Strength & Conditioning Coach

Western Sydney Wanderers FC; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Sydney Wanderers FC is seeking two ambitious Strength & Conditioning Coaches to join our Academy Boys and Girls High Performance Program in Rooty Hill. You will plan and deliver strength, power and athletic development sessions, and contribute to player physical profiling.

Experience with GPS-based monitoring, an ASCA accreditation (preferred), and a degree in Exercise & Sport Science or related field are highly regarded. This role offers a pathway within a leading football environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in strength and conditioning for youth players.
• Strong understanding of strength, power, speed and athletic development.
• Experience with GPS-based monitoring systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver strength, power and athletic development sessions.
• Deliver field-based physical preparation, speed and conditioning programs.
• Monitor and interpret GPS data to support performance outcomes.
• Assist with weekly periodisation and training load management.
• Conduct player screening, testing and physical profiling.
• Design and implement individual development programs based on player needs.
• Collaborate with football coaches, sports science, medical and performance staff.
• Support rehabilitation and return-to-performance programs where required.
• Maintain the highest professional standards within the Wanderers High Performance environment.

Skills

GPS data interpretation

Athletic development

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Exercise & Sport Science

ASCA accreditation (desirable)

Job description

Western Sydney Wanderers FC – Rooty Hill NSW

Western Sydney Wanderers FC is seeking two ambitious, motivated and professional Strength & Conditioning Coaches to join our Academy Boys and Girls High Performance Program. This is an outstanding opportunity to work within one of Australia's leading football environments and play a key role in the physical development, preparation and performance of players progressing through the Wanderers pathway. Successful candidates will be immersed in a high-performance setting, working alongside experienced coaching, sports science and medical staff while contributing to the development of players aspiring to reach professional football.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and deliver strength, power and athletic development sessions
• Deliver field-based physical preparation, speed and conditioning programs
• Monitor and interpret GPS data to support performance outcomes
• Assist with weekly periodisation and training load management
• Conduct player screening, testing and physical profiling
• Design and implement individual development programs based on player needs and positional demands
• Collaborate with football coaches, sports science, medical and performance staff
• Support rehabilitation and return-to-performance programs where required
• Maintain the highest professional standards within the Wanderers High Performance environment

About you

• A degree in Exercise & Sport Science, Strength & Conditioning, or a related discipline
• ASCA accreditation (highly regarded)
• Experience within football or another high-performance team sport environment
• Strong understanding of strength, power, speed, conditioning and youth athletic development
• Experience using GPS and athlete monitoring systems
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A genuine passion for developing young footballers and helping them progress towards senior professional football
• Previous experience within an NPL, academy, professional football or elite youth environment will be highly regarded
• Must hold a current Working with Children Check

Join the Wanderers

If you are passionate about strength and conditioning and committed to developing the next generation of football talent, we want to hear from you.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the physical development and performance of our Academy players and help shape the future of the Wanderers pathway.