Damon Bednarski

Experience

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  Box Hill United

  Oct 2017 - Oct 2018

  Strength & Conditioning Coach/Sport Scientist

  Strength & Conditioning Coach and Sports Scientist for the VIC NPL2 senior and VIC NPL junior high performance programs, focusing on physical preparation and analysis. Responsibilities included:• Design and implementation of club wide pre-training warm-up and injury prevention program• Design and Implementation of a workload/wellbeing monitoring program for the senior men’s squad• Design and deliver field based conditioning programs• Deliver rehabilitation training programs in conjunction with club physiotherapists• Complete performance analyses of senior men’s matches and present this data/footage to players and coaches• Deliver pre-game and in-game warm-ups• Supervise and manage the Strength & Conditioning (S&C) Intern program• Conduct professional development and training sessions for S&C interns Show less

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  Deakin University

  Jan 2018 - Jan 2024

  Sessional Academic in School of Exercise & Nutrition Science tutoring and marking in the following units:HSE331 Advanced Strength & ConditioningHSE312 Exercise and Sports Science PracticumHSE309 Behavioural and Cognitive Aspects of Sport & ExerciseHSE302 Exercise ProgrammingHSE204 Motor Learning and BehaviourHSE202 BiomechanicsHSE105 Principles of Sports CoachingHSE103 Essentials of Exercise Delivery Responsibilities included:- Presenting and demonstrating face to face and online unit content- Leading discussions and practical tasks - Assignment and exam marking- ESSA logbook review and assessment Show less As an Outbound Coordinator I worked as part of the Deakin International portfolio to provide students with a plethora of global mobility opportunities. This role required skills in relationship management, recruitment and marketing as well as customer service and event management. Key Responsibilities:- Development of Deakin University mobility programs and activities designed to meet university goals.- Coordination of trimester exchange experiences for Deakin Students within North America, Central/South America & Asia.- Coordination of trimester exchange and study abroad programs for Deakin Students awarded the prestigious New Colombo Scholarship within the Asia-Pacific area.- Management of internal and external client relationships relating to global student mobility including international partner institutions, Deakin faculties and external partners.- Administration of student data, enrolments, enquiries, applications and risk management. Show less Outbound Officer at Deakin Abroad, managing the administration of faculty led and short term overseas study tours, and Deakin's Global Citizenship Program (GCP).Responsibilities included:- Supporting students seeking to study outside of Australia on learning abroad programs- Overseeing the administration of Deakin's Global Citizenship Program (GCP)- Overseeing the administration of Deakin's Short Term Partner (STPP) and Faculty Led Study Tour Programs- Providing administrative support to the Manager, Deakin Global Learning to ensure smooth operation development and promotion of all learning abroad programs Show less Student Adviser in the Student Service Network, specialising in Business and Law course advice.Responsibilities included:- Providing face to face, email and phone course and general advice to students- Providing technical support to students using Deakin’s online systems - Utilising effective digital and interpersonal skills to communicate with students and staffAdditional Projects: Faculty Study Abroad and Exchange Coordinator (Jan 2019 - Aug 2022)This included managing the majority of study abroad/exchange enquiries, overseeing the booking and allocation of faculty exchange appointments, developing work instructions and process plans for exchange procedures, being an escalation point for complex enquiries and maintaining strong relationships with the Global Mobility staff.Faculty Elite Athlete Contact (Jan 2020 - Aug 2022)This included managing elite athlete enquiries within the Faculty of Business and Law, escalating enquiries to student experience where required to ensure positive outcomes for our athlete students and maintaining strong relationships with Jack Duke (Elite Athlete coordinator).SSN Sharepoint Migration (May - June 2021)This included updating web design features, quality assurance checks, creation of text and video user guides and data/file migration.Graduations/OEG (Mar - Aug 2022)This involved keying of potential/approved single and double degree students into the OEG for course completion, actioning alternative exit and late graduation requests and being a contact point for graduation escalations within the LB team. Show less

  • Sessional Academic

    Feb 2019 - Jan 2024

  • Outbound Coordinator

    Jul 2023 - Nov 2023

  • Outbound Officer

    Aug 2022 - Jul 2023

  • Student Adviser

    Jan 2018 - Aug 2022
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  Cricket Victoria

  Jul 2019 - Aug 2019

  Pathways Physical Performance Coach

  Interim Physical Performance Coach for the 2nd XI, U19 and U17 Male Programs during the 2019 preseason.Responsibilities included:• Coach athletes from the Men’s Futures League, U19’s and U17’s squads through their individual strength & conditioning programs• Design and deliver group HIIT and Spin programs• Monitor and manage individual training programs using AMS software• Conduct physical performance testing (i.e. 2km Time Trial, Mid-Thigh Pull, Vertical Jump)

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  Mount Scopus Memorial College

  Oct 2019 - Oct 2021

  Strength & Conditioning Coach

  Lead Strength & Conditioning Coach for the student and staff Athletic Wellbeing Programs.Responsibilities included:• Develop and implement an Athletic Development and Wellbeing Program for adolescent students aged between 15 and 18• Communicate and liaise with Mount Scopus stakeholders and sports staff• Design and deliver individual and group strength and conditioning programs for students and staff• Supervise and manage the programs staff (i.e. Asst. Strength and Conditioning Coach, Casual Staff) Show less

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  Old Geelong Football Club

  Nov 2019 - Feb 2022

  Strength & Conditioning Coach

  Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Senior Men's and Women’s teams.Responsibilities included:• Design and deliver pre-training warm-up and injury prevention programs • Design and deliver pre-season and in-season conditioning programs• Collect and analyse GPS data using SPT devices/software to prescribe weekly training volume and intensity• Collect and analyse performance data to prescribe aerobic and HSR running programs• Monitor and manage players participation in the “away from training” program Show less

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  TRIAX Performance

  Jun 2020 - now

  Strength & Conditioning Coach

  Founder and Strength & Conditioning Coach, providing exercise programming and high-performance training solutions for athletes ranging from amateur to elite.Roles and responsibilities include:- Sport Science consulting for amateur and sub-elite team sport and individual athletes- Design and implementation of monthly/seasonal/annual periodised training plans for individual athletes and teams- Team/Group S&C coaching- Private 1:1 and 2:1 S&C coaching- Client outreach and management for the business, including advertising, digital communications and social media content to increase brand awareness- Create educational/instructional digital content for our social media channels; which includes the planning and production of topical podcasts/webcasts and instructional YouTube videos Show less

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  Melbourne Renegades

  Sept 2020 - Nov 2020

  Strength & Conditioning Coach

  Strength & Conditioning Coach for the WBBL06 tournament.Responsibilities included:• Design and delivery of strength and conditioning programs• Design and delivery of physical preparation and warm up programs for training and games• Design and delivery of individual rehabilitation and recovery programs in conjunction with medical staff• Input of player information and training sessions into AMS• Liaising with Cricket Australia SSSM staff to schedule training, recovery and align with COVID and hub policies• Liaising with other state and national S&C coaches to manage their athletes training programs Show less

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  Centre of Strength and Wellness

  Mar 2021 - Nov 2021

  Strength & Conditioning Coach

  Strength & Conditioning Coach, providing 1:1 and small group coaching in the private sector.Responsibilities included:• Design and delivery of strength and conditioning programs for individual clients and small groups, with clients ranging from 14-77 years of age.• Design and delivery of individual and small group cognitive and movement development training for children aged 5-12.• Program design and monitoring using TeamBuildr software• Communicating and liaising with physiotherapists, exercise physiologists and other S&C coaches to design and deliver programs• Assisting with other centre operations as required (ie. answering the phone, booking appointments, taking payments, walk throughs) Show less

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  Northern Bullants Football Club

  Feb 2022 - now

  High Performance Manager, coordinating and overseeing the delivery of the physical performance program for the VFL squad; including training and matchday physical preparation, strength & conditioning, rehabilitation and recovery strategies.Roles and responsibilities include:- Periodised planning of micro, meso and macrocycle training blocks during pre-season and in-season- Overseeing the design and delivery of rehabilitation programs for injured players- Coordinating the use of Catapult GPS technology to monitor and manage individual and group workloads- Reporting physical performance and injury data to the coaching staff to assist in team and squad selection- Liaising with coaching staff and other stakeholders within the club to plan and deliver the football program- Managing high-performance staff, interns and volunteers Show less 2022 VFL SEASONStrength & Conditioning Coach, with a primary focus on managing the Rehabilitation/RTP and reintegration of injured players into the main squad.Roles and responsibilities include:- Leading the delivery of S&C and Return to Play (RTP) training for players in the rehabilitation group- Liaising with the HPM, physiotherapist and doctor to design our rehabilitation and RTP programs- Assisting the HPM with the delivery of S&C programs for the main squad- Assisting with High-Performance matchday duties (ie. managing nutrition/hydration, running)- Mentoring the High-Performance Interns Show less

  • High Performance Manager

    Nov 2022 - now

  • Strength & Conditioning Coach (Rehab)

    Feb 2022 - Dec 2022
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  Swinburne University of Technology

  Nov 2023 - May 2024

  Mobility Coordinator

  Maternity Leave CoverAs Mobility Coordinator within the Swinburne Abroad team I was responsible for managing all communications/promotions of overseas student mobility programs and student mobility funding.Key Responsibilities included:- Coordinating the communication and promotion plans for all Swinburne overseas student mobility programs.- Liaising with internal university stakeholders to promote our programs to the wider Swinburne community.- Coordinate and monitor all overseas mobility program funding schemes, including Australian government, donor and Swinburne funding. - Acting as Swinburne's nominated International Liasion Officer (ILO) for all Australian government funding, including the New Colombo Plan Scholarship and Mobility grants.- Supervise and mentor professional placement students, who assist with marketing and promotions and other functions as required within the Swinburne Abroad team.- Recruiting and managing student volunteers to support with promotional functions. Show less

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  University of California Education Abroad Program

  Jun 2024 - now

  Program Officer

  Program Officer for the University of California Education Abroad Program (UCEAP) Australia and New Zealand Study Centre.Roles and responsibilities include:- Serving as the first point of contact for student enquiries and manage/resolve non-routine complex student issues/grievances (i.e., academic issues/health/other incidents)- Maintaining current and reliable information about local health and safety risks and provide students with alerts and updates where required to ensure their safety- Assisting students with registration, academic progress, academic culture and program requirements at our partner universities in Australia & New Zealand- Planning and implementing student events such as orientations, in-country cultural activities (i.e., indigenous programs, attending local sport/cultural events) and farewell sessions- Conducting site visits and/or virtual meetings with students studying with host institutions- Maintaining and updating academic records and UCEAP portal- Developing and maintaining program outreach initiatives (i.e., events, social media, website)- Budgeting and monitoring of study center expenses Show less