Senior S&C Leader for Para Winter Sports

Institute of Sport, NSW; Sydney; On-site; AUD 124,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Institute of Sport (NSWIS) is seeking a Senior Strength & Conditioning Practitioner to lead S&C services for the national para winter program. Based at NSTC, Jindabyne, you will manage the S&C facility and mentor staff, ensuring optimal training environments for elite athletes.

The role offers a full-time position with a salary range of AUD 124,055–129,371 plus super, until 30 June 2030, requiring WWCC, First Aid/CPR and alignment with high-performance goals.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of full-time strength & conditioning experience.
• 2+ years managing and supervising staff.
• Mentoring and developing S&C staff.
• Diagnose, plan and deliver multi-discipline performance solutions.
• Plan and periodise athletes across seasons.
• Experience in performance projects and research.
• Modify programs from needs analysis with coaches.
• Strong communication and stakeholder skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead S&C services for the national para winter program.
• Manage NSTC Strength & Conditioning Facility operations.
• Provide expert advice and practical support as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Mentor NSWIS S&C staff and backfill NSTC camps as needed.
• Support high-performance athletes across Para Alpine Skiing, Snowboard and Cross Country.

Skills

Strength & Conditioning

Staff supervision

Mentoring

Needs analysis

Athlete assessment

Communication

MS Office

Education

Honours or Master’s degree in Exercise, Health, Sport Science

ASCA Level 2 S&C Accreditation

Tools

VCP

Smartabase

Job description

NSW Institute of Sport (NSWIS) is seeking a Senior Strength & Conditioning Practitioner to lead S&C services for the national para winter program. Based at NSTC, Jindabyne, you will manage the S&C facility and mentor staff, ensuring optimal training environments for elite athletes.

The role offers a full-time position with a salary range of AUD 124,055–129,371 plus super, until 30 June 2030, requiring WWCC, First Aid/CPR and alignment with high-performance goals.