new advert may 2017[3] - nsw institute of sport (nswis) · 2017. 5. 2. · microsoft word - advert...

PhysiologyInternShortDescriptionThisisasix-monthstudentplacementopportunitytoworkinthePhysiologyteamwithinthePerformanceSupportandKnowledgeGrowth(PSKG)UnitoftheNSWInstituteofSport.Placementwillbeforaminimumof10hoursperweek.DetailedDescriptionTheNSWInstituteofSportisanationalhighperformancecentreandOlympictrainingfacilitybasedatSydneyOlympicPark.Itwasestablishedin1996todevelopanddeliverprogramsandservicestoeliteathletesinNSW.OurpurposeistosupportAustralianathletestobecomeworld’sbest.Theprinciplesbywhichweoperateareto:FindIt(courage),Bringit(excellence),Ownit(accountability),Fightforit(Passion),Driveit(tenacity),Together(teamwork).Throughourworld’sbestmindsetourstaffenable,impactandsupporttheperformanceofourathletes.TheInstitutesupportsover500highperformanceathletesonsquadorindividualscholarshipsacross17sportsprograms.TheNSWIShastwoDivisions:HighPerformanceandCorporateandCommunications.TheHighPerformanceDivisioncomprisesPerformanceSupportandKnowledgeGrowth;Coaching;Research;and,SportandExcellence.TheNSWISPSKGUnitcomprisesPhysiology,StrengthandConditioning,Biomechanics,PerformanceAnalysis,Nutrition,PersonalExcellence,MedicalandPhysio,InjuryandRecovery,SkillAcquisitionandPerformancePsychologySections.TheseservicesworkwithNSWISscholarshipholdersinanintegratedandcollaborativemanner,toensurethatathletesandcoacheshavethebestinformation,facilitiesandadviceforoptimisingtrainingandmaximisingperformance.Thisisafantasticopportunityforuniversitystudentstoapplytheknowledgeandskillstheyhavelearnt,andbepartofanelitehighperformanceenvironmentwhichsupports,impactsandenablestheperformanceofathletes.THEPOSITIONThisplacementpositionwiththeNSWISPhysiologyteamisforaminimumof10hoursperweekoverasix-monthperiod.Thiswillinvolveindependentlyimplementingphysiologybasedprojects,athletedatabasemanagement,supervisingtrainingsessions,assistingwithspecificsportprograms,andavarietyofothertaskstosupporttheunitasrequired.

Applicantsmust:• BekeentolearnanddevelopinHighPerformanceSport• Bepassionateaboutinfluencingandimprovingathleteperformance• Bedrivenandshowinitiative• Haveexcellentattentiontodetail• Bereliableandresponsible• HavesomeflexibilityaroundrequiredworkdaysSelectionCriteriaEssential• CompletingtheirfinalyearofundergraduatestudyinanExercise/SportScienceDegreeasat

Semester2,2017ORenrolledinPostgraduatestudyinarelevantfield• CurrentFirstAidCertificate• Workingwithchildrencheck• Experienceintheprovisionandapplicationofphysiologicalservicesandanunderstandingofhigh

performancesport.• Demonstratedabilitytoeffectivelyinteractwithathletes,coachesandotherserviceproviders.Desirable:• ESSAstudentmembership• ISAKlevel1• Advancedexcelskills• Owncar/transportToapplyIfyouwouldliketoenquireabouttherolecontactKatieSlattery,NSWISSeniorPhysiologistkatie.slattery@nswis.com.au.Ifyoubelievethatyouhavetherequiredskills,experience,competenciesandpersonalattributessendyourcoveringletteraddressingtheselectioncriteriaandcurrentresumetorecruitment@nswis.com.aubymidnightSunday,21stMay2017.