Senior Strength & Conditioning Practitioner - Winter

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

Join the NSW Institute of Sport – Where exceptional people create exceptional performance

About the role

The Senior Strength and Conditioning Practitioner will Lead the S&C servicing for the National Para Winter Sport Program, providing world class technical expertise for athletes within the Para Alpine Skiing, Para Snowboarding and Para Cross Country disciplines. In addition, the Senior S&C Practitioner will provide support to targeted national ski and snowboard park athletes. The role will contribute to improved athlete and program performance by providing expert advice, practical support and integrated input as part of a multidisciplinary performance team.

The position will be based at the National Snowsports Training Centre (NSTC) in Jindabyne, and the successful candidate will manage the NSTC Strength and Conditioning Facility, including equipment, technology, daily operations and maintenance, ensuring the facility remains quality assured, functional and ready for high-performance training.

The Senior Strength and Conditioning Practitioner will contribute to the professional development and mentorship of the Snow Australia Strength and Conditioning Coach based at the NSTC. As required, the role may also provide backfill for NSTC camps, teams, groups and local community athletes.

This is a full-time position, attracting a salary range of $124,055 - $129,371 plus superannuation. The contract period for this role is up to 30 June 2030 in line with the Winter Olympic cycle.

This role requires a valid NSW Working with Children Check.

For further information about the role and the key accountabilities please see the .

About you

• 6+ years, full-time experience in the provision and application of strength and conditioning support, and proven experience interacting with high-performance coaches and athletesthrough both face-to-face and remote service provision.


• 2+ years demonstratedexperience in the management and/or supervision of staff


• Demonstrated experience mentoring, supervising or providing professional development support to strength and conditioning staff.


• Demonstrated ability to diagnose,planand deliver multi-discipline solutions to complex performance problems


• Demonstrated experience of planning and periodising athletes across seasons/campaigns.


• Extensiveexperience in working in a performance environment encompassing project and research work


• Demonstrated ability tomodifyand develop programmes according to the results of a needs analysis including athlete assessment, muscular-skeletal, dynamicprofileand injury history, in conjunction with the technical coaches and other support staff, while adhering to first training science principles


• Highly competent to apply the principals of long-term athletic development within context of system and pathway, as well as programming and planning


• Highly developed communication skills (including interpersonal, negotiation, influencing and representation) and a proven ability to build andmaintaineffective relationships both internally and externally with a diverse range of stakeholders.


• Intermediate/Advanced knowledge of MS Office and other sports specific computer programs (VCP &SmartaBasedesirable)


• Honours or Master's degree in Exercise, Health, Sport Science or related field, specialising in Physical Development.


• ASCA Professional Level 2 S&C Accreditation or international equivalent.


• Valid Driver's Licence.


• Current Working with Children Check (WWCC).


• First Aid and CPR Certificate

Working at NSWIS

The NSW Institute of Sport [NSWIS] is ahighperformancesporting organisation that supportsexceptional athletes and inspires NSW communities.We reach all regions of NSW with an Olympic and Paralympic training facility based at Sydney Olympic Park andhighperformancehubs across NSW that provide worldleadingdaily training environments. Our experts work in collaboration with national sporting systempartnersto deliver high performance support services and environments to prepare athletes and coaches for international competition.

NSWIS plays an integral part in Australia’s High Performance 2032+ Sport Strategy– Win Well.We arecommitted to building an inclusive and sustainable sporting system that isathlete focused, exceptionally led and purposefully collaborative.

We ensure athlete safeguarding is prioritised and that the integrity of sport is embedded in our organisation.

NSWIS is committed child safeguarding.. We require all applicants that will work with Children to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment

Commitment to Diversity

The NSW Institute of Sport is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce which reflects our community, sport partners and athletes. We encourage applications from suitable candidates including; of all ages, genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, veterans, refugees, LGBTIQ+ community and people with disability.

The NSW Institute of Sport (NSWIS) recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSWIS recruitment/interview process, then please email and let us know.