Pathways Sports Science & Nutrition Assistant

Australia Job Openings

Wests Group

November 1, 2024

About Us
The nib Newcastle Knights are an Australian professional Rugby League Football Club based in Newcastle, New South Wales. The Knights compete in Australasia's rugby league competition, the National Rugby League (NRL) premiership. We are owned by The Wests Group Australia, Newcastle's owned and operated (not-for-profit) membership-based organisation.

At the nib Newcastle Knights, we live and breathe our organisational values: Tradition, Grit, Inspire and Win. Our values underpin everything we do at the Club, and we strive to embed these values into our everyday actions, fostering a winning attitude and a deeper connection with the greater community.

PATHWAYS SPORT SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
Working closely within our High-Performance Department the successful candidate will be required to perform the following duties in support of the Sport Science and Nutritional programs of the Pathways Programs.

SPORT SCIENCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Assistant will report to the High-Performance Manager (HPM) and Lead Sport Scientist and be tasked with the following areas:

Lead NRLW and NSW Cup Sport Science Data Collection and Analysis: Overseeing data collection and analysis for NRLW and NSW Cup, ensuring alignment with overall club strategies and enhancing the cohesiveness of data-driven decision-making across teams.
Lead Junior Representatives' Sport Science Requirements: Supporting junior teams, ensuring Sport Science consistency across all levels, and applying the practices refined at the NRL level to all teams.
Generate Tailored Reports: Compiling detailed reports and data summaries as directed by the Lead Sport Scientist to support decision-making and enhance player performance analysis.
Support NRL Sport Science Preparation: As directed by The HPM and Lead Sport Scientist, support NRL sport science preparation to support growth and development in pathways practices.

NUTRITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Assistant will report directly to the High-Performance Manager and work closely with the club dietician to ensure effective delivery of the nutritional program.

Coordinate Nutritional Education: Delivery targeted Nutritional education to pathways players and teams in alignment with the Club nutritional strategy set by the HPM and Club Dietician.
Lead Body Composition Monitoring and Reporting: Use In Body technology and skinfolds to track progress, aligning with player goals and objectives set by the HPM of identified individuals and teams across the Pathways Programs.
Maintain Nutrition Records: Keeping detailed records of all nutrition interventions and supplement use, tracking and reporting measurable outcomes as requested by the HPM and key stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will possess a relevant tertiary qualification in Nutrition and/or Sport Science. You will also have highly developed communication (written, verbal, and listening) and organisational skills, with exceptional attention to detail. You must be able to work within a close-knit team and build relationships at all levels to achieve the Club’s common goals. This role also requires a willingness to work outside business hours and on weekends.

Key Selection Criteria

Technical Attributes

Sound understanding of the nutritional issues relevant to high performance sport.
An understanding of rehabilitation, recovery, regeneration, and robustness practices and how nutritional and sport science interventions support these areas.
A thorough understanding of latest sport science and analysis techniques and research.
Excellent working knowledge of data analysis software and sound working knowledge of Windows software.
Knowledge of rugby league and/or a rugby league background is highly desirable.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
A relentless attitude to pursuing and achieving goals.
Well organized and prepared, reliable, and dependable.

Qualifications
Preferred, an undergraduate degree in nutrition with a recognised certificate in a Sport and Exercise related subject e.g. Sports nutrition, Strength and Conditioning, sports science OR an undergraduate degree in a Sport and Exercise related subject with a certificate in nutrition or sports nutrition.

ISAK Level 1 accreditation (Desirable)

What we offer
In return the nib Newcastle Knights can offer you dynamic work environment and excellent employee benefits including discounted gym memberships.

We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds to create a work environment where employee differences such as gender, age, culture, disability, sexual orientation and education are valued to reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

Applications Closing – 17th November 2024

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available as it has expired

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