Posted: 17 December 2024
Link to Apply: https://cricket.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/10/home/requisition/1958?c=cricket
Physical Performance Coach – Women’s Program
WA Cricket has an exceptional opportunity for an individual to join our High Performance team as Physical Performance Coach of our women’s programs.
About the Role
The Physical Performance Coach will lead and manage the physical performance programs for the WA Cricket senior and pathway women’s programs with strong focus on evidence based best practice athlete preparation.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and deliver evidence based best practice physical performance programs for the WA Cricket (WAC) women’s programs with a key focus on WA Women’s and Perth Scorchers WBBL squads
- Attend all WA Women’s and Perth Scorchers WBBL training sessions and all home and away matches
- Perform the role of Team Manager when touring with the WA Women’s and Perth Scorchers WBBL teams
- Coordinate and manage the delivery of the physical performance program for the WAC Women’s Pathway Program
- Monitor and manage athlete training workload variables that inform future training decisions
- Utilise a range of technologies including Catapult GPS, Vald Systems, and GymAware to measure and monitor load and performance
- Plan and implement physical performance testing programs that inform individual athlete programming decisions
- Work in conjunction with team Physiotherapists and other key support staff to design and execute evidence based rehabilitation programs
- Perform the administration duties required in the role which include inputting and reviewing physical performance test results, physical performance programs and athlete training workload plans on the Athlete Management System
- Communicate and collaborate effectively with medical and coaching staff to maximise player development and performance outcomes.
About you
To succeed in this role, you will need the following:
- Expertise in injury prevention
- Proven leadership skills and the ability to develop and maintain a supportive and strong team environment.
- Proven ability to plan and deliver results
- Highly developed interpersonal skills with an ability to positively influence and build strong stakeholder relationships
- Well-developed IT and administrative skills
- Bachelor’s degree (eg Human Movement or Sport Science)
- Level 2 Australian Strength & Conditioning Association
- Registration with ESSA and ASCA
- 3 years’ experience in the provision of S&C services to elite athletes/sporting teams
- Current First Aid/CPR accreditation
Highly Desirable
- 5+ years’ experience providing S&C services to elite athletes
- Experience working with Elite Women Athletes
- Experience working in Cricket
- Masters level or equivalent postgraduate qualification specialising in Strength & Conditioning
- Research Experience
- ASCA Professional Level 2 or Higher Accreditation
The perks!
Our people benefits include Membership passes to all cricket games at the WACA Ground and at Optus Stadium, onsite gym access, salary packaging, employee recognition program, discounts on cricket merchandise, corporate health insurance discount, corporate partner discount, flexible work arrangements and professional development opportunities.
A little bit about us
At WA Cricket aim to be leaders in Australian sport and pride ourselves on developing inspiring players, creating a fun and inclusive community and delivering social outcomes through cricket. The iconic WACA Ground is home to the Perth Scorchers, WA Men’s and Women’s Teams and the WA Cricket Foundation.
Our Culture
At WA Cricket we are committed to nurturing a diverse and inclusive workforce and offer equal opportunities to all. We embrace diversity and encourage applications from people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities.
We are committed to providing a safe environment for children across Australian Cricket, and we also offer a flexible work environment for all employees. We measure ourselves on our values of Excellence, Collaboration, Inclusion and Celebration.
Sound like you?
If you feel this role is for you, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your relevant experience by 29 December 2025.
Applicants must have the right to work in Australia to be considered for this role.
If you would like to receive a copy of the job description or would like any further information, please contact hr@wacricket.com.au or call 9265 7273.
Sometimes your personal circumstances may mean you need support to apply for this position. If this applies to your, please reach out to People & Culture via the email address or telephone number.
Name of Author: Western Australia Cricket Association
WA Cricket, formerly known as the Western Australian Cricket Association (WACA), is the governing body for cricket in Western Australia. Established on November 5, 1885, the WACA opened its iconic ground, the WACA Ground, in 1893.
