Elite Performance Coach – Rehab & S&C

Melbourne Storm Rugby League Club; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gifted leave days

Free parking onsite

Gym and pool access

Parental leave for primary and/or 2nd.

Free access to Melbourne Storm home &

Tickets to club events

Wellbeing & engagement program

Storm partner discounts

Annual flu vaccine & skin checks

Internal professional development

Job summary

Melbourne Storm Rugby League Club is seeking a Performance Coach specializing in rehabilitation and strength & conditioning. The role focuses on returning players from injury and optimizing performance within the NRL framework.

The successful candidate will collaborate with physiotherapists and performance staff, lead rehabilitation programs, and contribute to sport-specific conditioning and injury prevention. A background in elite sport and a willingness to work as part of a team are essential.

Qualifications

• Tertiary Qualifications in Sports Science, Human Movements, or similar qualifications.
• ASCA Level 2 qualifications, or the desire to gain these upon employment.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience working in elite sports with athletes, ideally in a football/team environment.
• Willingness to work within a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement rehabilitation programs for injured players in line with the team’s philosophy.
• Coordinate rehabilitation and reconditioning training to maintain continuity of the player journey.
• Schedule and manage training/rehabilitation plans within the NRL program.
• Develop and drive reconditioning programs to ensure players are ready to play and perform.
• Co-design functional development and injury-prevention training programs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to monitor progress via testing and assessments.

Skills

ASCA Level 2

Elite sports experience

Rehabilitation planning

Strength & Conditioning

Education

Tertiary qualification in Sports Science or related field

Job description

Melbourne Storm Rugby League Club is seeking a Performance Coach specializing in rehabilitation and strength & conditioning. The role focuses on returning players from injury and optimizing performance within the NRL framework.

The successful candidate will collaborate with physiotherapists and performance staff, lead rehabilitation programs, and contribute to sport-specific conditioning and injury prevention. A background in elite sport and a willingness to work as part of a team are essential.