Dynamic Strength & Conditioning Coach — VFL Performance

Sportsmith; Victoria; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sportsmith in Victoria seeks a VFL Strength & Conditioning Coach to deliver comprehensive sessions, assist with individual and team strength, power, conditioning, speed and recovery under the guidance of the VFL High Performance Manager.

You will coach safe movement, lead warm-ups, support rehabilitation, assist with player load management, testing and performance monitoring, and collaborate with medical and performance staff to foster a high-performance culture.

Responsibilities

• Deliver strength and conditioning sessions: Assist with individual and team strength, power, conditioning, speed and recovery sessions under the guidance of the VFL High Performance Manager.
• Coach safe and effective movement: Provide technical coaching in the gym and on-field, lead warm-ups and help players execute exercises effectively.
• Support rehabilitation: Deliver on-field, gym and cross-training rehabilitation sessions under the direction of the VFL High Performance Manager and Physiotherapists.
• Assist with player load management: Support training and match-day workloads, balancing immediate performance needs with long-term physical development and injury-risk reduction.
• Support testing and performance monitoring: Assist with physical testing and GPS technology, accurately collect and manage performance data, and use findings to inform practice.
• Collaborate and keep developing: Work closely with medical and performance staff, contribute to a high-performance culture, and apply relevant research, technology and sport science practices.

Job description

Sportsmith in Victoria seeks a VFL Strength & Conditioning Coach to deliver comprehensive sessions, assist with individual and team strength, power, conditioning, speed and recovery under the guidance of the VFL High Performance Manager.

You will coach safe movement, lead warm-ups, support rehabilitation, assist with player load management, testing and performance monitoring, and collaborate with medical and performance staff to foster a high-performance culture.