About Sports
Trainer Connect
Sports Trainer Connect is an online service linking qualified Sports Trainers with sporting clubs, schools, universities, or any organisation in need of Sports Trainer services at events.
Sports Trainers looking for coverage work
Sports Trainer Connect links you with sporting clubs, schools, universities, or any organisation in need of Sports Trainer coverage at events.
It’s a free service exclusively available to SMA Sports Trainer Associates looking to leverage their qualifications and sports trainer career.
Sign up to Sports Trainer Connect to:
- Secure paid coverage work and apply your accreditation across all levels of sport.
- Expand your professional network, boosting your chances of future employment within the sports industry.
- Select sports trainer opportunities that fit within your schedule.
Eligibility
You must be an SMA Sports Trainer Associate, and have the following current certifications:
- SMA Level 1 or Level 2 Sports Trainer accreditation
- Current HLTAID009 – Provide CPR (completed within the past 12 months)
- Current HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid (completed within the past 3 years)
- Current Working with Children Check/Blue Card
Signing up to Sports Trainer Connect
Joining is easy. Simply send an email to [email protected] with your contact information, SMA Sports Trainer Associate status, and your current certifications.
Once we verify your certifications, you’ll receive notifications about upcoming events as they are advertised. When you find a suitable event, you apply directly with the event organisers.
Clubs, schools, and universities seeking sporting event Sports Trainer coverage
Sports Trainer Connect links you directly with fully accredited Sports Trainers, ready to provide professional coverage for your sporting events.
Our accredited Sports Trainers are equipped to handle a range of essential services, including:
- Management of common sporting injuries
- Sports taping
- Management of wounds, fractures, stings, and allergies
Getting coverage for your event is easy. Simply complete our online form, and our accredited Sports Trainers will get in touch with you to ensure your event runs smoothly and safely.
For a limited time, listing your event is FREE.
(Normally $50 per listing, or free for Members and Associates of SMA.)