Joining the Hawthorn Football Club represents a unique opportunity to work in a fast paced, elite sporting environment where you can be yourself and thrive.
Our Club’s values and One Club philosophy across our men’s and women’s football programs ensures that inclusion and diversity are at the core of all we do. You will work and thrive in an environment that is committed to excellence and supported by a culture of wellbeing and work/family balance.
Our strategic priorities guide the Club to deliver long term objectives to continually grow, innovate and achieve on-field success. We are excited that our new state of the art home Kennedy Community Centre in Dingley will be completed in 2025.
We are committed to creating a supportive environment in which people feel connected to our football club and to each other.
About the role
Reporting to the AFLW Football Operations Manager, the Trainers are responsible for the delivery of elite sports massage techniques, hydration and taping for injury prevention of the AFLW squad at HFC.
Some responsibilities of the role include:
- Pre and post training/game massage
- Ensuring player hydration during games and training
- Taping of players for injury prevention
Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum Level 1 Sports Trainer Certificate
- Current First Aid and CPR Certificates
- Elite sport massage techniques advantageous
- Be available to work at trainings (e.g. Mondays/Tuesdays/Thursdays 12 - 3pm + 4 - 7pm massage) game days when required based on AFLW fixture
- Taping experience and previous experience working in an elite level sporting environment highly regarded but not essential
This is a casual contract opportunity for the 2025 season, commencing immediately and goes through until the end of the AFLW season (Nov).
Our offer to you
As a Hawthorn Football Club employee, you will work in a supportive, values driven and harmonious team. You will be challenged and provided with opportunities to learn new things, grow, and develop. Our initiatives which drive wellbeing, connection and performance include:
- Access to gym facilities
- Special offers and discounts through our Corporate Partners
- Professional development opportunities – inhouse and external
- One Club memberships to enjoy games with your family and friends
