Strength and Conditioning Coach

IUSCA; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) Canberra seeks a Level 6 Strength and Conditioning practitioner to design and deliver S&C for national sport camps and daily training. You will conduct physical testing and athlete-monitoring data to tailor programmes to sports and individual needs.

Collaborating with coaches, nutrition, psychology and other performance-support staff, you’ll contribute to professional learning and continuous improvement within the national high-performance system.

Qualifications

• Employer requires a relevant tertiary qualification and ASCA Professional Level 2 or equivalent recognised professional accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver strength and conditioning programmes for national sport camps and daily training environments.
• Conduct and interpret physical testing and athlete-monitoring data to tailor programmes to different sports and individual needs.
• Collaborate with coaches, nutrition, psychology and other performance-support practitioners on integrated athlete preparation.
• Contribute to professional learning, practitioner development and continuous improvement within the national high-performance system.

Skills

S&C planning

Athlete monitoring

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

ASCA Level 2 or equivalent

Job description

Australian Sports Commission / Australian Institute of Sport

Job Type

Full-time, ongoing

Location

Canberra, ACT, Australia

AUD $109,623 to $126,389 per year plus up to 15.4% superannuation

Closing Date

18 November 2026, 11:30pm AEST

Job Summary

Design and deliver tailored strength and conditioning programmes for national sporting organisation camps and daily training environments at the AIS. Conduct and interpret physical testing and athlete-monitoring data to adapt programmes to different sports and individual needs. Collaborate with coaches, nutrition, psychology and other performance-support practitioners on integrated athlete preparation. Contribute to professional learning, practitioner development and continuous improvement within the national high-performance system.

Level 6: Independently plans, delivers, monitors and evaluates S&C for elite, pre-elite and development athletes attending national sport camps and training environments. Applies testing and monitoring evidence and works within integrated multidisciplinary teams; mentoring opportunities do not establish formal line-management authority. Employer requires a relevant tertiary qualification and ASCA Professional Level 2 or equivalent recognised professional accreditation.

Associated IUSCA IQF Certification

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

Salary and Role Alignment

Green. The advertised salary appears appropriately aligned relative to Level 6 autonomy, national high-performance athlete populations, scientific monitoring and interdisciplinary responsibilities. Under the IUSCA IQF Role Classification & Salary Alignment methodology, this results in a Green rating. The ongoing appointment and employer superannuation of up to 15.4% strengthen the overall package.

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.