Chief Strength & Conditioning & Performance Leader

NSW Institute of Sport; Sydney; On-site; AUD 142,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

The NSW Institute of Sport (NSWIS) is seeking an experienced Head of Strength & Conditioning to shape the strategic direction of athlete development and performance across high-performance sport in Australia.

You will lead the S&C team, integrate cutting-edge practice with coaches and support staff, and drive innovation, research and technology adoption to maximise outcomes for national and international competitors.

Qualifications

• Extensive leadership experience in high-performance sport environments.
• Proven ability to diagnose performance challenges and develop evidence-informed solutions.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary performance teams and services.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction of Strength & Conditioning for NSWIS.
• Recruit, develop and manage a high-performing S&C team.
• Drive adoption of emerging technologies, research, and evidence-informed approaches.
• Collaborate with coaches and performance support practitioners to optimise athlete performance.
• Oversee operation and utilization of S&C facilities, technologies and equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Strength & conditioning

Evidence-informed practice

Performance monitoring

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Exercise Science or related discipline

ASCA Level 2 Professional Coach Accreditation

Working with Children Check

Job description

The NSW Institute of Sport (NSWIS) is seeking an experienced Head of Strength & Conditioning to shape the strategic direction of athlete development and performance across high-performance sport in Australia.

You will lead the S&C team, integrate cutting-edge practice with coaches and support staff, and drive innovation, research and technology adoption to maximise outcomes for national and international competitors.