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Form of workHigh Performance Manager
About us
South East Melbourne Phoenix are a professional basketball team and a member of the National Basketball League (NBL) in Australia. In its sixth year of existence, the club is chasing a maiden championship.
The Phoenix have grown from a start-up franchise to an entrenched part of the league and the community of the South East, which is the fastest growing corridor in Australia for basketball participation.
As a club, we value teamwork, passion and above all, a willingness to work towards a common goal.
You’ll work in the premier basketball facility in the country, the State Basketball Centre, which recently received a $132M revamp to its basketball and office facilities. The facility has brought together the performance and administrative teams, fostering a strong culture of collaboration and shared commitment.
Joining the club represents a unique opportunity to work in a fast paced, elite sporting environment where you can be yourself and thrive.
About the role
Reporting to the GM of Basketball Operations, this role manages the implementation of an elite basketball training program and works with the coaching and medical team, to develop athletes in a holistic manner.
Key responsibilities include:
- Build the high-performance program by planning and managing seasonal training loads whilst working with the coaching staff on balancing skills and conditioning sessions
- Manage the high-performance team in a collaborative environment to deliver results in the areas of fitness, rehabilitation and sports science
- Work collaboratively with the club doctor and physiotherapists on daily player modifications
- Ensure that the club maximises external resources to facilitate the athlete's development
- Provide leadership to the high-performance program and staff and support
- Drive excellence across all aspects of the department by researching new techniques and technologies and exploring innovative ideas to produce ‘world's best’ practice
Through these key areas of responsibility, you will develop a holistic program that is adaptable to individual needs and circumstances and is driven by the game plan, club values and team performance.
This role will be required to travel with the team across the NBL Home and Away Season, with weekend and evening attendance.
The ideal candidate
The ideal candidate will be an exceptional leader with outstanding communication skills to deliver strategic outcomes and technical and tactical requirements within a high-performance environment. You will be a crucial role model and driver of team and club culture. A genuine passion for and knowledge of basketball is crucial for this role.
You will have a passion for athlete development and achieving a common goal. You will have experience working within elite or semi elite environments, with a solid understanding of the NBL, its demands, and intricacies, and are backed by relevant tertiary study. A master's in a related field would be advantageous.
You have a sound theoretical and working knowledge of preparing elite athletes for competition, including both physical and psychological conditioning. You have experience working within an allied health team and enjoy working collaboratively to innovate and make decisions.
You are a leader in your field and use sport science principles and standards to ensure the delivery of best practice, and first-class High-Performance programs. You are a values driven individual with a passion for helping others and enjoy working in a fast paced and evolving industry.
Applications Close Wednesday 20th March 2024.
Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity
South East Melbourne Phoenix is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and diverse candidates. We provide a welcoming, safe and flexible approach to work and provide an environment that benefits from and enables the best from everyone.
As an organisation we are committed to protecting children and young people from harm. It is essential that anyone involved with South East Melbourne Phoenix understands their responsibility in relation to child safety. Our organisation requires all applicants to obtain a ‘Working with Children Check’ prior to appointment.
