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