AFLW Performance & Conditioning Coach (Part-Time)

Melbourne Football Club; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free flu vaccinations

Corporate health insurance discounts

Healthy snacks and fresh fruit

Job summary

Melbourne Football Club is seeking a dedicated AFLW Strength & Conditioning Coach for our High Performance team. The role focuses on delivering strength, power, speed and endurance programs designed to maximise on-field performance and injury prevention for AFLW players.

The role requires ASCA Level 2 accreditation (or equivalent) and a tertiary degree in Exercise Science or related field, with experience in elite sport.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Exercise Science, Strength & Conditioning or a related field.
• ASCA Level 2 Accreditation or equivalent.
• Experience in elite or high-performance sport is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement resistance training programs to enhance strength, power, endurance, agility, and speed in AFLW athletes.
• Develop and execute running programs tailored to position-specific requirements and athlete profiles.
• Lead agility and speed training sessions to improve movement efficiency and acceleration mechanics.
• Collaborate with the High Performance team to optimise training loads and athlete readiness.
• Monitor athlete performance data and adjust training programs based on evidence.

Skills

Running mechanics

Agility development

Speed development

Sports science

Training load monitoring

Recovery strategies

Athlete engagement

Education

Exercise Science degree

ASCA Level 2 Accreditation

Job description

Melbourne Football Club is seeking a dedicated AFLW Strength & Conditioning Coach for our High Performance team. The role focuses on delivering strength, power, speed and endurance programs designed to maximise on-field performance and injury prevention for AFLW players.

The role requires ASCA Level 2 accreditation (or equivalent) and a tertiary degree in Exercise Science or related field, with experience in elite sport.