Strength & Conditioning Intern
- North Eastern Metrostars FC
- Klemzig SA, Australia
- 04 Nov, 2024
Job Description
CLUB BACKGROUND
Metrostars is one of South Australia’s most successful and innovative football clubs. Coming off the back of Back-2-Back NPL Premierships the club is looking to expand and progress their Strength & Conditioning department for season 2025.
Metrostars have to date secured 1 Australian National NPL Title, 3 South Australian First Division League Championships, 11 South Australian First Division League Premierships and 6 South Australian Federation Cups.
Metrostars have also qualified for the Australia Cup in 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2023.
Tasks & Responsibilities
The intern will be required to complete and undertake tasks related to Strength & Conditioning within the Metrostars Football Club
This will involve a commitment of 10-12 hours per week including 2-3 training sessions and match day coverage on rotation with other interns.
Duties include:
· Provision of S&C Support to Metrostars Soccer Club
· Communication with Coaching and Physiotherapy staff on player progress.
· Documentation of all Sports Science actions and protocols implemented.
· GPS Data Collection and analysis
· Design and delivery of S&C programs for all players.
· Warmups and field support for coaches
· Involvement in the movement screening and testing of all players.
This internship is an excellent opportunity for a Sports Science / S&C student to further their skills and experience in an elite sporting environment. The position is voluntary. Must live local!
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential
Passionate about working in Sports Science and High Performance Strong personal commitment to their professional development Experience in team sports
Able to commit to supporting academy training two nights per week Ability to work well in a team environment
Demonstrate good personal organisational skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Desirable
Football specific experience
Competent Sports Science Skills
Competent Coaching Skills and Gym experience
QUALIFICATIONS
2nd to 3rd Year Sports Science or Exercise Science Student / Level 1 or 2 ASCA Student
Special Requirements
Current First Aid and CPR qualifications, Working with Children Check, Valid Driver’s Licence
North Eastern MetroStars is a not-for-profit organisation managed by a committed group of volunteers for the benefit of our members and the local community.
MetroStars is an incorporated association governed by a Constitution.
With support from our volunteers, sponsors and committee members we work hard to create a fun and safe environment for all our players and coaches, both junior and senior.
MetroStars joined the SA Amateur Soccer League in 1994 but quickly progressed to join the SA Soccer Federation State League competition in 1999. In that same year MetroStars created history by becoming the only club to gain promotion to the top level Premier League in its inceptive year.
Since its inception the Club has achieved both on and off the field and we’re confident that with hard work and support of our members we will continue to build on our past success.
MetroStars have to date secured 1 National NPL Title, 3 South Australian First Division Championships, 8 South Australian First Division Minor Premierships and 6 South Australian Federation Cups.
The club has produced many talented players including Jason Spagnuolo, Fabian Barbiero, Shane Smeltz, Adriano Pellegrino and Francesco Monterosso all playing in the A-League.
The success of the Stars continues today, with the senior teams and junior teams never failing to produce first class soccer.
The culture of the club has been firmly implanted, MetroStars will always strive to be the best soccer club in Australia.