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.

Confidence supporting concussion protocols (non-diagnostic role).

Demonstrated leadership experience.

Strong organisation, communication and time management skills.

Key Relationships

Reports to High Performance Manager

Liaise between High Performance Manager and Lead Physiotherapist

Work closely with WFC medical and high-performance teams

Close skilled relationship with players & other WFC staff

Reporting to Senior Coach and Football Manager as necessary

Time Commitment

Attend all training VFLW sessions through pre-season and in-season.

100% matchday attendance is required.

📌 Vflw Rehabilitation S&C Coach (Melbourne)
🏢 Williamstown Football Club
📍 Melbourne