Join One of Australia's Leading Youth Athletic Development Organisations

Sydney Sports Academy is one of Australia's leading youth athletic development businesses, specialising in speed, agility, sprint mechanics, athletic performance and biomechanical movement coaching.

We work with aspiring athletes from rugby league, rugby union, soccer, AFL, basketball, netball, athletics and other field and court sports, helping them become faster, more athletic and perform at their highest level.

Using evidence-based coaching, biomechanics, VALD performance testing and electronic timing technology, we deliver measurable improvements in athletic performance.

Due to continued growth, we're looking for an outstanding Speed Performance Coach to join our team with an immediate start available.

About the Role

This is not a traditional Strength & Conditioning role.

We're looking for a coach who is passionate about developing movement quality and athletic performance on the field. You'll coach sprint mechanics, acceleration, deceleration, agility and change-of-direction skills while working with industry-leading performance technology to assess and monitor athlete development.

You'll receive ongoing mentoring in the Sydney Sports Academy coaching methodology and become proficient in our athlete assessment and testing systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality speed, agility and athletic development sessions.
• Coach sprint mechanics, acceleration, deceleration and change-of-direction technique.
• Coach athletes in both individual and small group environments.
• Conduct athlete assessments using VALD performance testing equipment.
• Set up and operate electronic timing gates for straight-line speed and change-of-direction testing.
• Analyse testing data and provide athletes with clear performance feedback.
• Assist with biomechanical movement assessments and video analysis.
• Maintain a safe, energetic and professional coaching environment.
• Deliver every session in line with the Sydney Sports Academy coaching methodology.

Essential Requirements

• Available to work a minimum of four afternoons/evenings per week, Monday to Friday, between 4:00 pm and 8:00 pm.
• Current Working With Children Check (or ability to obtain).
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate (or willingness to obtain).
• Current driver's licence and reliable transport.
• Excellent communication and coaching skills.
• Professional, reliable and enthusiastic attitude.
• Passion for developing young athletes.
• Willingness to learn and consistently deliver the Sydney Sports Academy coaching system.

Highly Regarded

• Experience coaching speed, agility or athletic performance.
• Experience coaching sprint mechanics and movement technique.
• Experience using VALD performance testing systems.
• Experience operating electronic timing gates.
• Playing or coaching experience in rugby league, rugby union, soccer, AFL, basketball, netball or athletics.
• Qualifications in Exercise Science, Sport Science, Human Movement or Strength & Conditioning.

What We Offer

• Ongoing mentoring from one of Australia's leading speed development coaches.
• Training in the Sydney Sports Academy coaching methodology.
• Hands-on experience with VALD performance technology and electronic timing systems.
• A positive, high-performing team environment.
• Opportunity to progress into a senior coaching role as the business continues to grow.
• The chance to make a genuine impact on the athletic development of young athletes.

Apply Now

If you're passionate about coaching movement, developing speed and helping athletes reach their potential, we'd love to hear from you.