Rehabilitation - sports support - range

Job Description

Location: Melbourne | Western Metropolitan

Job type: Part time / From 03/06/2024 - 15/01/2027

Organisation: Schools (Government)

Salary: Salary not specified

Occupation: Other

Reference: 1414862

Selection Criteria

1. Sound interpersonal and coaching skills related to working with student-athletes from widely diverse age groups and sports

2. A highly developed understanding of the principles of rehabilitation for an adolescent athletic population

3. Demonstrated ability to design and conduct applied programs for both rehabilitation, reconditioning and athletic performance for developmental athletes across a wide range of sports

4. The ability to meet competing demands through effective prioritisation in a performance-oriented environment is also highly valued

5. Demonstrated ability to work within a multidisciplinary team to elicit functional improvements and improved injury status within appropriate timeframes

6. Demonstrated experience with using athlete management software, performance technology, and by extension a detailed approach to clinical note-taking

Role

The High-Performance Preparation Program (HPP) at the Maribyrnong Sports Academy (MSA) is a strength & conditioning and education program timetabled within the school curriculum for all MSA Academy student-athletes. From Years 7-10, HPP is a core subject offered alongside other core subjects such as English, Maths and Science to all MSA Academy student-athletes and is designed to complement the technical training program at MSA.

The Rehabilitation Coordinator is tasked with being a first-point of contact for students (and their parent/carers) who have sustained a musculoskeletal injury. The Rehabilitation Coordinator then fills a variety of roles, the most important of which is to be the central communicator between stakeholders as well as working with the MSA Physiotherapist and where appropriate, external stakeholders, to implement and adapt athletic development programs.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting directly to the Performance Services Manager, the Rehabilitation Coordinator will undertake the following duties:

1. Contribute to the MSA injury management process as part of a multidisciplinary team that consists of the following:

§ Physiotherapist

§ Strength & Conditioning staff

§ Sport Coaching Staff

§ Performance Psychologists

§ Sports Dietitian

§ Athlete Wellbeing Coordinators

2. Communicate and implement the return to play outcomes with fellow Rehabilitation Coordinators and MSA-based health professionals.

3. Rehabilitation program design, maintenance of athlete injury-management and performance testing records, and delivery of specific rehabilitation sessions for the majority of student-athletes around their academic and sporting commitments.

4. Liaise with external and internal coaches, and external medical practitioners associated with the student-athletes in the development of rehabilitation programs.

5. Liaise with Parents/Carers regarding the current injury status of student-athletes within the MSA program.

6. Develop educational resources regarding the injury management process as well as common injury presentations.

Who May Apply

Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

EEO AND OHS Commitment

Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.

The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via

Child Safe Standards

Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:

DE Values

The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:

Other Information

All applications must be made via the Department of Education recruitment portal `Recruitment on Line¿ : Careers (eduweb.vic.gov.au)

Create an account, search for job number 1414862 , and follow the steps to complete your application.

• Please provide 3 references with valid mobile phone numbers
• Please limit KSC responses to no more than one page
• Please attach your cover letter, resume and KSC responses as 1 pdf file only
• For more information, visit our website: Employment ¿ Maribyrnong College (maribsc.vic.edu.au)

Conditions of Employment

• All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
• Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
• A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
• Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at

Location Profile

Maribyrnong College provides a broad education for students in Years 7-12. It is also home to Victoria's only state-funded Sports Specialism with a sports enrolment comprising nearly 40% of the school population. The College provides a broad VCE and the majority of students undertake further study after Year 12. The school's International Student Program supports 25 international students, predominantly in Years 10 to 12. Additionally, the College provides an EAL program to support students of non-English speaking backgrounds. Maribyrnong College delivers programs that produce excellent outcomes for students in both academic and sporting endeavours and this is aptly described by the school's motto: "Pride in Performance". A High Achiever Program is offered and Year 10 accelerated students access VCE subjects. A rich extra-curricular program includes instrumental music and drama, a school production and a strong inter-school sport program. College facilities include a 230-seat theatre, a 7000 square metre Sport Stadium with indoor running track and elite training centre, and synthetic hockey, soccer and tennis facilities. The sport complex forms the base for the Maribyrnong Sports Academy program and all students at the College use this facility for Health and PE classes. The College has grown significantly in recent years with close to 1300 students enrolled and with strong enrolment demand at all year levels, the College is subject to an enrolment zone. Leading Teachers and Specialist teachers have responsibility for various curriculum and student management folios. The College has four principal class officers as well as a Sports Director responsible for the Maribyrnong Sports Academy. All students at Maribyrnong College undertake the VCE or the VCE ¿ Vocational Major, and the College consistently places in the top 20% of state schools for VCE performance.