Performance Coach - Rehabilitation and Strength & Conditioning

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

Performance Coach - Rehabilitation and Strength & Conditioning

Melbourne Storm is an Australian professional rugby league club playing in the National Rugby League (NRL) competition. We are the only NRL team based in Victoria and have experienced substantial growth and success in our short history.

About the role

Reporting to the GM - Performance, an opportunity exists for a highly motivated Performance Coach to join our focused and dedicated high performance unit. This full time, fixed-term role will specialise in the areas of rehabilitation and S&C, while assisting across all areas of physical preparation to ensure all Melbourne Storm players that are injured return to training effectively and play at an optimal level of performance.

The successful applicant will be required to work closely with internal stakeholders, including the Physiotherapy and Performance teams, across rehabilitation training as well as reconditioning, recovery, strength and speed, functional development and testing and assessment. They will assist in the development of injury prevention programs for all NRL players, as well as support NRL skills, strength and running sessions, as required.

Key accountabilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

Working under the direction of the GM – Performance and the Head Physiotherapist, design & implement rehabilitation programs for injured players in line with the Physical Performance and Coaching team’s philosophy.

Holding responsibility, alongside the Assistant Physiotherapist, for the implementation and communication of all rehabilitation and reconditioning training programs whilst ensuring programs maintain continuity and flow through the player rehabilitation journey.

Scheduling and co-ordination of the injured player’s training and rehabilitation schedule within the framework of the NRL training program, in conjunction with the Assistant Physiotherapist.

Working collaboratively with all Performance staff to ensure Melbourne Storm players are ‘ready to play’ and ‘ready to perform’ by providing comprehensive reconditioning programs.

Co-designing & implementing functional development & injury prevention training programs.

Working with the Assistant Physiotherapist to develop and drive testing and assessments measures that help monitor the status and progress of players in rehabilitation.

Working collaboratively with the GM – Performance and Head Physiotherapist, and other stakeholders to ensure a multi-faceted approach to all injuries through initial, mid and late-stage rehabilitation, including the involvement of coaching, medical, athletic performance and nutrition staff as required.

Attending and assisting home game match days when required, as well as assisting with post-game recovery.

The successful candidate will possess:

Tertiary Qualifications in Sports Science, Human Movements, or similar qualifications

ASCA Level 2 qualifications, or the desire to gain these upon employment.

A minimum of 5 years’ experience working in elite sports and athletes, with preferably some experience in a Football / team environment.

A strong work ethic and willingness to work within a team environment.

In return the role will provide opportunity and benefits whilst working in one of the premium sporting clubs in Australia.

We are proud to employ people who share the Club’s vision for performance excellence, in whatever role they have been engaged to perform, both on and off the field. Our Club Values of Accountability, Hard Work, Respect, Family and Passion underpin all that we do, and how we do it. We aim to create a working environment that provides challenges and rewards that bring out the best in people and fosters the “purple pride” within!

What we offer

Access to additional days of gifted leave each year

Free parking onsite

Gym and pool access

Paid Parental Leave for Primary and Secondary Caregivers

Free access to all Melbourne Storm home games + additional tickets for friends and/or family.

Tickets to Storm Player of the Year Award, Life Members Dinner, Christmas Party and many other nominated Club events

Dedicated internal employee Wellbeing and Engagement program

Discounts from Storm partners

Access to an annual Flu Vaccine and skin checks

Internal Professional Development opportunities

For further information, please contact ******@melbournestorm.com.au.

Melbourne Storm values diversity and inclusion and we embrace individual difference. We encourage all suitable applicants to apply for this role, including First Nations peoples.

Please note that the successful candidate will need to meet NRL accreditation requirements, and all employment is subject to a National Police Record clearance and valid Working with Children Check. Our organisation is committed complying with Child Safety Standards

We regret that we are unable to accept recruitment agency applications.