National Development Squad Physical Performance Coach (VIC)

• Join a passionate team and become part of a fun and inclusive culture
• Flexible work practices, ensuring a positive work-life balance
• Great perks including event tickets, onsite car parking and gym!

At Tennis Australia, our vision is to create a Playful World through Tennis, for Everyone.

Tennis is more than a sport. It has the power to change lives by delivering health benefits, galvanising communities, and developing champions. The people who work at Tennis are team players: they are imaginative, humble, collaborative and, above all, excellent. They understand the fun and entertainment that our sport delivers, but also the social, commercial and community impact we have.

We are all about people on court and interested in our sport, from grassroots participation, all the way through to Grand Slams. If you are ready to harness the power of Tennis to create a more playful world, we want you on our team!

We believe tennis is a sport that is open for all, and we want our team to reflect the communities we work and play in. Diversity in our Tennis community and our workplace is a strength and a pillar of our sport. We take great pride in providing a working environment that allows people to be their authentic self and offers the flexibility that our people need to thrive both at work and at home.

Fostering a workplace that is diverse and equitable is a high priority for Tennis Australia. We strongly encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTQI, people with a disability and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

About The Role

In this role, you will:

• Develop and implement evidence-based strength and conditioning programs for all NDS players in accordance to their physical needs.
• Establish specific and measurable physical goals for all athletes in light of the technical, tactical, psychological and physical demand of the sport.
• Undertake physical testing of athletes and archive results in accordance with the NDS testing battery.
• Manage the collation of current and relevant strength and conditioning physical profiling / management information within TA’s Athlete Database System.
• Collaborate with all relevant TA and NTA stakeholders, and ensure accurate and timely communication of strength and conditioning program directions and rationale to all key stakeholders.
• Be available to deliver and support TA player development initiatives and assist In the delivery of relevant content of specific TA Coaching Courses when required.

About You

What you will bring to the role:

• Previous experience in the provision of strength and conditioning services across a range of sports which includes national teams and their athletes.
• Tertiary qualifications in Sport Science, Human Movement and/or equivalent degree (essential).
• Level 2 National Coaching Accreditation Scheme qualifications in Strength & Conditioning (or equivalent ESSA) or willingness and ability to acquire (essential).
• Experience working in elite tennis (highly regarded).
• Advanced Anatomical Knowledge and ability to apply this in a practical setting.
• Excellent coaching skills with the ability to build great relationships.
• You must hold (or be willing to obtain) a current Police Check and Working with Children Check.

What’s in it for you?

• Career development with a range of formal education and on the job training opportunities
• Tickets to the Australian Open
• Health & wellbeing activities through our Thrive program.
• Onsite gym & tennis facilities
• Flexible working practices
• Free car parking
• A range of discounts from our sponsorship partners

To Apply

If you think you’re up to the challenge, we’d love to hear from you! A copy of the position description can be found here. Please submit your resume and cover letter via our online application system.

Tennis Australia is committed to providing a safe environment for all tennis participants, including children and young people. It is essential everyone involved with delivering tennis in Australia understands their responsibility in relation to child-safety.

We believe playing makes life better and we are always on the lookout to talented people to join our team and help us create a playful world through tennis.

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