Overview
The Illawarra Academy of Sport (IAS) is a not-for-profit organisation providing sport-specific, performance support and education programs to talented young athletes across Wollongong, Shellharbour, Kiama, Shoalhaven and Wingecarribee. Approximately 250 male and female athletes aged 12 – 18 are offered an IAS scholarship annually.
One of eleven operational regional academies, IAS prepares talented young athletes for the rigours of elite sport. The Regional Academies are a recognised Olympic Training Centre, delivering services defined within the Talent pillar of the Australian Institute of Sport's FTEM (Foundations | Talent | Elite | Mastery) Model.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Strength & Conditioning Coordinator, the strength and conditioning coaches are responsible for monitoring and supervising gym sessions for young, talented athletes from a range of sports and disciplines. Coaches require knowledge of the strength and conditioning needs of developing athletes aged 12 – 18 across a broad and diverse range of sports. Gym locations includeKiama, Shellharbour, and Wollongong. Hours generally range from 6:00am – 7:30am, and 4:30 – 6:00pm on weekdays. All coaches will be under the direction of the IAS Strength and Conditioning Coordinator, and all programming will be provided.
Key Responsibilities
* Implement a program that meets the needs of the athlete
* Capacity to oversee individualised gym-based sessions for squads and individuals, as well as the capacity to conduct field-based sessions with squads, as required
* Liaise with the Strength and Conditioning Coordinator and the IAS team on the monitoring of the athletes progress and attendance
* Assist in the delivery of biannual testing procedures
* Opportunity to work with NSWIS athletes where required
Selection Criteria
* Previous experience working with young athletes / children and the various needs that are attached to this demographic
* Understanding of fundamental exercise prescription and applied anatomical knowledge
* Effective communication skills across a broad range of people including coaches, young athletes and exercise professionals
* Familiar with all considerations around weight-room safety
* Knowledge of long-term athletic development processes
* Ability to work independently and autonomously
* Ability to work as part of a small multi-disciplinary team
* Adaptable and able to modify sessions reactively based around imposed constraints
* Capable of monitoring training programs for a high number of athletes concurrently
* Certificate III in Fitness
* First Aid Certificate
* Working with Children / Working with Vulnerable People Check
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