Queensland Reds Athletic Performance Coach
Position Title: Queensland Reds Athletic Performance Coach
Location: Herston, QLD 4006
Full-Time
Length of Contract: till 31 October 2028
PURPOSE:
To optimise the of physical qualities for all Queensland Reds contracted players
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Strength & Power Development
- Lead the delivery of strength power training programs for Reds [professional players
- Assist in programming and delivery of speed and conditioning training
Functional Development & Injury Prevention
- Support the Athletic Performance and medical staff, collate functional testing & medical screening data
- Co-design & implement functional developmental, flexibility, injury prevention and recovery training programs
Return to Performance
- Support athletic performance, sports science, dietetics and medical staff design to implement the reconditioning and return to performance programs for injured athletes
Sport Science Coordination
- Support the implementation and monitoring of training loads including accurate collection of records and reporting for injured players
- Support and implement hydration assessment and weigh in of players including accurate collection of records and updated reporting
Super Rugby Squad Game Day Preparations
Support the following:
- Implement game day warmups in conjunction with the coaching staff
- Implementation of game day nutrition program
- Design & implementation of game/post day recovery units
- Attend all Super Rugby games (as required)
- Travel with the squad to away games (as required)
General
- To be prepared to work outside of normal working hours
- Give other staff assistance as needed even if outside typical roles & responsibilities
- Attend all team functions (as required)
CAPABILITIES, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor of Sports Science or equivalent.
- Level 2 ASCA accreditation
- Highly motivated with ability to work under their own direction to achieve performance targets within agreed timeframes.
- Ability to work well within a multidisciplinary high-performance team environment.
- Ability to travel nationally and internationally as required
- Ability to commit to irregular working hours including weekends
- Understanding of and ability to maintain appropriate confidentiality.
- Coaching experience in the areas of strength/power, speed & conditioning
- Strength and Conditioning experience in a professional sporting environment
- Experience working in a contact sport
- Excellent IT and organisational skills.
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