Casual Trainer

Introduction:

The GIANTS are on an exciting journey both on and off the field. With teams in the AFL, the AFL Women's League and Super Netball competitions, the GIANTS truly are a club like no other.

On field, the AFL team has quickly grown into one of the competition's most exciting teams with several players becoming household names across the country. Likewise, the on-field achievements of our AFL Women's and GIANTS Netball teams are seeing the club connect with more fans and followers than ever before.

Off field, the club's exciting, innovative, and fresh brand is growing as it engages with members, fans, the community and key stakeholders across Western Sydney, Canberra and Nationally.

The GIANTS' AFL and AFL Women's teams are based at the club's elite training and administration facility in Sydney Olympic Park, with GIANTS Netball based adjacent at Netball Central.

At the heart of our brand, there's a GIANT in all of us, is the belief that everyone is a GIANT and by living our values and commitments we will deliver on our purpose – To create a club like no other that delivers the best family entertainment, wins premierships and enriches the lives of people in Western Sydney, Canberra and broader communities.

Description:

Position Purpose

Trainers play a vital role in providing sports trainer care for the AFL program, supporting players through training sessions and games. Trainers enhance athlete performance, prevent injury and ensure optimal recovery.

Casual Trainer - AFL Overview

Reports to:

• Head Trainer - AFL

Other Key Relationships

Internal:

• AFL Staffing Group
• AFL Players
• GIANTS Executive and Management team
• GIANTS Employees from Consumer, Media, Community, Football, Facilities, Legal and Finance.

External:

• Australian Football League
• AFL NSW / ACT

Roles and Responsibilities

• Strapping players before sessions and matches.
• Setting up training supplies and ensuring all requirements for training, games, and travel are met.
• Providing treatment to players in conjunction with the medical team when required.
• Managing hydration, preparing and delivering fluids to players during games and training sessions.

Skills and Experiences:

Skills and Knowledge

• Adequate experience in a professional sporting environment.
• SMA Level 1 Sports Trainer Certification is required.
• Ability to follow clear verbal and written instructions.
• Up-to-date knowledge of AFL/W trainers' guidelines.
• Strong time management and organisational skills.
• Capability to collaborate effectively with football department members.
• Understanding of the AFL/W is ideal, but not essential. Excellent communication skills with both players and staff.
• Qualification in sports massage therapy will be highly desirable.

Training (preseason and in-season)

The duties are as follows:

• Equipment set up and breakdown prior to and following training (set up and cleaning of water bottles, strapping areas etc.).
• Assist with player preparation (strapping/massage/blister care etc.).
• On-field triage First Aid and hydration.

AFL Home Matches

• Equipment set up and breakdown prior to and following training (set up and cleaning of water bottles, strapping areas etc.).
• Assist with player preparation (strapping/massage/blister care etc.).
• On-field triage First Aid and hydration.
• Postgame pack up, help pack bench/wash bottles and tubs.
• Help with post-game acute care/ recovery massage.
• Assist with property pack up and load into van.

AFL Away Matches

• Assist with player preparation (strapping/massage/blister care etc.) prior to Captain's Run.
• Massage the night before game.
• Help unload property van and help set up dressing room/sideline for game.
• Equipment set up and breakdown prior to and following training (set up and cleaning of water bottles, strapping areas etc.).
• Assist with player preparation (strapping/massage/blister care etc.).
• On-field triage First Aid and hydration.
• Postgame pack up, help pack bench/wash bottles and tubs.
• Help with post-game acute care/recovery massage.
• Assist with property pack up and load into van.

VFL Away Matches

• Assist with player preparation (strapping/massage/blister care etc.) prior to Captain's Run.
• Massage the night before game.
• Help unload property van and help set up dressing room/sideline for game.
• Equipment set up and breakdown prior to and following training (set up and cleaning of water bottles, strapping areas etc.).
• Assist with player preparation (strapping/massage/blister care etc.).
• On-field triage First Aid and hydration.
• Postgame pack up, help pack bench/wash bottles and tubs.
• Help with post-game acute care/recovery massage.
• Assist with property pack up and load into van.

VFL Home Matches

• Help unload property van and help set up dressing room/sideline for game.
• Prepare players for game, strapping/soft tissue/blister care etc.
• Hydration for players during game/assist players with on field injuries.
• Post NEAFL game pack up, help pack bench/wash bottles and tubs.
• Help with post-game acute care/recovery massage.
• Help pack up property van.

GIANTS Commitments and Values

Engage

• We entertain in all that we do.
• We enrich ourselves and others by being open and accessible.
• We communicate and collaborate.

Grow

• We will build our club and our people.
• We strive for greatness.
• We celebrate our wins.

Challenge

• We hold ourselves and others accountable to the highest standards.
• We will innovate, create and lead.
• We are resilient.

Respect

• We celebrate our diversity and promote inclusion.
• We own our story to enhance our legacy.
• We are authentic and act with integrity in all we do.

The GIANTS are proud to be an equal opportunity employer with a flexible and safe working environment. We do not discriminate against any applicant because of race, colour, national origin, sex, gender, disability, religion, marital status, parental status, nor any other protected personal characteristic.