About the Victorian Institute of Sport:
The Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS) was set up to assist the development of Victoria’s best athletes. It was established in 1990 by the State Government as a private trustee company, with its Board of Directors appointed by the Victorian Minister for Sport.
The VIS is located at Lakeside Stadium, Albert Park. The VIS headquarters completed a renovation in February 2023, providing a brand-new workspace for athletes and staff. It is a non-residential institute, which utilises Melbourne’s outstanding sporting facilities, to allow high performance athletes to live and train in Melbourne, the sporting capital of Australia.
The VIS operates in partnership with National Sporting Organisations and State Sporting Associations to deliver high performance daily training environments (DTEs) for sports and athletes in support of the National High Performance Sport Strategy outcomes. Our facility and staff help prepare and support future and current Olympic, Paralympic, Commonwealth Games and World Champion athletes.
Trainee Benefits:
The Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS) provides a supportive learning environment for you to be your best whilst supporting Victoria's best athletes. In addition, all trainees have access to:
- 2xu gear to proudly represent the VIS brand
- Friday Staff Sport - to get that competitive energy out and socialise with all staff
- Heavily subsidised access to St Ali barista coffee and Albert Park parking
- Professional development opportunities
- Newly renovated office with ergonomic sit/stand desks and plenty of natural light & open windows
- Free access to gym, staff boxing classes and pool/recovery facilities
About the traineeship:
The Physical Preparation traineeship provides an exciting opportunity for aspiring strength and conditioning coaches to gain valuable practical experience in preparing elite athletes alongside Australia’s leading Strength & Conditioning coaches.
The traineeship is a voluntary placement that is designed for exposure in strength and condition training, learning and observation in an elite-athlete environment. Contact hours are approximately 10 hours per week that can be organised around other work/study commitments.
Trainees will have the opportunity to gain exposure to different aspects of the sport programs at the VIS and will gain insights into how athletes prepare.
The placements will observe and may assist under the guidance and supervision of a VIS employee with initiatives in area of VIS physical preparation including:
- Squad based training sessions
- Programming and planning of S&C sessions
- Testing and data collection of strength and power testing
- Monitoring of training loads
- Video capture & technique analysis (both qualitative and quantitative) during training and competition
- Attending planning and review meetings
- Participate in department run S&C workshops
Placements are available to current undergraduates, graduates or postgraduate students studying Exercise Science or related courses. Student placements are NOT offered to high school students.
How to apply?
All applicants must provide the following with their application:
- Cover letter addressing the key criteria listed below*
- Resume
- Most recent academic record
*Key Criteria to address in your cover letter:
- Why do you want the placement (career aspirations)?
- Practical experience in strength and conditioning, sport coaching or personal training to date.
- Relevant qualifications (either completed or in completion)
Applications close Sunday 16th February 2025.
The VIS is committed to ensuring a safe and inclusive space for all, celebrating our differences where everyone is valued, included and supported. Guided by our motto 'Success in Sport & Life’, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, identities, ages, and abilities including those who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and people with a disability. We are dedicated to ensuring equitable opportunities for all, including making reasonable adjustments in recruitment and workplace processes to ensure everyone can perform at their best.
