Queensland Reds Athletic Performance Coach

Rugby; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Reds Athletic Performance Coach role based in Herston, QLD focuses on optimising physical qualities for contracted players. Lead strength/power development and assist speed/conditioning programs, collaborating with sports science, medical and dietetic staff to support performance goals.

Requirements include a Bachelor of Sports Science and ASCA Level 2, willingness to travel nationally/internationally, and readiness for irregular hours within a multidisciplinary high-performance team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Sports Science or equivalent.
• ASCA Level 2 accreditation.
• Motivated and able to work autonomously to meet performance targets.
• Able to work in a multidisciplinary high-performance team.
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally; irregular hours.
• Maintain confidentiality; strong IT/organisational skills.
• Coaching experience in strength/power, speed & conditioning.
• S&C experience in professional sport; experience in contact sports.
• Excellent IT and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead strength and power development programs for Reds players.
• Assist in programming and delivery of speed and conditioning training.
• Collate functional testing data and support injury prevention measures.
• Support reconditioning and return to performance programs.
• Monitor training loads and hydration with accurate reporting.
• Attend Super Rugby games and travel with the squad as required.

Skills

Coaching

Teamwork

Travel readiness

IT skills

Confidentiality

Leadership

Education

Bachelor of Sports Science

ASCA Level 2

Job description

Queensland Reds Athletic Performance Coach

Position Title: Queensland Reds Athletic Performance Coach

Location: Herston, QLD 4006

Full-Time

Length of Contract: till 31 October 2028

PURPOSE:

To optimise the of physical qualities for all Queensland Reds contracted players

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Strength & Power Development

• Lead the delivery of strength power training programs for Reds [professional players
• Assist in programming and delivery of speed and conditioning training

Functional Development & Injury Prevention

• Support the Athletic Performance and medical staff, collate functional testing & medical screening data
• Co-design & implement functional developmental, flexibility, injury prevention and recovery training programs

Return to Performance

• Support athletic performance, sports science, dietetics and medical staff design to implement the reconditioning and return to performance programs for injured athletes

Sport Science Coordination

• Support the implementation and monitoring of training loads including accurate collection of records and reporting for injured players
• Support and implement hydration assessment and weigh in of players including accurate collection of records and updated reporting

Super Rugby Squad Game Day Preparations

Support the following:

• Implement game day warmups in conjunction with the coaching staff
• Implementation of game day nutrition program
• Design & implementation of game/post day recovery units
• Attend all Super Rugby games (as required)
• Travel with the squad to away games (as required)

General

• To be prepared to work outside of normal working hours
• Give other staff assistance as needed even if outside typical roles & responsibilities
• Attend all team functions (as required)

CAPABILITIES, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor of Sports Science or equivalent.
• Level 2 ASCA accreditation
• Highly motivated with ability to work under their own direction to achieve performance targets within agreed timeframes.
• Ability to work well within a multidisciplinary high-performance team environment.
• Ability to travel nationally and internationally as required
• Ability to commit to irregular working hours including weekends
• Understanding of and ability to maintain appropriate confidentiality.
• Coaching experience in the areas of strength/power, speed & conditioning
• Strength and Conditioning experience in a professional sporting environment
• Experience working in a contact sport
• Excellent IT and organisational skills.