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Swinburne University Amateur Football Club is seeking a qualified Level 1 Sport Trainer or higher to fill the open positions at our club. The role involves providing treatment for player before, during and after matches on Saturdays throughout the season and at training on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Sports Trainers will liaise with the Head Sports Trainer and our physio team in treating and managing player injuries to minimise the initial impact of injuries, to aid in player recovery from injuries and to minimise the incidence of injury occurrence. Main Duties: Apply taping and provide sports massage to players in preparation for matches. Provide on-field treatment and assist in removing injured players from the field, including stretcher baring. Diagnosis and analysis of injuries, including determining if players are fit to return to the game. Provide sports massage and apply ice to players post game, as well as providing player advice on injury treatment strategy. Provide sports massage, ice, taping and injury management advice to players at training. Qualifications Current Level 1 Sports Trainer Current First Aid Level 1 Current CPR Qualification Current Defibrillator Training Experience Experience working as a sports trainer is advantageous but not necessary. Physiotherapy students will be considered with no work experience as a Sports Trainer. Skills Competent in taping ankles, shoulders, knees, wrists and hands Sports massage on major muscle groups, particularly legs Injury diagnosis Summary This position provides students with an excellent opportunity to gain experience as a Sports Trainer which would be particularly useful for those working towards a physiotherapy career. You will have the opportunity to liaise with qualified physios and work with our partner clinic, Evado Studios Essential Requirements First Aid Certificate Current Provide/Perform CPR Operate Defibrillator Level 1 Sports Trainer Working with children check