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Form of workPosted: 01/02/2024 Closing Date: 08/02/2024 Job Type: Contract - Part time Location: Melbourne Job Category: High Performance About the Victorian Institute of Sport: The Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS) was set up to assist the development of Victoria’s best athletes. It was established in 1990 by the
State Government as a private trustee company, with its Board of Directors appointed by the Victorian Minister for Sport. The VIS is located at Lakeside Stadium, Albert Park. The VIS headquarters completed a renovation in February 2023, providing a brand new workspace for athletes and staff.
It is a non-residential institute, which utilises Melbourne’s outstanding sporting facilities, to allow high performance athletes to live and train in Melbourne, the sporting capital of Australia. The VIS operates in partnership with National Sporting Organisations and State Sporting Associations to deliver high performance daily training environments (DTEs) for sports and athletes in support of the National
High Performance Sport Strategy outcomes. Our facility and staff help prepare and support future and current Olympic, Paralympic, Commonwealth Games and World Champion athletes. Employee Benefits: The Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS) provides a support work environment for you to be your best whilst supporting Victoria's best athletes.
In addition, all employees have access to: 2xu gear to proudly represent the VIS brand Friday Staff Sport - to get that competitive energy out and socialise with all staff Heavily subsidised acess to St Ali barista coffee and Albert Park parking Professional development opportunities Newly renovated office with ergonomic sit/stand desks and plenty of natural light & open windows Free access to gym, boxing classes and pool/recovery facilities Job Description The Physical Preparation Coach is responsible for the Physical Preparation of athletes within Individual Scholarships Program. The position is primarily aimed at achieving the following goals: Supporting VIS scholarship holders improve their sporting performances Supporting head coaches, program managers and program staff achieve their program KPI’s
Work with performance support teams to provide an inter-disciplinary approach to improve performance and athlete health and wellbeing Desired Skills and Experience Required qualifications/ experience Degree in Sports Science or equivalent A minimum of 2 years working within a development pathway or high performance (HP) sport environment ASCA Professional Level 2 Accreditation or higher Current Working with Children / Working with Vulnerable People Check Sports Integrity Australia relevant courses - Level 2 Anti-Doping, Match manipulation, Child safeguarding Current First Aid and CPR Current Driver’s License Demonstrated history of improving athletic performance Demonstrated experience working within?
an? interdisciplinary team with HP staff, coaches, and? athletes Developed problem identification and solving skills with a capacity to deal with complexity Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, time management and planning skills Demonstrated experience in influencing behaviour?
and/ or leadership skills Desirable qualifications/ experience: Diverse exposure of sport experiences…
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