JOB DESCRIPTION

FITNESS & REHABILITATION CO-ORDINATOR

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JOB DESCRIPTION (General)
FITNESS & REHABILITATION CO-ORDINATOR

DUTIES

Responsible to the Senior Coach and the Football Manager

Take part or all of the Senior squad for fitness training, including the implementation of a weights program ( in consultation with the Senior Coach, with respect to the overall training program)

Assist the Senior Coach with the conduct of the training session, where this is possible.(if this doesn't conflict with the above)

Organise and conduct training and rehabilitation exercise programs for all injured players (ie players unable to participate in the full training sessions as planned by the Senior Coach)

Report to the Senior Coach on the fitness of injured players (ie on progress and when they are likely to resume playing)

Conduct fitness tests (where necessary) on injured players, as they recover from their injuries to the point where they appear ready to play

To support at all times the attitudes impressed upon the players by the Senior Coach

Take pre game warm ups with individual players (coming back from injury) and the team

Alert the players to any special requirements they may need to attend to for the day (eg extra emphasis on fluid replacement on hot days)

Improve the education and understanding of the players in relation to the following areas
Nutrition
A healthy diet
Pre Game
During Game
Post Game
Fluids
Weekly
Pre Game
During Game
Post Game
Exercises
Correct & Incorrect
Training Programs

Supply copies of player programs and test results to the Senior Coaches
and other Coaches as required

Ensure that interchange players jog and stretch every 10 minutes to stay warm and ready for action

During the half time break, ensure that the players warm up again prior to the commencement of the 3rd quarter

At all times support and reflect the club/team image.