Performance Coach - Rehabilitation and Strength & Conditioning

Closing Date: 21 November 2026

Location: Melbourne, Australia

Reporting to the GM – Performance, an chance exists for a highly motivated Performance Coach to join our focused and dedicated high performance unit. This full time, fixed-term role will specialise in the areas of rehabilitation and S&C;, while assisting across all areas of physical preparation to ensure all Melbourne Storm players that are injured return to training effectively and play at an optimal level of performance.

The successful applicant will be required to work closely with internal stakeholders, including the Physiotherapy and Performance teams, across rehabilitation training as well as reconditioning, recovery, strength and speed, functional development and testing and assessment. They will assist in the development of injury prevention programs for all NRL players, as well as support NRL skills, strength and running sessions, as required.

Key accountabilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

- Working under the direction of the GM – Performance and the Head Physiotherapist, design & implement rehabilitation programs for injured players in line with the Physical Performance and Coaching team’s philosophy.
- Holding responsibility, alongside the Assistant Physiotherapist,



for the implementation and communication of all rehabilitation and reconditioning training programs whilst ensuring programs maintain continuity and flow through the player rehabilitation journey.
- Scheduling and co-ordination of the injured player’s training and rehabilitation schedule within the framework of the NRL training program, in conjunction with the Assistant Physiotherapist.
- Working collaboratively with all Performance staff to ensure Melbourne Storm players are ‘ready to play’ and ‘ready to perform’ by providing comprehensive reconditioning programs.
- Co-designing & implementing functional development & injury prevention training programs.
- Working with the Assistant Physiotherapist to develop and drive testing and assessments measures that help monitor the status and progress of players in rehabilitation.
- Working collaboratively with the GM – Performance and Head Physiotherapist, and other stakeholders to ensure a multi-faceted approach to all injuries through initial, mid and late-stage rehabilitation, including the involvement of coaching, medical, athletic performance and nutrition staff as required.
- Attending and assisting home game match days when required, as well as assisting with post-game recovery.

📌 Performance Coach (Australia)
🏢 Sportsmith
📍 Australia