SANFLW High Performance Manager

IUSCA; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

IUSCA is seeking a Level 6-based practitioner to plan and deliver the SANFLW high-performance programme for West Adelaide, covering running, conditioning and strength for pre-season, training, and match days.

You will monitor GPS workload and wellness, lead warm-ups and recovery, and collaborate with medical staff. The role supports volunteers and placements and aligns women’s prep with club pathways.

Qualifications

• A completed or near-completed relevant tertiary degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver SANFLW high-performance programme across pre-season, training and matches.
• Develop running, conditioning and strength programmes with focus on lower-limb robustness.
• Attend training and matches, lead warm-ups and recovery, collaborate with physiotherapists and doctors.
• Monitor GPS, workload and athlete wellness; provide practical reports to coaches and staff.
• Support volunteers and student placements; align women’s prep with club pathways.

Skills

Running conditioning

Strength training

GPS workload monitoring

Warm-up leadership

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Related degree in sports science

IUSCA Level 6 IQF accreditation

ASCA Level 1 accreditation (desirable)

Tools

IQF Level 6 Accredited ISCP

Job description

Contract/temporary; training and match-day commitment, hours not specified

Location

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Closing Date

6 November 2026

Job Summary

Plan and deliver the West Adelaide SANFLW high-performance programme across pre-season, training and competition. Develop running, conditioning and strength programmes with an emphasis on lower-limb robustness and physical readiness. Attend training and matches, lead warm-ups and recovery, and work with physiotherapists and doctors on reconditioning and return-to-play. Monitor GPS, workload, wellness and player availability, providing practical reports to coaches and football staff. Support volunteers and student placements and align women’s physical preparation with club pathways.

Level 6. Takes responsibility for designing and reviewing the SANFLW women’s physical-preparation programme, including running conditioning, strength, recovery, GPS, athlete wellness and return-to-play support. Coordinates coaches, medical staff, volunteers and placements within a defined team programme but does not have confirmed club-wide strategic authority. The employer accepts a completed or nearly completed relevant tertiary degree, whereas the associated IUSCA Level 6 certification requires completed degree-level scientific education. ASCA Level 1 accreditation or higher is desirable, not essential.

Associated IUSCA IQF Certification

IUSCA IQF Level 6 Accredited International Strength and Conditioning Practitioner (aISCP)

Salary and Role Alignment

Grey. The salary and contracted weekly hours are undisclosed, so salary alignment cannot be fully assessed. IUSCA Indicative Minimum Salary Benchmark: AUD $95,000 per year full-time equivalent plus superannuation, pro rata for contracted hours, reflecting Level 6 programme autonomy, SANFLW match commitments, sports-science monitoring and rehabilitation collaboration. Evening and weekend attendance and any casual loading should be addressed in the actual contract.

This role has been classified by IUSCA using publicly available information at the time of review and the published IQF Role Classification & Salary Alignment methodology. The IQF classification, salary alignment assessment and associated IUSCA IQF certification represent IUSCA's assessment of the advertised role. They do not alter or replace the employer's stated qualification, certification or eligibility requirements and do not imply employer endorsement, approval of, or affiliation with IUSCA. Vacancy information may change, and applicants should review and verify the original employer advert before applying.