Head of Performance: Elite Rugby League

Manly Warringah Sea Eagles; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

The Manly Warringah Sea Eagles NRL Football Department is seeking a Head of Performance to lead the club's NRL performance program, ensuring players are physically prepared, monitored, recovered and supported to perform at their best throughout the season.

Working with the NRL Head Coach, Medical Department and Performance team, you will translate performance data into practical decisions to support player availability and team performance.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Exercise Science, Sports Science or related discipline.
• Significant senior experience leading performance programs in professional sport.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary performance teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual performance strategy and periodisation for the NRL squad.
• Oversee integration of Strength & Conditioning, Sport Science, Nutrition and Recovery.
• Monitor training loads, readiness, recovery and physical performance.
• Collaborate with Medical, Coaching and Performance teams to optimise player availability.
• Provide evidence-based recommendations to coaching staff.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical data interpretation

Communication

Collaborative

Decision making

Education

Exercise Science/Sports Science degree

Strength & Conditioning qualification

Postgraduate qualifications (desirable)

Tools

GPS

Heart-rate monitoring

Athlete monitoring tech

Job description

The Manly Warringah Sea Eagles NRL Football Department is seeking a Head of Performance to lead the club's NRL performance program, ensuring players are physically prepared, monitored, recovered and supported to perform at their best throughout the season.

Working with the NRL Head Coach, Medical Department and Performance team, you will translate performance data into practical decisions to support player availability and team performance.