Head of Colts & Pathways Athletic Development

IUSCA; Sydney; On-site; AUD 86,000 - 105,000; Part time

Job summary

IUSCA is seeking a Head of Colts & Pathways Athletic Development to lead the physical preparation for the Colts under-20 and emerging rugby pathway cohorts. You will deliver speed, conditioning and strength programmes informed by athlete development needs and competitive demands.

You will collect and interpret GPS and athlete-load data, inform progression and coordinate rehabilitation with physiotherapy to support return to play and progression toward Grade rugby.

Qualifications

• Lead physical prep for Colts & pathways.
• Autonomous pathway programming for Level 6.
• Includes rehabilitation collaboration with physio.

Responsibilities

• Lead the physical-development planning for Colts and emerging pathway cohorts.
• Interpret GPS/athlete-load data to inform progression.
• Collaborate with physiotherapy on rehab and return to play.
• Help players progress toward Grade rugby.

Skills

GPS data analysis

Athlete development

Load monitoring

Rehabilitation coordination

Education

ASCA accreditation

IQF Level 6 (aISCP)

Tools

GPS data tools

Job description

Head of Colts & Pathways Athletic Development

Lead the physical preparation of the Colts under-20 and emerging rugby pathway cohorts. Deliver speed, conditioning and strength programmes informed by athlete development needs and competitive demands. Collect and interpret GPS and athlete-load data to inform progression and manage physical preparation. Work with physiotherapy staff on rehabilitation and return to play and help players progress towards Grade rugby.

Level 6. Leads physical-development planning and delivery for the Colts and emerging pathway cohorts, using load data and multidisciplinary rehabilitation support. The scope indicates autonomous responsibility for a defined athlete pathway, although employment is casual or part-time. Employer certification requirement: ASCA accreditation or working towards it. The advert permits candidates still completing a degree, below the usual IUSCA academic expectation for Level 6.

Associated IUSCA IQF Certification

IUSCA IQF Level 6 Accredited International Strength and Conditioning Practitioner (aISCP)

Salary and Role Alignment

Grey. Salary is not disclosed, and the casual or part-time contract means the actual annual package cannot be assessed. IUSCA Indicative Minimum Salary Benchmark: AUD $95,000 FTE plus superannuation, pro rata for contracted hours. This reflects autonomous pathway programming, monitoring and rehabilitation collaboration while recognising that the role does not establish wider departmental management responsibility.

This role has been classified by IUSCA using publicly available information at the time of review and the published IQF Role Classification & Salary Alignment methodology. The IQF classification, salary alignment assessment and associated IUSCA IQF certification represent IUSCA's assessment of the advertised role. They do not alter or replace the employer's stated qualification, certification or eligibility requirements and do not imply employer endorsement, approval of, or affiliation with IUSCA. Vacancy information may change, and applicants should review and verify the original employer advert before applying.