AFLW High performance internship

Essendon FC - “The Bombers” - are a professional sporting team in the Australian Football League. As home to 5 sporting teams, we run our AFL men’s and women’s programs, VFL women’s and men’s programs, and a wheelchair football team. But we’re more than the game. Not only do we exist to win premierships, we aim to give back to our loyal membership base, and importantly, our community. We understand and take seriously the impact we have on social outcomes and work tirelessly to ensure these are positive, from our partnership with The Long Walk, to our indigenous pathway programs. To do this, we have strong commercial partnerships and innovate with non-traditional ventures, such as our Essendon Education Academy so that we can deliver world class events, give back to our fans, run community programs and ultimately, strive toward our next premiership.

We are currently seeking a student studying in an ACU High Performance Sport post-graduate program to ‘Don the Sash’ and join the AFLW’s High Performance Team, based at The Hangar, Melbourne Airport.

THE ROLE

• Reporting to the Head of Strength Conditioning, students will assist in:
• The collection of GPS data using Catapult software.
• Collection of strength, power and screening data using Vald equipment.
• Assist in the delivery of resistance training and conditioning programs.
• Ability to take on projects within sport science and strength & conditioning as suitable.

DURATION

• The program will commence on May 27 and cease in November 17.
• Ideally a commitment of 4-5 hours a week, total of 250 hours for the season.
• Primarily based at the NEX Hangar, Melbourne Airport.
• Flexibility with hours/days depending on pre-season/in-season.

ABOUT YOU

To be considered for this internship, students will need to have the following:

• Be enrolled in an ACU High Performance Sport post graduate program.
• Students requiring practicum placement hours
• Genuine commitment to personal growth and development with a strong desire to learn and succeed in a team environment.

WHAT YOU'LL GAIN

• Work on real projects to help practice your skills and gain invaluable work experience in a dynamic and fast paced environment.
• The opportunity to work with valuable mentors who can offer career support and advice.
• Opportunity to build your professional network while working with and learning from industry leaders and experts in their field.
• Gaining exposure to an elite sporting environment, being part of one of Australia’s largest and most successful AFL Clubs in their run for AFLW finals.

NOTE: This role will be subject to background checks and a valid Working with Children Check.