend matches.
Current First Aid and CPR or available to upon succesful application.
Desirable
ASCA Level 1 accreditation or higher.
Experience using GPS and athlete monitoring data to guide training decisions.
Experience in women's or female football, or another female team sport.
Experience in a SANFL, VFL, AFLW or similar high performance environment.
Knowledge of evidence-based female athlete health.
Experience supervising staff, volunteers or students.
