Paralympic Sports Scientist - Physiology & Biomechanics

IUSCA; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 108,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

IUSCA is seeking an autonomous Level 6 Sports Scientist to deliver physiology and movement-science support for categorised Paralympic athletes in Queensland, including swimmers. You will design and interpret physical testing, biomechanics, skill acquisition and performance monitoring aligned with individual athlete plans.

Working with coaches and multidisciplinary practitioners, you will translate data into training decisions, coordinate laboratory and swimming-hub assessments, and report

Qualifications

• Requires a relevant scientific degree.
• ESSA Accredited Sports Scientist Level 1 (ASpS L1) is required.
• IQF Level 6 Accredited Practitioner certification is desirable.
• Postgraduate study is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver physiology and movement-science support for categorised Paralympic athletes.
• Design and interpret physical testing, biomechanics, skill acquisition and monitoring against athlete plans.
• Collaborate with coaches and multidisciplinary practitioners to translate data into training decisions.
• Coordinate laboratory and swimming-hub assessments and report findings to athletes and coaches.

Skills

Biomechanics

Performance monitoring

Data interpretation

Collaboration with coaches

Education

Science degree

Tools

ESSA Accredited Sports Scientist L1

IQF Level 6 Certification

Job description

IUSCA is seeking an autonomous Level 6 Sports Scientist to deliver physiology and movement-science support for categorised Paralympic athletes in Queensland, including swimmers. You will design and interpret physical testing, biomechanics, skill acquisition and performance monitoring aligned with individual athlete plans.

Working with coaches and multidisciplinary practitioners, you will translate data into training decisions, coordinate laboratory and swimming-hub assessments, and report