Position Title: Queensland Reds Athletic Performance Coach
Location: Herston, QLD 4006
Full-Time
Length of Contract: till 31 October 2028
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
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
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.
Coaching experience in the areas of strength/power, speed & conditioning
Strength and Conditioning experience in a skilled sporting environment
Experience working in a contact sport
Excellent IT and organisational skills.
Please apply by emailing your cover letter and CV to*****@rugby.com.auby 27 October 2026
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