Physical Training Manager

6 days ago


Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia AFL Australia Full time

About Us

The Australian Football League (AFL) is a leading sports organization dedicated to promoting and growing the game of Australian football.

We are committed to enhancing and developing the game at all levels, from grassroots to elite, and work tirelessly to deliver important events, communicate with our fans, run community programs, and develop coaches and umpires.

Our goal is to progress the game so that everyone can share in its heritage and possibilities.

Safety and Wellbeing

We prioritize the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in our care and undertake several screening processes to ensure this commitment is upheld.

This includes ensuring the successful candidate holds a valid employee Working with Children/ Vulnerable People check and a satisfactory criminal history record check.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are an Equal Opportunity employer and believe that diversity and inclusion are essential parts of both the AFL and the communities in which we operate.

Our game is for everyone, and we strive to be a workplace for everyone.

About the Role

This is a fixed-term seasonal role until 31 August 2025, requiring approximately 10 hours per week.

The Physical Training Manager will oversee, develop, and deliver all aspects of physical preparation for the NT Talent Academy programs.

Your fundamental role will be to provide an elite training environment for talented players to reach their full potential.

Key Accountabilities

  • Design and implement a strength and conditioning program that exposes athletes to an age-appropriate, progressive, and challenging strength training stimulus to promote long-term athlete development.
  • Design and implement appropriate conditioning programs for pre-season and in-season competition phases.

Sports Science

  • Apply feedback from High-Performance Lead regarding internal (Smartabase) and external (GPS) load monitoring, to assist in optimal preparation of athletes.
  • Monitor and provide feedback to High-Performance lead and coaches on training sessions.

Injury Prevention & Rehabilitation

  • Collaborate with medical staff to facilitate an engaging rehabilitation process and individualized return to perform programs for injured athletes where appropriate.

Salary Information

We offer a competitive salary of around $80,000 - $100,000 per year, depending on experience.

Benefits

  • Flexible Working Arrangements – work 2 training nights + Game Day.
  • Professional Development Opportunities – learn new skills and enhance your career through our My Development program.
  • AFL Membership Benefits – enjoy access to exclusive benefits and discounts as an AFL team member.

Requirements

  • A degree in Exercise Science or equivalent.
  • ASCA Level 1 (Level 2 preferred).
  • Current Working with Children Check (Ochre Card).


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