Type: Part-time (up to 10 hours a week, for 12 months) 
Location: Sydney Olypmic Park (potential to work at satellite training facilities) 

The NSW Institute of Sport [NSWIS] is high-performance sporting organisation that supports Australian athletes to become world’s best

NSWIS is seeking a number of suitable candidates for 12-month placement opportunities to work within the NSWIS Sport Science team across all disciplines (Physiology, Biomechanics, Performance Analysis, Nutrition, Strength and Conditioning). Several internship positions are to be recruited for motivated students seeking training, development and gaining applied experience with the NSWIS Sport Science team that will complement their university degree program. There will also be an opportunity where appropriate for an additional 12-month extension for 1-2 x students to complete a specified project (e.g. an embedded Honours or Masters research project).

The internships will be primarily based at Sydney Olympic Park; however, opportunities may present for work to be undertaken at any of our satellite training centres or facilities. The time commitment per week will vary as there will be planned intensive periods and other quieter times based on sport program training and competition commitments but on average the internship will require availability for between 5-10 hours per week for ongoing tasks and support.

This is a fantastic opportunity for undergraduate university students to apply the theoretical knowledge and skills they have learnt and be part of an elite high-performance sport environment. NSWIS Sport Science staff will work with successful applicants to further develop their practical skills. Under guidance from staff, this internship provides exposure to working with athletes, coaches and staff during training and competition.

This is a significant opportunity to gain valuable experience in High Performance Sport, successful candidates are expected to:

• Be reliable and responsible,
• Be keen to learn and develop in High Performance Sport,
• Be passionate about improving athlete performance,
• Be driven and show initiative,
• Have excellent attention to detail,
• Have some flexibility around required workdays.

Essential Requirements

• Currently enrolled in third year of undergraduate study in an Exercise / Sport Science Degree
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificates
• Working with Children Check
• Experience in the provision and application of exercise prescription with an understanding of high-performance
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with others including athletes, coaches and support staff

 Desirable (any of the following is advantageous):

• ESSA student membership
• ASCA Level 1 Strength and Conditioning Certification (or currently completing)
• Advanced Microsoft Office 365 skills (Excel, Word, Powerpoint etc)
• Knowledge of other sport science related software (Dartfish, SportsCode, R etc)
• Own car/transport

Applying for the role

If you believe that you have the required skills, experience, competencies and personal attributes send your covering letter addressing the selection essential criteria and current resume to recruitment@nswis.com.au by midnight 25 January 2023.

Interviews will be held at NSWIS head office in Sydney Olympic Park between 6 – 10 February 2023 with an anticipated start date of 6 March 2023.

APPLICANTS MUST BE AUSTRALIAN CITIZENS

For more information about the NSW Institute of Sport please visit https://www.nswis.com.au/