Sport Scientists – VFL, VFLW & Academy
Core
Provide dedicated sports science and athlete monitoring support to VFL, VFLW, and Academy football programs, translating data into practical insights for performance programming and rehabilitation.
Role type
Sport Scientist (Athlete Monitoring & Data Analysis)
Builds
Individual athlete profiles, performance data systems, and weekly readiness reports for coaching staff.
Domain
Sports Science / Football (AFL pathway)
Required skills
GPS/Catapult data collection and quality control, physiological and biomechanical data analysis, athlete benchmarking, data management and reporting, translating complex data into practical insights
Preferred skills
ESSA accreditation, experience managing testing and reporting in a performance environment, strong Excel/dashboard capabilities
Technologies
GPS, Catapult, Excel
Responsibilities
Coordinate GPS/Catapult collection and reporting across training and matches, analyse physiological and match-demand data, maintain individual and positional benchmarks, support testing and profiling for academy athletes
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC