Length of Contract: till 31 October ****

PURPOSE
:

To optimise the of physical qualities for all Queensland Reds contracted players

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Strength & Power Development

Lead the delivery of strength power training programs for Reds [professional players

Speed & Conditioning

Assist in programming and delivery of speed and conditioning training

Functional Development & Injury Prevention

Support the Athletic Performance and medical staff, collate functional testing & medical screening data

Co-design & implement functional developmental, flexibility, injury prevention and recovery training programs

Return to Performance

Support athletic performance, sports science, dietetics and medical staff design to implement the reconditioning and return to performance programs for injured athletes

Sport Science Coordination

Support the implementation and monitoring of training loads including accurate collection of records and reporting for injured players

Support and implement hydration assessment and weigh in of players including accurate collection of records and updated reporting

Super Rugby Squad Game Day Preparations

Support the following:

Implement game day warmups in conjunction with the coaching staff

Implementation of game day nutrition program





Design & implementation of game/post day recovery units

Attend all Super Rugby games (as required)

Travel with the squad to away games (as required)

General

To be prepared to work outside of normal working hours

Give other staff assistance as needed even if outside typical roles & responsibilities

Attend all team functions (as required)

CAPABILITIES, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Essential
:

Bachelor of Sports Science or equivalent.

Level 2 ASCA accreditation

Highly motivated with ability to work under their own direction to achieve performance targets within agreed timeframes.

Ability to work well within a multidisciplinary high-performance team environment.

Ability to travel nationally and internationally as required

Ability to commit to irregular working hours including weekends

Understanding of and ability to maintain appropriate confidentiality.

Desirable:

Coaching experience in the areas of strength/power, speed & conditioning

Strength and Conditioning experience in a qualified sporting environment

Experience working in a contact sport

Full drivers licence.

Excellent IT and organisational skills.

📌 Athletic Performance Coach (Brisbane)
🏢 Queensland Reds
📍 Brisbane