Rugby Pathways & Performance Lead — Schools & S&C

Vikings Rugby; Canberra; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tuggeranong Valley Rugby Union Football Club (Vikings Rugby) in Canberra is seeking a Rugby Pathways and Performance Manager to grow player pathways by building relationships with schools, delivering development programmes and guiding school-aged players into Vikings' senior rugby around age 18.

You will lead strength and conditioning, monitor training, coordinate match-day prep and work with coaches and medical staff to support player readiness and progression through the pathway, with a focus

Qualifications

• Strength and conditioning or athletic development experience, ideally in rugby.
• Experience working with schools and young players.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Well organised, with good planning, administration and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, deliver and evaluate strength and conditioning programmes for senior and pathway players.
• Run physical testing, monitor training loads and coordinate match-day preparation and recovery.
• Work with medical staff and coaches on rehabilitation, reconditioning and player availability.
• Build relationships with schools across Tuggeranong and the wider Canberra region.
• Deliver school-based rugby sessions, clinics and development activities.
• Create a clear pathway from school rugby into Vikings men's and women's senior rugby.
• Contribute to Individual Development Plans for senior and pathway players.

Skills

Strength & conditioning

Athletic development

School programs

Communication skills

Organization & planning

Job description

Tuggeranong Valley Rugby Union Football Club (Vikings Rugby) in Canberra is seeking a Rugby Pathways and Performance Manager to grow player pathways by building relationships with schools, delivering development programmes and guiding school-aged players into Vikings' senior rugby around age 18.

You will lead strength and conditioning, monitor training, coordinate match-day prep and work with coaches and medical staff to support player readiness and progression through the pathway, with a focus