Lead NRL Strength & Power Coach

IUSCA; Sydney; On-site; AUD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

IUSCA is seeking an Athletic Performance Coach (Strength & Power) in Sydney to lead the Parramatta Eels NRL squad's strength and power coaching and programme development within the High Performance Unit. You will design and periodise personalised training, lead weight-room sessions and mentor S&C staff and interns.

You will use VBT, VALD and other performance data to evaluate strength qualities, adapt training, and coordinate with medical staff on return-to-performance programming and pathway

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary degree is required.
• ASCA Level 2 accreditation is required; ASCA Level 3 and ESSA accreditation are highly regarded.
• IQF Level 6 Accredited International Strength and Conditioning Practitioner is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Parramatta Eels NRL squad's strength and power coaching and programme development within the High Performance Unit.
• Design and periodise individualised training, lead weight-room sessions and mentor S&C staff and interns.
• Use VBT, VALD and other performance data to evaluate strength qualities and adapt training.
• Coordinate with medical and rehabilitation practitioners on return-to-performance programming and with pathway staff on player transition.
• Contribute to field preparation, recovery, game-day support and applied performance research.

Skills

Strength coaching

Power training

Program design

Mentoring

Education

Relevant tertiary degree

ASCA Level 2 accreditation

ASCA Level 3 accreditation

ESSA accreditation

IQF Level 6 accreditation

Tools

VBT

VALD

Job description

IUSCA is seeking an Athletic Performance Coach (Strength & Power) in Sydney to lead the Parramatta Eels NRL squad's strength and power coaching and programme development within the High Performance Unit. You will design and periodise personalised training, lead weight-room sessions and mentor S&C staff and interns.

You will use VBT, VALD and other performance data to evaluate strength qualities, adapt training, and coordinate with medical staff on return-to-performance programming and pathway