Elite Rugby Pathways Performance Lead

Perth Bears; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Perth Bears are Western Australia’s newest professional sporting club, set to join the NRL in 2027. This role leads the pathways high performance program, designing long-term athletic development across academy squads and coordinating athlete testing and profiling.

You will work closely with medical, coaching, and performance staff to advance wellbeing, injury management, and performance outcomes, while delivering education on preparation, recovery, nutrition, and high-performance behaviours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor level qualification in exercise-related field is required or equivalent.
• ASCA accreditation (Level 2 preferred) or equivalent.
• Experience in elite or emerging elite athlete development.
• Knowledge of long‑term athlete development principles and rugby league physical preparation.
• Current Driver Licence and ability to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of the Perth Bears Pathways High Performance Program across academy and development squads.
• Design and implement long-term athletic development programs aligned to the club's NRL High Performance framework.
• Coordinate athlete testing, monitoring, profiling, and performance reporting across pathway programs.
• Oversee the physical development and progression of academy athletes preparing for elite rugby league environments.
• Deliver the annual Perth Elite Player Development Camp and support regional pathway initiatives.
• Collaborate with medical, coaching, and performance staff to support athlete wellbeing, injury management, and performance outcomes.
• Provide education to athletes, coaches, and parents on physical preparation, recovery, nutrition, and high-performance behaviours.
• Support talent identification and athlete development through data, performance analytics, and evidence-based decision making

Skills

Athlete development

Testing & monitoring

Program design

Data-driven decision making

Long-term athlete development

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science / Sport Science / Human Movement

ASCA accreditation (Level 2 preferred) or equivalent

Tools

GPS

Force plates

Velocity‑based training systems

Job description

The Perth Bears are Western Australia’s newest professional sporting club, set to join the NRL in 2027. This role leads the pathways high performance program, designing long-term athletic development across academy squads and coordinating athlete testing and profiling.

You will work closely with medical, coaching, and performance staff to advance wellbeing, injury management, and performance outcomes, while delivering education on preparation, recovery, nutrition, and high-performance behaviours.