The Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach will work closely with the Head of Performance to implement best-practice strength and conditioning across the club, maximising individual and team performance. This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring S&C coach to gain practical experience within an established Hostplus Cup high-performance environment, while taking ownership of the physical preparation of the Burleigh Bears A Grade squad.
Key Responsibilities:
Take primary responsibility for planning, designing, implementing and delivering the A Grade Strength & Conditioning program, including managing and coaching all team and individual player sessions.
Coach and deliver key physical performance elements in the gym and on the field, including strength, power, injury prevention, conditioning and speed, to achieve performance outcomes.
Liaise and build strong relationships with the Head of Performance (HoP), as well as operations, coaching and medical staff.
Conduct pre-game warm-ups and carry out Sports Trainer responsibilities on game day.
As directed by the HoP, maintain all relevant physical and performance data, including athlete monitoring, physical testing and training load, using the AMS, GPS and any other applicable systems.
Assist with rehabilitation programs in the event of injury, in consultation with the relevant medical staff, particularly the Head Physiotherapist.
Regularly review and refine the program in consultation with the HoP, coaches and other team management.
Assist with the delivery of the Hostplus Cup Strength & Conditioning program, and be available to support coaching, mentoring and presentations for the Burleigh Bears as required, in conjunction with the Football Operations Manager, Head of Pathways and HoP.
Support the development of a professional, accountable and high-performance training environment across the A Grade program, setting clear standards and expectations for players and staff.
Expectations:
To excel in this role, we expect you to:
Be passionate about athlete development and applied high performance.
Understand the positional demands of Rugby League (or a similar code, ideally a contact sport).
Be able to design and deliver individualised S&C programs that support team performance goals.
Ideally have experience working with athletes in a team sport or high-performance environment.
Ideally have experience setting up and implementing S&C programs within a team sports department.
Bring strong communication, organisation and coaching skills, and manage your time and workload effectively.
Show a willingness to learn, take initiative and contribute to a collaborative performance team.
Aspire to further develop your career in professional Strength & Conditioning.
Attend training sessions and game days, following the schedule set by the Head Coach.
Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate will be required to work some weekends and evenings, and travel may be required.
Qualifications:
ASCA Level 1 Strength and Conditioning Coach Accreditation (minimum).
Sports Trainer Level 2 Accreditation (minimum).
Current First Aid & CPR (required).
Working with Children Check - Blue Card (required).
Bachelor's degree in Sports Science or Human Movement (desirable).
