Internship Opportunity - NSW Institute of Sport (NSWIS)

Job Description

Internship Opportunity - NSW Institute of Sport (NSWIS) 6 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Direct message the job poster from NSW Institute of Sport The NSW Institute of Sport (NSWIS) is a high-performance sporting organization that supports Australian athletes in becoming the world’s best. We reach all regions of NSW with an Olympic and Paralympic training facility based at Sydney Olympic Park and high-performance hubs across NSW that provide world-class daily training environments for our athletes and coaches. About the role NSWIS is seeking several suitable candidates for an up to 12-month unpaid placement opportunity to work within the NSWIS Sports Science department. The internships will be primarily based at Sydney Olympic Park with the opportunity to embed within specific NSWIS sports programs; however, opportunities may present for work to be undertaken at any of our satellite training centers or facilities including our Narrabeen hub. The time commitment per week will vary as there will be planned intensive periods and other quieter times based on sports program training and competition commitments. Still, on average the internships will require availability for between 10-14 hours per week for ongoing tasks and support. This is a fantastic opportunity for university students to apply the theoretical knowledge and skills they have learned and be part of an elite high-performance sports environment. NSWIS Sports Science staff will work with successful applicants to further develop their practical skills and provide exposure to working with athletes, coaches, and staff during training and competition. Successful candidates are expected to: Be reliable and responsible Be keen to learn and develop in High-Performance sport Be passionate about improving athlete performance Be driven and show initiative Have excellent attention to detail Have some flexibility around required workdays Hold Current First Aid and CPR Certificates Have a Current Working with Children Check (WWCC) Have experience in the provision and application of exercise prescription with an understanding of high-performance sport Demonstrate ability to effectively interact with others including athletes, coaches, and support staff Strength and Conditioning roles x3 3rd Year Undergrad or Currently enrolled in Masters of Strength and Conditioning Currently enrolled in ASCA L2, or completing L1 Previous coaching experience Performance Analysis x1 and Biomechanics roles x2 Currently enrolled in, or have recently completed, the third year of undergraduate study in an Exercise / Sport Science Degree Availability to support outside regular working hours, including early mornings and afternoon/evenings Physiology roles x2 Availability to support consistent days week-to-week Currently enrolled in, or recently completed the third year of an undergraduate Exercise/Sport Science degree Proficient in data management or a strong interest to learn Desirable (any of the following is advantageous): Own car/transport ESSA student membership Knowledge of other sport science related software (Dartfish, SportsCode, R etc) Applying for the role If you believe that you have the required skills, experience, competencies, and personal attributes, upload the below documents in the application form by 2359 27 January 2025: Your cover letter, which addresses the essential criteria and nominates the sport science discipline you wish to work within Your current resume Interviews will be held at NSWIS head office in Sydney Olympic Park week beginning 10 February 2025 with an anticipated start date beginning early March 2025. Seniority level Internship Employment type Full-time #J-18808-Ljbffr