Join the NSW Institute of Sport – where world-class performance and Olympic dreams come to life at Sydney Olympic Park.
About the role
The Graduate Assistant, Strength & Conditioning role provides an opportunity for recent sport science graduates to assist in the provision of high-performance support across Strength and Conditioning whilst developing their professional capabilities through a targeted curriculum across a two-year period.
The role is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and technical expertise of an early-career practitioner and provide applied experience in an inter-disciplinary environment and will be primarily based at Sydney Olympic Park; however, opportunities may present at any of our NSWIS satellite training centres or facilities, across sports.
There are 2 part-time positions available, both 0.5FTE or 17.5 hours per week on average, the full-time equivalent (FTE) annual salary starts at $68,825 plus superannuation, which will be paid pro-rata for hours worked.
The contract period for this role is up to 31 December 2027.
Successful candidates will need to be available early morning and evening-based work.
This is an identified position requiring a Working with Children Check.
For further information about the role and the key accountabilities please see the job description.
About you
You will bring to the team:
- 1-2+ years part-time experience in strength & conditioning / physical preparation with high performance athletes
- Demonstrated experience interacting with high performance coaches and athletes.
- Ability to complete autonomous learning and seek scientific evidence to support a training or performance recommendation.
- Experience assisting in the maintenance, technical operation and related procedures/protocols of strength & conditioning equipment and facilities
- Demonstrated communication skills (both interpersonal and written) within a team.
- Intermediate/Advanced knowledge of MS Office and other sports specific computer programs (Vald & Smartabase desirable
- Undergraduate degree in Exercise, Health, Sport Science, Coaching or related field
- ASCA Level 1 Coach or international equivalent with ability and desire to attain ASCA Associate Level 2 Coach within 6 months
Working at NSWIS
The NSW Institute of Sport [NSWIS] is a high performance sporting organisation that supports Australian athletes to become world’s best. We reach all regions of NSW with an Olympic and Paralympic training facility based at Sydney Olympic Park and high performance hubs across NSW that provide world class daily training environments for our athletes and coaches.
Our experts work in collaboration with partners within the national sporting system to create and deliver high performance support services and environments to prepare athletes and coaches for international competition.
This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles that may arise over the next 18 months.
For more information about the NSW Institute of Sport please visit nswis.com.au.
NSWIS is committed to protecting Children from harm. We require all applicants that will work with Children to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment
Commitment to Diversity
The NSW Institute of Sport is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce which reflects our community, sport partners and athletes. We encourage applications from suitable candidates including; of all ages, genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, veterans, refugees, LGBTIQ+ community and people with disability.
The NSW Institute of Sport (NSWIS) recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSWIS recruitment/interview process, then please email nswis_recruitment@nswis.com.au and let us know.
