Physical Performance Coach – Women’s Program

About the role

SACA is looking for an experienced Physical Performance Coach to join our Women’s Program. You will play a key role in the strategic delivery of the SACA Women’s Pathway program’s physical performance. This role will involve developing academy and youth age group athletes for potential contract opportunities, and preparation for age group National Championships. This role will be supported by the Physical Performance Lead – Women’s Program, aligning strategies of physical performance with the SACA Women’s Program physical performance framework.

Please be aware that this is a fixed-term contract until June 30 2027, offering up to 30 hours per week.

Key responsibilities

- Lead the strategic planning and delivery of the physical preparation of the Women’s Pathways program
- Deliver and attend Women’s Pathways training sessions, meetings and game day responsibilities
- Manage bowling and player workloads through the Athlete Monitoring System (AMS), coordinating athlete management across SACA programs and advice to external programs
- Program alignment with the Physical Performance Lead – Women’s Program, and strategic delivery of the SACA Women’s Program Physical Performance Framework
- Deliver the physical preparation requirements set out by Cricket Australia through the SSSM Principles for players of national interest from South Australia
- You will hold a valid Working with Children Check or have the ability to obtain one.

Would also be great if you have…

- Post Graduate degree in Sports Science / strength & conditioning / human movement
- Minimum of 2 years working in elite sport
- Australian Strength & Conditioning Association Associate Level 2 accreditation
- Experience and success in delivering a physical performance program
- Ability to communicate effectively with players, coaches & staff
- Ability to align player development to the holistic long-term strategy of the SACA and CA
- Experience with data driven programs (VALD and Catapult desired) and processes to aid player management and development

About SACA

The SACA is one of the nation’s premier sporting bodies, with a vision for cricket to be Australia’s favorite sport – a sport for all Australian’s. Operating within the sports and entertainment industry, SACA offers an exciting and dynamic working environment, and is responsible for overseeing and developing cricket on a State level.

The SACA is responsible for coordinating international and domestic cricket matches, Premier cricket matches and community carnivals, coaching and development and pathway programs for girls and boys, coaching, umpiring, volunteer development and ground management. It also administers high performance cricket in South Australia, including the SA Men’s and Women’s Teams and Adelaide Strikers women’s and men’s teams.

What’s in it for you?

SACA has an Employee Benefits Program which allows permanent staff to access a wide range of benefits and services whilst they are employed at SACA.

- SACA Membership Tickets– Staff will receive two SACA Members Tickets to allow them entry into all International and Domestic games in South Australia.
- Flexible Working–RnR Leave ensures staff recharge with a fifth week of annual leave.
- Discounts with Partners– Enjoy discounted rates at places such as Adelaide Oval, RoofClimb, Oval Hotel, New Balance, SACA’s wine partner– the list continues
- Wellbeing and Social Club Programs– Healthy Living initiatives are organised alongside medical checks to support employee wellbeing.
- Reward and Development– SACA has monthly employee recognition awards and learning and development initiatives.

Essential Requirements

- Human Movement / Coaching / Exercise / Sports Science Degree
- Level 2 Strength & Conditioning Coach

Application Instruction

Want to join our team?

If you are ready to join SACA in our vision to inspire and unite the South Australian community through cricket and are aligned with our values of accountability, team first and world class, we want to hear from you

Applications close – 19th October

We are committed to the ongoing journey of nurturing a diverse and inclusive workforce, and offer equal opportunities to all. We are proud to respect, embrace and celebrate diversity and strongly encourage applications from people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

We are committed to providing a safe environment for children across Australian Cricket, and we also offer a flexible work environment for employees. We measure ourselves on our behaviours – our people value accountability, a team first approach and being world class.

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