MEETING/WALKTHROUGH ZONE 34 - PHYSIOTHERAPY ASSOCIATE (SYDNEY KINGS/FLAMES) Sydney Kings The Kings are a professional sporting club that have competed in the National Basketball League (NBL) since 1988. The Kings are current back to back NBL Champions, have five championships to their name and have hosted many of Australia’s greatest past and present basketball legends. The Kings are based in Auburn and play their home games at Qudos Bank Arena in Olympic Park. Sydney Flames The Flames have competed in the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) since 1992. They have won four national championships and their successful history has been paved by some of Australia's best basketball players and coaches. The Flames are based at PCYC Auburn. Program Details The voluntary positions will run the length of the 2023-2024 preseason and season (August 2023 - March 2024). The chosen candidates will be based at the King’s and Flames training facilities in Auburn and Olympic Park, ideally 3 times per week (team sessions are generally in the morning). The associate roles are volunteer in nature. An honorarium of up to $2000 may be provided to candidates at the conclusion of the season, following consistent involvement in the program. Associate physiotherapy duties will include assisting and observing the following processes: - Screening/testing - Pre-training and pre-game strapping - Massage - Collection of wellness and monitoring data - Court and gym based rehabilitation - Performance department in-services Ideal Candidate Attributes: - Recent Physiotherapy graduate - An interest in becoming a future Sports Physiotherapist - A background in sport - Sports Trainer Accredited - An understanding of injury rehabilitation philosophies and processes The chosen candidate will receive tremendous experience working in a professional sporting environment. The candidate’s planned professional development pathway will be overseen by Australian Boomers Head of Medical and Zone34 Principal (David Hillard), and Kings Head of Performance (Toby Banfield). Please send your application to toby.banfield@sydneykings.com.au by Friday the 7th of July. Your application must include your CV - 2 x A4 page (max).