Talent Pathways Trainer - Tasmania Devils

AFL; Hobart; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

AFL in Hobart is seeking a Sports Trainer to support athlete health, availability, and performance through evidence-based injury management and recovery strategies.

You will collaborate with High Performance staff, deliver rehabilitation programs, and assist in return-to-play processes while upholding safety and duty of care across training and competition.

Qualifications

• Experience in injury prevention and rehabilitation within sports settings.
• Ability to manage acute injuries and make return-to-play decisions.
• Strong communication with athletes and staff.
• Commitment to safety and duty of care.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of taping, strapping, and protective equipment support for training and competition
• Implement injury prevention strategies aligned with training demands
• Assist with warm-ups, mobility, and recovery protocols
• First aid during training sessions and competition
• Manage acute injuries and return-to-play decisions
• Maintain injury records and rehabilitation progress
• Educate athletes on injury management and self-care
• Escalate injuries to physiotherapists/doctors

Skills

Injury prevention

Injury management

Rehabilitation programs

Athlete communication

Job description

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As an organisation, the AFL works tirelessly in all states and at all levels to enhance and grow the game - from grassroots to elite. Together, we put on the game, deliver important events, communicate with our fans, run community programs, develop coaches and umpires, collaborate with partners, delight members, support clubs and so much more. While our roles may vary, we are all united by a common goal, to progress the game for everyone to love and connect with Australia's game.

The AFL is committed to promoting and protecting the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in our care. Please note, we undertake several screening processes to ensure this commitment is upheld, this includes ensuring the successful candidate to this position holds a valid employee Working with Children/ Vulnerable People check and a satisfactory criminal history record check.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer and firmly believe that diversity and inclusion is an important part 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.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Sports Trainer is responsible for the management and rehabilitation of sports-related injuries. This role supports athlete health, availability, and performance through evidence-based injury management, recovery strategies, and collaboration with High Performance Staff.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF

Key Accountabilities:

Injury Prevention & Preparation

• Deliver taping, strapping, and protective equipment support for training and competition
• Implement injury prevention strategies aligned with training demands
• Assist with warm-ups, mobility, and recovery protocols

Injury Management

• First aid during training sessions and competition
• Manage acute injuries, including return-to-play decision making within scope of practice
• Maintain accurate injury records, treatment notes, and rehabilitation progress

Rehabilitation & Return to Play

• Assist in the delivery of rehabilitation programs prescribed by Physio and High-Performance Lead
• Monitor athlete response to rehabilitation and training loads
• Support graduated return-to-training and return-to-competition processes

Athlete Care & Communication

• Educate athletes on injury management, recovery strategies, and self-care practices
• Communicate effectively with strength & conditioning staff, and medical providers
• Escalate injuries appropriately to physiotherapists, doctors, or other specialists

Administration & Compliance

• Maintain up-to-date documentation and medical records
• Ensure compliance with relevant sporting body policies, duty of care, and safety standards
• Assist with risk management and emergency action plans

OUR IDEAL TEAM MEMBER

Core Competencies: