Physical Performance Lead - Women's Program

South Australia Cricket Association

South Australia
Permanent
Full-time

1 hour ago

About the roleSACA is looking for an experienced Physical Performance Lead to join our Cricket team. You will play a key role in the strategic delivery of the world class physical performance of the SACA's Women's program. In addition, the physical performance lead will be responsible for the physical preparation of the Elite Women's State and WBBL Adelaide Strikers team and Cricket Australia athletes based in South Australia.Key responsibilities:Lead the strategic delivery of physical preparation for elite women's cricket. Use data-driven systems to monitor workloads, support daily training environments, manage rehabilitation planning, and drive performance insights through technology. Collaborate across coaching and medical teams, oversee nationally contracted players, and guide the development of pathway talent. Provide leadership to the physical performance team and shape the long-term direction of the women's program.It would also be great if you have:

Post Graduate degree in Sports Science / strength & conditioning / human movement
Minimum of 5 years working in elite sport
Australian Strength & Conditioning Association Professional Level 2 accreditation
Proven success in leading an elite physical performance program
Experience in managing elite athlete involved in a number of different programs
Ability to communicate effectively with players, coaches & staff
Ability to align player development to the holistic long-term strategy of the SACA and CA
A valid Working with Children Check or have the ability to obtain one

About SACAThe SACA is one of the nation's premier sporting bodies, with a vision for cricket to be Australia's favorite sport - a sport for all Australian's. Operating within the sports and entertainment industry, SACA offers an exciting and dynamic working environment, and is responsible for overseeing and developing cricket on a State level.The SACA is responsible for coordinating international and domestic cricket matches, Premier cricket matches and community carnivals, coaching and development and pathway programs for girls and boys, coaching, umpiring, volunteer development and ground management. It also administers high performance cricket in South Australia, including the SA Men's and Women's Teams and Adelaide Strikers women's and men's teams.What's in it for you?SACA has an Employee Benefits Program which allows permanent staff to access a wide range of benefits and services whilst they are employed at SACA.

SACA Membership Tickets - Staff will receive two SACA Members Tickets to allow them entry into all International and Domestic games in South Australia.
Flexible Working -RnR Leave ensures staff recharge with a fifth week of annual leave.
Discounts with Partners - Enjoy discounted rates at places such as Adelaide Oval, RoofClimb, Oval Hotel, New Balance, Bleasdale Wines - the list continues!
Wellbeing and Social Club Programs - Healthy Living initiatives are organised alongside medical checks to support employee wellbeing.
Reward and Development - SACA has monthly employee recognition awards and learning and development initiatives.

Want to join our team?If you are ready to join SACA in our vision to inspire and unite the South Australian community through cricket and are aligned with our values of accountability, team first and world class, we want to hear from you!Applications close - Sunday 14th SeptemberAt SACA we are committed to the ongoing journey of nurturing a diverse and inclusive workforce, and offer equal opportunities to all. We are proud to respect, embrace and celebrate diversity and strongly encourage applications from people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to providing a safe environment for children across Australian Cricket, and we also offer a flexible work environment for employees. We measure ourselves on our behaviours - our people value accountability, a team first approach and being world class.

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