The position of VFLW Rehabilitation S&C Coach is part of the VFLW High-Performance department and will be expected to assist the Medical & High-Performance teams in the development and delivery of player rehabilitation programs.
Key Responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities
Liaise with High Performance Manager and medical staff regarding player injuries to develop and implement rehabilitation programs.
In conjunction with the High-Performance Manager, and Medical team develop and implement effective prehabilitation strategies to reduce the risk of injuries to players.
Implement strategies to facilitate effective recovery between training and matches.
Assist the High-Performance Team in the implementation of effective activities targeting mobility and neuromuscular activation for pre-training and matches.
Provide Senior Coach, Football Manager, High-Performance Manager and Head Physiotherapist with reports regarding individual player injury statuses, progress and training/match availability
Secondary Responsibilities
Assist High Performance staff with Athlete Monitoring
Assist in the collection of training load, Wellness & GPS Data
Assist in the Supervision of placement students
Athlete testing to monitor physical components of Australian Rules Football
Any other reasonable duties as required by the High-Performance Manager or medical and coaching team.
Assist High Performance staff with Athlete Monitoring
Assist in the collection of training load, Wellness & GPS Data
Assist in the Supervision of placement students
Athlete testing to monitor physical components of Australian Rules Football
Any other reasonable duties as required by the High-Performance Manager or medical and coaching team.
Leadership & Culture
As part of the High-Performance Team, you will also be expected to:
Drive a strong and disciplined culture with players which reflects the Williamstown core values
Provide support to the coaches, players and staff that encourages a supportive environment
Help to drive elite behaviours in the coaches and players
Positive working relationship with all players, coaches, and staff.
Qualifications & Experience
Allied Health or manual therapy qualification (e.g. Physiotherapy, Osteopathy, or Myotherapy or Remedial Massage Therapy)
Level 2 Sports Trainer (or ability to obtain).
Current First Aid & CPR.
Working With Children Check.
Experience in semi-elite or community-elite football programs.
Strong taping, acute injury management and sideline care knowledge.
