Performance Director, Elite Athlete Program

Sportsmith

New South Wales

On-site

AUD 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

20 hours ago
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Job summary

Sportsmith in NSW seeks a Head of Performance to lead the NRL squad’s annual performance strategy, periodisation, pre-season, in-season and finals. Translate football philosophy into an integrated physical program and coordinate S&C, sport science, nutrition, recovery and medical rehab.

You will monitor training loads, analyse performance data, set benchmarks, and work with the Head Coach and leadership team.

Qualifications

  • Experience leading multidisciplinary performance teams in elite sports.
  • Strong ability to integrate S&C, sport science, nutrition, recovery and medical rehab.
  • Proven capability to translate coaching philosophy into integrated performance programs.
  • Experience interpreting athlete monitoring data (GPS, HR, wellness).

Responsibilities

  • Lead the NRL squad’s annual performance strategy and periodisation across pre-season, in-season and finals.
  • Translate the Head Coach’s football philosophy into an integrated physical performance program.
  • Coordinate integration of Strength & Conditioning, Sport Science, Nutrition, Recovery and Medical/rehabilitation.
  • Establish performance standards, processes and measures across the squad.
  • Provide expert performance advice to Head Coach and Football leadership.
  • Monitor training and match loads, player readiness, recovery and performance.
  • Analyse performance data and provide timely recommendations to coaches and players.
  • Develop individual physical development programs and rehabilitation/reintegration plans.
  • Oversee nutrition program in partnership with Club Dietitian and ensure recovery strategies are applied across training and travel.
  • Lead the Performance team and foster a high-performance culture with accountability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Strength & Conditioning
Sports Science
Nutrition
Recovery
Medical/rehabilitation
Performance data analysis
GPS
Heart-rate monitoring
Player monitoring
Leadership

Tools

GPS devices
Wearable tech
Testing equipment

Job description

Sportsmith in NSW seeks a Head of Performance to lead the NRL squad’s annual performance strategy, periodisation, pre-season, in-season and finals. Translate football philosophy into an integrated physical program and coordinate S&C, sport science, nutrition, recovery and medical rehab.

You will monitor training loads, analyse performance data, set benchmarks, and work with the Head Coach and leadership team.

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