Sports Trainer

**Sports Trainers for Season 2024**

**Job Title: Sports Trainer**

**Location**: Toorak

**About Us**:
The Sports Clinic of Melbourne is a leading physiotherapy clinic dedicated to providing exceptional care to athletes and sports enthusiasts. We specialise in treating sports-related injuries and promoting optimal performance through tailored rehabilitation programs and preventative measures. With a reputation for excellence and a commitment to innovation, we provide Sports Coverage numerous AFL teams across Melbourne.

**Position Overview**:
We are seeking a passionate and skilled Sports Trainers to join our dynamic team and contribute to the delivery of high-quality care to our clients. The Sports Trainer will play a crucial role in supporting injury prevention, management, and game day preparation for our teams.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Taping during training and game days.
- Assessing and managing injuries sustained during training sessions and games, including providing immediate first aid and coordinating further medical attention when necessary.
- Implementing and overseeing concussion management protocols in accordance with AFL guidelines to ensure the safety and wellbeing of players.
- Collaborating with coaching staff, physiotherapists, and medical professionals to develop and implement injury prevention strategies and rehabilitation programs.
- Providing game day support, including preparing and maintaining medical equipment, assisting with warm-ups and cool-downs, and offering on-field assistance as required.
- Educating players on injury prevention techniques, rehabilitation exercises, and concussion awareness to promote long-term health and wellbeing.

**Qualifications and Experience**:

- Strong understanding of injury prevention techniques, first aid principles, and concussion management protocols.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with players, coaching staff, and medical professionals.
- Current First Aid and CPR certification.
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to accommodate training sessions and game days.

**Perks**:

- Structured Professional Development at The Sports Clinic.
- Educational pathway for Physio students aspiring to work in sports physiotherapy and high performance
- Feel prepared to commence your career confident and independent in fundamental match day management.

**How to Apply**:
**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: $28.00 - $50.00 per hour

Expected hours: 5 - 15 per week

**Benefits**:

- Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person

Expected Start Date: 06/05/2024