About us
The Essendon Football Club – “The Bombers” – are a professional sporting organisation in the Australian Football League, home to several teams, including AFL, AFLW, VFL, VFLW and Wheelchair Football programs. But we’re more than the game. At Essendon, unity binds us. We firmly believe that our strength comes from standing together as One Club, embracing our rich diversity, and uniting around a shared purpose. Our passion fuels every kick, every play, and every decision.
The essence of the Essendon legacy is deeply woven into the fabric of the Australian sporting calendar, through significant events such as the ANZAC Day and Dreamtime clashes, underscoring our commemoration and connection to national identity. Our heritage sets us apart, shaping our ethos and inspiring our journey. We strive to be better every day, pushing the boundaries and relentlessly pursuing excellence. But amidst the intensity of competition, respect remains paramount. We care about our impact on others, whether it’s our teammates, opponents, or our community. When we ‘Don the Sash’, we do so with unity, passion, excellence, and respect guiding our every move, Always Striving toward our next triumph on the premiership stage.
About the role
Reporting to the AFL Lead Trainer & Myotherapist, you will be responsible for:
- Sports trainer duties across all EFC football programs; AFL, AFLW, VFLM & VFLW (inclusive of hydration, strapping, massage, first aid)
- Commitment to 1 game day shift per week plus various training shifts as agreed
- Working as part of a highly attentive, passionate & positive team
- Uphold best practice systems & procedures to ensure elite support to a high performing environment
About you
The successful candidate must have the following skills experience and attributes:
- Sports trainer certification – level 1 SMA sports trainer
- Level 1 Advanced first aid certificate (CPR)
- Current Victorian Driver’s Licence
- Current Working with Children Check or ability to obtain one
- Permanent Residency in Australia, or appropriate visa to work permanently
Other skills, experience and attributes which are highly desirable, but not essential include:
- Experience working in an elite sporting environment
- Exceptional work ethic and ability to provide a high level of energy in the workplace
- Confidence to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Ability to communicate clearly with elite athletes, coaches and management
- Flexibility in working hours
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Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalised folks tend to only apply when they check every box. So, if you think you have what it takes, but don’t necessarily meet every single point above, please still get in touch. We’d love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.
We pride ourselves on creating an environment of shared spirit of passion, innovation, and inclusivity. As an Equal Opportunity employer, we firmly believe that diversity and inclusion is an important part of how we do business. We are united in upholding our Club-wide values and are consistently setting the benchmark both on and off the field as we strive to win our next premierships. And we wouldn’t be an elite footy club if we didn’t celebrate. All our wins matter, on and off the field, we love to reward and recognise our people from monthly barbecues to tickets to the Crichton Medal and Brownlow.
To Apply
Please submit your application as soon as possible as shortlisting will commence immediately. Please include in your cover letter why you are a great fit for this role, and why you want to work with Essendon Football Club. Cover letters should be no more than two pages and outline what you can bring to this position.
With our commitment to promoting and protecting the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in our care, we undertake several screening processes to ensure this commitment is upheld. This includes ensuring all our people hold a valid employee Working with Children/Vulnerable People check and a satisfactory criminal history record check.
All applications will be treated with respect and confidentiality, including timely responses.
We politely ask not to be approached by recruitment agencies at this time.
