Strength and Conditioning Coach

About the Brisbane Bullets:
The Brisbane Bullets are one of ten basketball clubs that form the National Basketball League (NBL) competition. Based in the sunshine state, the Bullets are Brisbane’s oldest professional sporting Club’s with a rich history of success – dating back to 1979.
  
The Brisbane Bullets aim to inspire and nurture the future generations of basketball fanatics, by embracing the Queensland basketball community, and becoming the leading club for the state. The National Basketball League (NBL) is regarded as one of the premier basketball organisations in the world and is home to some of the world’s best athletes, and is in an exception growth phase worldwide.
About the Opportunity: 

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Strength and Conditioning Coach to design and implement effective training programs for our athletes. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of strength training principles, exercise science, and athletic performance.
This role will involve working closely with contracted players to improve sports performance and mitigate the risk of injury. This will be carried out in conjunction with the rest of the interdisciplinary team and delivered in line with the coach and athlete requirements.  
Key Responsibilities:

• In conjunction with the high-performance team, develop and quantify a physical performance plan for the Brisbane Bullets.
• Within the context of the season plan, and working in collaboration with high performance staff, develop and execute individual player plans that result in enhanced performance.
• Work with the medical staff to design, implement and assess integrated screening programs and incorporate injury prevention programs; facilitate a reporting method using the player data management system for coach and player feedback.
• Lead the weekly scheduling of physical preparation and performance (including recovery) in line with basketball requirements.
• Plan, execute and review all physical performance sessions.
• Review skills and team training daily with regards to planned volume and intensity; and provide feedback and recommendations to coaching staff with respect to planned versus executed load.
• Plan and oversee the execution of individual and team preparation (warm up) for all sessions.
• Monitor player loads and performance via GPS and other proven and available technology (training and playing).
• Plan and oversee the implementation of individual and team recovery elements for all sessions.
• Regularly assess and report on the compliance and effectiveness of individual and team recovery programs.

About You:

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science or equivalent degree
• Industry recognised education and accreditation - minimum requirement ASCA Professional Level 2 or equivalent would be desirable.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience working as a Strength and Conditioning Coach in an elite environment.
• Previous experience monitoring player loads and performance utilising catapult systems.
• Program leadership/management - Basketball or sport experience leading a physical high-performance program.
• Ability to align the physical requirements of the game with the vision of the Head Coach.
• Ability to develop a positive performance culture, championing teamwork.
• Demonstrates personal commitment to the pursuit of excellence.
• Willingness to lead and be held accountable.
• Proven work ethic and quality decision making capability.
• Willingness to challenge, be challenged and listen.

Excited by this opportunity with the Brisbane Bullets? APPLY NOW!
Applications close EOD Monday 29th April 2024.
Please note that due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.