VFL Rehab & Performance Specialist

AFL; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

People first culture

In house health & wellbeing programs

In house learning & development

Discounts on club merchandise

Free memberships

Job summary

Box Hill Hawks is seeking a dedicated physiotherapist to optimize VFL player performance through comprehensive rehabilitation and injury management. You will tailor programs for individual players across training and matches, collaborating with the Head Physiotherapist and High-Performance Manager.

Role requires attendance at evening training and match days, primarily based at Box Hill City Oval with sessions at nearby venues.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in physiotherapy or current postgraduate enrolment in a relevant field.
• Desirable progressing towards Master's level qualifications.
• Current and valid Working With Children Check.
• Valid Police Check.
• Proven experience designing and delivering end-to-end rehabilitation programs, including strength, running and AFL-specific skill integration.

Responsibilities

• Provide rehabilitation support during training and match days, including player preparation and acute injury management.
• Develop and deliver individualised rehabilitation programs for players in rehabilitation or requiring tailored support in training and rehabilitation sessions.
• Provide written reports and clinical notes to maintain club records as per AHPRA.
• Assist in developing staff and interns in reconditioning protocols.
• Regularly communicate rehabilitation progress, player readiness and availability with Football Department staff.
• Conduct appropriate physical screening to inform player management and rehabilitation.

Skills

rehab program design

injury prevention

time management

AFL skills integration

stakeholder communication

Education

Physiotherapy degree

Postgraduate study

Master's level desired

Job description

Box Hill Hawks is seeking a dedicated physiotherapist to optimize VFL player performance through comprehensive rehabilitation and injury management. You will tailor programs for individual players across training and matches, collaborating with the Head Physiotherapist and High-Performance Manager.

Role requires attendance at evening training and match days, primarily based at Box Hill City Oval with sessions at nearby venues.