NEW SOUTH WALES INSTITUTE OF SPORT

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

Senior Sport Scientist (Physiology)

The NSW Institute of Sport was established to develop and deliver programs and

services to elite athletes in NSW. Our central goal is to assist identified high

performance NSW athletes and coaches to achieve excellence and success at the

international level. In partnership with national and state sporting organisations,

NSWIS supports targeted athletes in their preparation for Olympic, Paralympic and

selected major international competitions. As a service organisation, the Institute

provides sport science, sport psychology, career, education, administration,

financial, athlete welfare and medical support.

Physiologist

Sport Science Casual Staff

To provide sport science services and support to coaches and athletes, in order to

enhance athletic performance in domestic and international competition. To assist

in maintaining laboratory operational standards at a level that is at least equivalent

to those required by the LSAS.

1. Provide Sport Science Services (including strength and conditioning) to NSWIS

and National Sports programs including delivery of testing and monitoring

programs, analysis of data, and translation into meaningful and relevant

reports and training programs for coaches and athletes at both Sydney

Olympic Park and home programs.

2. Either independently or in conjunction with other staff and coaches provide

supervision of athlete training sessions

3. Supervise or assist in the supervision of other staff or casual employees who

provide Sport Science Services to NSWIS and National Sports programs to

ensure high quality service provision.

4. Assist in maintaining operational standards appropriate to those of

Occupational Health & Safety (OH & S) and the Laboratory Standards

Assistance Scheme (LSAS).

5. Represent the NSWIS at appropriate State, National and International meetings

and forums.

6. Assist to develop and, conduct scientific testing and monitoring of athletes

after consultation with National Sport Science Coordinators, review of relevant

literature and consultation with other scientists.

7. Utilising appropriate forums and technologies, provide coaches and athletes

with information that can positively impact on training programs and

competition performance.

8. Supervise where appropriate, other NSWIS Sport Science and Technical staff in

maintaining Laboratory equipment and operational standards to at least those

of the LSAS.

9. Provide other Sport Science and Technical staff, where appropriate with

assistance and guidance in the analysis and interpretation of test results and

planning of research.

10. Foster innovation and excellence in all areas of operation and program

implementation.

11. Assist in ensuring that operational procedures are documented and

implemented and, appropriate records maintained to at least the standard of

the LSAS.

12. Undertake or assist in research designed to have an application in improving

athletic performance.

13. Ensure that information derived from research is disseminated in an

appropriate form (written reports or conference presentation) to both the

sporting and scientific community.

14. Liaise with appropriate external organisations (eg. SSO, NSO, ASC, Industry,

Universities, External Service Providers, Research Partners, etc) to ensure ...best

practices.. operate at NSWIS.

1. Demonstrated ability and commitment to work in a multidisciplinary team

environment.

2. Experience in the use of MS Office and other computer programs.

3. Experience in working and interacting with high performance coaches and

athletes.

4. Practical experience in the development of training programs for high

performance athletes.

5. Experience in the independent operation, maintenance and quality control of

laboratory equipment.

6. Formal training in the use of laboratory equipment (e.g. Company conducted

operational courses).

7. Training in quality laboratory practice, including the management of quality control or

quality assurance programs.

8. Experience in the independent operation, maintenance and quality control of

laboratory equipment.

9. Capacity to analyse data, interpret results and produce reports for coaches and

athletes.

10. Knowledge of the operation of the Laboratory Standards Assistance Scheme

11. A commitment to quality service and the rapid dissemination of information

1. Bachelor.s Degree in biological or exercise science.

2. Level 1 Anthropometry.

3. First Aid and Resuscitation Certificate.

4. Level 1 Strength and Conditioning Qualification or equivalent experience an

advantage.

5. Current driver.s license.

6. Minimum 2 years experience (or equivalent) in the provision of sport science

services to high performance athletes.

7. Honours or Masters Degree may be an advantage.

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