Physical Preparation Coach (002220)

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Period of Appointment

Appointment to the role is on a fixed term flexible basis (up to 73.5 hours per fortnight) for three years. 

Duties

• Design, implement, and monitor evidence-based strength and conditioning programs tailored to the goals and needs of TIS athletes, incorporating principles of adaptation, periodisation, tapering, and rehabilitation.
• Deliver hands-on support in the daily training environment across Hobart and Launceston, as well as at camps, competitions, and other venues as required.
• Build strong working relationships with athletes to understand their development goals and challenges, and tailor programming accordingly.
• Apply data analytics and sport technology to monitor progress, inform decision-making, and adapt training plans in real time.
• Collaborate with coaches and the TIS medical network to reduce injury risk and support athlete performance and recovery.
• Support coaches to apply sport science principles in planning, monitoring, and athlete feedback.
• Contribute to coach education and performance team initiatives that promote a consistent, evidence-informed approach.
• Maintain a safe, functional, and well-equipped training environment.
• Support the identification and development of emerging talent, including delivery of TIS2032 Talent ID initiatives across Tasmania.
• Ensure all activities comply with TIS Safeguarding and Child Safe Policies.
• Identify and nurture emerging talent within the athlete pool, working alongside other performance staff to assist in the delivery of TIS2032 talent identification activities across the state.
• Ensure all activities undertaken align with the Tasmanian Institute of Sport Childsafe Policy and Procedures.

Essential Requirements

Evidence of the following must be provided prior to appointment to this role:

• Current Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable People Registration.
• Successful completion of Sport Integrity Australia’s Ethical Decision Making & Introduction to Match Fixing online education modules.
• Level 1 Australian Strength & Conditioning Association (ASCA) Accreditation.
• Tertiary qualifications in exercise science, sport science, or a related discipline.
• Current motor vehicle driver’s licence.

The person must continue to satisfy the above essential requirements/qualifications throughout their employment in this role.

Desirable Requirements

• First Aid Certificate (Workplace 2 – Senior First Aid).
• Honours, Masters or PhD in Exercise, Health, Sport Science or related field specialising in the area of Physical Development.

Pre-employment Requirements

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this role is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer.  The following checks are to be conducted.

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:
   1. crimes of violence
   2. sex related offences
   3. serious drug offences
   4. crimes involving dishonesty
2. Identification check
3. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents

 Statement of Duties - Physical Preparation Coach (002220).docx

 Statement of Duties - Physical Preparation Coach (002220).pdf