We are seeking talented, motivated individuals whose values and behaviours align with our team and culture.

If you are passionate about high performance, committed to continuous improvement, and want to be part of something transformational, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey.

Job details

As an Early Career Strength and Conditioning Coach you will support categorised athletes alongside the QAS Strength & Conditioning team while also coordinating the day to day operation of the Recovery Centre, ensuring the facility operates smoothly in support of athlete recovery. This role is suited to an Early Career practitioner keen to develop their Strength & Conditioning skills and knowledge in a High Performance environment.

Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Contribute to providing evidence-based strength and conditioning support in line with Individual Athlete Performance Plans (IAPP) aligned with their What It Takes to Win (WITTW) framework.
• Assist the Strength and Conditioning team in delivering specific and relevant performance testing and tracking/monitoring for QAS categorised athletes, providing timely feedback to the coaches, athletes and Performance Support team members.
• Collect, store, and share athlete data/vision in the Athlete Management System (AMS) and other approved platforms in line with QAS expectations.
• Develop high level skills in the application of agreed National Quality Assurance Standards relating to data collection, methods and equipment maintenance and utilise QAS approved systems for athlete programming, monitoring, reporting and data management.
• Perform a variety of day-to-day administrative and operational tasks to ensure the effective functioning of the QAS Recovery Centre, including supervising athlete access to the wet therapy room and other facilities during designated shifts, whilst ensuring a safe, welcoming and professional environment.
• Implement and monitor wet therapy protocols and facility standards, maintaining cleanliness, safety, and functionality while escalating issues to the appropriate QAS staff as required.
• Record, monitor, and report on facility usage and athlete engagement, maintaining accurate data and communicating updates, incidents, and trends to relevant QAS staff.

Mandatory qualifications:

• A degree qualification in sport and exercise science or agreed equivalent (minimum). 
• ASCA Level 2 accreditation (minimum), or the ability to attain prior to commencement of contract. 
• Sports Integrity Australia Antidoping Fundamentals & Annual Update
• First Aid & CPR 

The Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our athletes.

We are committed to an environment where athletes from any background are heard, treated fairly and free from abuse.

More information regarding the QAS Safeguarding Statement of Commitment can be found on our website.

The role description will outline any qualifications, licences and specific requirements of the role. If you are interested in this job we encourage you to read the attached role description and talk to the contact officer.

• Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies (identical or similar).
• Appointments are subject to criminal history checks in accordance with section 52 of the Public Sector Act 2022.
• Prior to appointment, current and previous public sector employees are required to disclose any history of serious disciplinary action in accordance with section 71 of the Public Sector Act 2022.
• All employees are required to disclose any interest/s that conflict, may conflict or may be perceived to conflict with the discharge of their duties in accordance with section 89, 182 or 183 of the Public Sector Act 2022.

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Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• QAS693835 PO2(S.155) Strength and Conditioning Coach (Early Career) (50843) - RD (PDF, 435KB)
  Role Description
  
  QAS Applicant Kit (PDF, 477KB)
  Application Kit