**Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing**
**Job reference**: 687093
**Location**: 5031 - MILE END
**Job status**: Long Term Contract
**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone
**About the Agency**
The Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing (ORSR) is the lead agency for the Government's policy on sport and active recreation. ORSR is responsible for State Government policy and legislation as it relates to the sector, its key programs, sport and recreation infrastructure and funding programs. The ORSR supports sport and recreation organisations, Councils and the community through the development of policy, programs and resources, the provision of funding, recreation and sport planning, infrastructure development, elite sport pathways and programs, and the promotion of physical activity.
**About the Division - South Australian Sports Institute**
The South Australian Sports Institute (SASI) is the High Performance Sports hub in South Australia. Its purpose is empowering people to achieve their sporting dreams and inspiring South Australians. SASI does this by:
- Providing the highest quality daily training environment, including embracing leading-edge technologies to optimise the performance of its people, programs, projects and partners.
- Optimising national representation and medal success on the world stage for South Australian-based athletes and teams.
- Pursuing excellence in practice, services and culture.
- Developing sustainable talent pathways for athletes and coaches.
- Enhancing the community's engagement with SASI.
**Role Highlights**
- Work with high performance athletes / coaches to optimise physical performance.
- Key member of multi-disciplinary team servicing a range of different sports.
- Based at SASI's new state-of-the-art high performance sport facility.
**Role Details**
The Physical Preparation Coach is responsible for supporting the Head of Physical Preparation in the development and management of the strength and conditioning team and ensuring elite high performance standards at both of SASI's high performance strength and conditioning facilities. This position will design, implement and deliver world class technical expertise in strength and conditioning support services for the SASI / Swimming Australia High Performance Hub Program and other allocated sports programs to effectively optimise the achievement of performance outcomes in an integrated inter-disciplinary performance team.
**Special Conditions**
- The Incumbent will be required to participate in the Agency's Performance Management Program.
- The Incumbent may be assigned to another position at this remuneration level or equivalent.
- Work outside of normal office hours and intra and interstate travel is required.
- This role requires a working with children check.
**Essential Qualifications**
- Tertiary qualification in Exercise, Health, Sport Science or related field.
- ASCA Level 2 Accreditation or international equivalent.
- Senior First Aid and resuscitation certificate (or willingness to complete).
- A current driver's license and willingness to drive is essential.
**Classification**
PO2 - Professional Officer
**Salary Range**
$88,255 - $97,667 p.a.
**Duration**
Up to 39 months
**Enquiries to**
James Pearce
Head of Physical Preparation
Phone: 0422 286 499
**Applications close**: 04/08/2025 11:00 PM