Coach, Podiatrist (Relocating from NZ)
Core
Podiatrist Coach helping athletes move from pain to performance through musculoskeletal and sports podiatry, biomechanical analysis, and rehabilitation.
Role type
Sports podiatrist coach (IC)
Builds
Rehabilitation programs, gait analysis reports, orthotic prescriptions, and return-to-sport plans for athletes.
Domain
Sports medicine and allied health
Required skills
musculoskeletal assessment, sports podiatry, biomechanical analysis, lower limb tendinopathy rehabilitation, foot mobilisations, dry needling, active release techniques, orthotic prescription, nail surgery, gait analysis interpretation
Preferred skills
running performance coaching, private practice experience, multidisciplinary collaboration
Technologies
Gait analysis software, force plates, VALD dynamometry, Alter G anti gravity treadmill
Responsibilities
Conduct musculoskeletal assessments and biomechanical analysis, perform lower limb rehabilitation and foot procedures, prescribe orthotics and footwear, guide athletes in return-to-sport programs, collaborate with physiotherapists and chiropractors
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC