Strength & Power Coach

Melbourne Football Club

Melbourne VIC

Coaching & Instruction (Sport & Recreation)

Full time

 

ABOUT THE CLUB

The Melbourne Football Club is the founding Club of the AFL. Our journey started 163 years ago when we wrote the rules of the game and then became the inaugural VFA/VFL/AFL Club and still carries the distinction of being the oldest professional sporting club in the world. Our vision of the future has been shaped by the foundations of our past. A foundation which created the Demon Spirit. 

ABOUT THE ROLE

An exciting and rare opportunity has arisen for a Strength & Power Coach to join our High-Performance Department in 2023. The purpose of this role is to support the development of the physical qualities and athletic competency required to be an elite Melbourne Demons Football player. 

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY            

Reporting directly to the Performance Manager, this role will be responsible for developing a strength and power program that gives the Melbourne Football Club’s players the ability to cope with the demands of the game and produce optimal performance.

Key areas of responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Direct, manage and drive the implementation of a highly effective, collaborative, and individualised Strength and Power program.
• Support the Performance Department by being responsible for the physical development of all players in their preparation for the rigours of training and competition including strength and power development, injury prevention and other key physical performance indicator
• Coach all sessions related to the strength and power development and ensure high level of coaching and face to face delivery is withheld at all times
• Assist the delivery of rehabilitation and conditioning programs with a particular focus on running mechanics/re-education, acceleration, and agility technique
• Support the development of applied research within the department and keep up to date with the latest technologies and innovative practices to enhance individual and team performance 
• Identify and mitigate any potential risks within the program(s). 

COMPETENCIES, QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & KEY ATTRIBUTES:

• ASCA Level 1 qualification (minimum)
• Postgraduate studies in Exercise Sport Science (preferred)
• Proven experience in a similar role
• Ability to build rapport and trust with both internal and external stakeholders
• Self-motivated with a commitment to achieving results
• Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills, time management and planning skills Additional Requirements
• Be available on match days and other events which may be outside of normal business hours

ON OFFER TO YOU

This position presents the opportunity to work in a unique environment across both AAMI Park and our newly developed high-performance facility at Casey Fields. 

We provide a welcoming, safe, and flexible approach to work and provide an environment that benefits from and enables the best from everyone. Our people will thrive within a club that is committed to a creating an environment where we feel proud to belong. 

43 minutes ago, spirit of norm smith said:

Strength & Power Coach

Melbourne Football Club

Melbourne VIC

Coaching & Instruction (Sport & Recreation)

Full time

 

 

ABOUT THE CLUB

The Melbourne Football Club is the founding Club of the AFL. Our journey started 163 years ago when we wrote the rules of the game and then became the inaugural VFA/VFL/AFL Club and still carries the distinction of being the oldest professional sporting club in the world. Our vision of the future has been shaped by the foundations of our past. A foundation which created the Demon Spirit. 

ABOUT THE ROLE

An exciting and rare opportunity has arisen for a Strength & Power Coach to join our High-Performance Department in 2023. The purpose of this role is to support the development of the physical qualities and athletic competency required to be an elite Melbourne Demons Football player. 

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY            

Reporting directly to the Performance Manager, this role will be responsible for developing a strength and power program that gives the Melbourne Football Club’s players the ability to cope with the demands of the game and produce optimal performance.

Key areas of responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Direct, manage and drive the implementation of a highly effective, collaborative, and individualised Strength and Power program.
• Support the Performance Department by being responsible for the physical development of all players in their preparation for the rigours of training and competition including strength and power development, injury prevention and other key physical performance indicator
• Coach all sessions related to the strength and power development and ensure high level of coaching and face to face delivery is withheld at all times
• Assist the delivery of rehabilitation and conditioning programs with a particular focus on running mechanics/re-education, acceleration, and agility technique
• Support the development of applied research within the department and keep up to date with the latest technologies and innovative practices to enhance individual and team performance 
• Identify and mitigate any potential risks within the program(s). 

COMPETENCIES, QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & KEY ATTRIBUTES:

• ASCA Level 1 qualification (minimum)
• Postgraduate studies in Exercise Sport Science (preferred)
• Proven experience in a similar role
• Ability to build rapport and trust with both internal and external stakeholders
• Self-motivated with a commitment to achieving results
• Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills, time management and planning skills Additional Requirements
• Be available on match days and other events which may be outside of normal business hours

ON OFFER TO YOU

This position presents the opportunity to work in a unique environment across both AAMI Park and our newly developed high-performance facility at Casey Fields. 

We provide a welcoming, safe, and flexible approach to work and provide an environment that benefits from and enables the best from everyone. Our people will thrive within a club that is committed to a creating an environment where we feel proud to belong. 

This is interesting (aside from what dimwit posters  may say) . Is this a new position and an example of the "soft" cap being expanded or a replacement of someone who has left?

Lets hope the GWS head of development doesn’t get the role

12 hours ago, dworship said:

This is interesting (aside from what dimwit posters  may say) . Is this a new position and an example of the "soft" cap being expanded or a replacement of someone who has left?

Replacement of someone who has left - a bigger and better job in the USA apparently....

Edited January 13, 20232 yr by Hawk the Demon
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8 hours ago, Hawk the Demon said:

Replacement of someone who has left - a bigger and better job in the USA apparently....

Who?

Dave Regan

22 minutes ago, Hawk the Demon said:

Dave Regan

Why was I think David Watts for some reason?

He was our last strength and power coach right??

Edited January 14, 20232 yr by dazzledavey36

On 1/13/2023 at 5:51 AM, dworship said:

This is interesting (aside from what dimwit posters  may say) . Is this a new position and an example of the "soft" cap being expanded or a replacement of someone who has left?

I know Jack McLean was the Strength and conditioning Coach at the Demons. Before that he was strength and conditioning coach for the VFA side. It would appear Jack is moving onto other areas. Been at the Demons I think a very short time. In fact I don't think he ever saw a game out at the Club. . Lives in Highett.

Edited January 14, 20232 yr by David-Demon

On 1/13/2023 at 10:58 PM, Demon Disciple said:

Lets hope the GWS head of development doesn’t get the role

He could be a good line coach

Just now, chook fowler said:

He could be a good line coach

Ben Cousins better

12 hours ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Why was I think David Watts for some reason?

He was our last strength and power coach right??

I understand David Watts moved up to Queensalnd in 2021.

11 minutes ago, Hawk the Demon said:

I understand David Watts moved up to Queensalnd in 2021.

Ah right, makes sense now.

33 minutes ago, Hawk the Demon said:

I understand David Watts moved up to Queensalnd in 2021.

He moved fa-fa-fa-fa-fa-fa-fa-fa away.  Kinky!

 

 

On 1/13/2023 at 9:05 PM, spirit of norm smith said:

Strength & Power Coach

Melbourne Football Club

Melbourne VIC

Coaching & Instruction (Sport & Recreation)

Full time

 

 

ABOUT THE CLUB

The Melbourne Football Club is the founding Club of the AFL. Our journey started 163 years ago when we wrote the rules of the game and then became the inaugural VFA/VFL/AFL Club and still carries the distinction of being the oldest professional sporting club in the world. Our vision of the future has been shaped by the foundations of our past. A foundation which created the Demon Spirit. 

ABOUT THE ROLE

An exciting and rare opportunity has arisen for a Strength & Power Coach to join our High-Performance Department in 2023. The purpose of this role is to support the development of the physical qualities and athletic competency required to be an elite Melbourne Demons Football player. 

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY            

Reporting directly to the Performance Manager, this role will be responsible for developing a strength and power program that gives the Melbourne Football Club’s players the ability to cope with the demands of the game and produce optimal performance.

Key areas of responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Direct, manage and drive the implementation of a highly effective, collaborative, and individualised Strength and Power program.
• Support the Performance Department by being responsible for the physical development of all players in their preparation for the rigours of training and competition including strength and power development, injury prevention and other key physical performance indicator
• Coach all sessions related to the strength and power development and ensure high level of coaching and face to face delivery is withheld at all times
• Assist the delivery of rehabilitation and conditioning programs with a particular focus on running mechanics/re-education, acceleration, and agility technique
• Support the development of applied research within the department and keep up to date with the latest technologies and innovative practices to enhance individual and team performance 
• Identify and mitigate any potential risks within the program(s). 

COMPETENCIES, QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & KEY ATTRIBUTES:

• ASCA Level 1 qualification (minimum)
• Postgraduate studies in Exercise Sport Science (preferred)
• Proven experience in a similar role
• Ability to build rapport and trust with both internal and external stakeholders
• Self-motivated with a commitment to achieving results
• Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills, time management and planning skills Additional Requirements
• Be available on match days and other events which may be outside of normal business hours

ON OFFER TO YOU

This position presents the opportunity to work in a unique environment across both AAMI Park and our newly developed high-performance facility at Casey Fields. 

We provide a welcoming, safe, and flexible approach to work and provide an environment that benefits from and enables the best from everyone. Our people will thrive within a club that is committed to a creating an environment where we feel proud to belong. 

I nominate Uncle Bitter with astute assistance from WCW!!😜