About the Role

Sydney Sports Academy is offering a
paid 6-month Strength & Conditioning Internship Pathway
for 3rd year Exercise & Sport Science students who are serious about coaching athletes.

This is not a standard internship.

This is a
direct pathway into paid coaching employment
, starting
before you graduate
, giving you real-world experience working with athletes across multiple sports while being mentored in a high-performance environment.

You'll be working hands-on in athlete development sessions, learning how to coach speed, movement, strength, and performance on the field - not just theory, but applied coaching.

What This Chance Offers

Paid internship (6 months)

Employment pathway secured before graduation

4 evenings per week coaching (field-based sessions) Monday - Thursday

Direct mentorship from Brandan Jones, owner of Sydney Sports Academy & NRL High Performance Specialist

Learn directly from a coach specialising in:

Speed & agility development

Strength & power application

Movement mechanics & athlete profiling

Exposure to athletes across multiple sports (youth to elite pathways)

Real coaching experience while completing your degree

A structured transition into a
graduate S&C; coaching role

The Pathway

Stage 1:




6-month paid internship (while in 3rd year)

Stage 2:
Transition into a paid S&C; coaching role upon graduation

Ongoing development and mentoring within the academy

Previous interns have successfully progressed into ongoing coaching roles while pursuing post-graduate studies.

Who We're Looking For

Currently in
3rd year Exercise & Sport Science
(or related degree)

Strong interest in
Strength & Conditioning / athlete development

Wants to coach athletes - not just work in a gym setting

Available for minimum 4
evenings per week (4pm–8pm) Monday - Thursday

Reliable, coachable, and willing to learn in a high-performance environment

Passion for sport and performance development

Why This Role Is Different

Most graduates finish their degree and struggle to find practical coaching opportunities.

This role puts you
6
months ahead
, with:

Paid experience

Real athletes

Mentorship from a coach working in the high performance space

A clear pathway into employment

By the time you graduate, you're already working in the industry.

Location

Stringer Road Reserve, North Kellyville
(Sydney Sports Academy – Field-Based Coaching)

Due to high demand, positions are limited.

📌 Graduate Strength & Conditioning Coach Pathway (Paid Internship - 3Rd Year Sport Science Students) (Sydney)
🏢 Sydney Sports Academy
📍 Sydney