Strength & Conditioning Coordinator

The Strength & Conditioning Coordinator is a fulltime role responsible for the coordination of performance support services for talented and elite athletes of the Illawarra region. This role is supported by the NSW Institute of Sport (NSWIS). 

This position requires specific knowledge of the strength and conditioning needs of developing and elite athletes, maintaining the lead in the delivery of the IAS strength and conditioning program and other performance support services for young athletes (aged 12 – 18) over a broad and diverse range of sports.  

The role will collaborate frequently with athletes, coaches, trainers, other Regional Academies, and NSWIS, and will work closely with the IAS Sport Programs Manager.

This is a fulltime position, operating predominately from 6am Monday – Friday, to meet the needs of young athletes. Travel across the Illawarra region is essential to perform the role, and some weekend and after-hours work is required from time to time.

Key Responsibilities & Expectations - IAS

• Design, maintain, deliver, and supervise sport-specific Strength & Conditioning programs for IAS athletes of the Illawarra region.
• Supervise individualised gym-based sessions for squads and individuals as well as conduct “field-based” sessions with squads, as determined by the coaches and the needs of the program.
• Work with our facility partners across our five local government areas to enable delivery of IAS performance support services.  
• Facilitate testing sessions for IAS athletes and assist with data collection, management and effective dissemination of this information to all key stakeholders.
• Communicate with athletes and coaches, monitor progress and attendance, and maintain accurate athlete records, using the Athlete Management System (currently XPS).
• Develop, lead, & manage a casual strength and conditioning workforce to enable the effective delivery of all performance support services.
• Create, build, and sustain effective working relationships with all key parties to ensure effective, regular communication and to develop an understanding about the roles and benefits of performance support
• Reassessment of program as required to enable progression and development. 
• Ensure that the most recent research in athlete maturation and physical performance is understood and implemented.
• Implement a sequential “Athletic Development Curriculum” in line with contemporary models of long-term athletic development to ensure programs are appropriate to athlete’s level of physical maturity/technical competency.
• Work closely with physiotherapists, sports doctors, and trainers to ensure assessment and development of programs to meet the individual needs of the athletes. 
• Identify, lead, manage, and support a contingent of UOW Exercise Science placement students as required to further support the IAS program and as part of our commitment to supporting UOW and its students.

Key Responsibilities & Expectations - NSWIS

• Engage in regular planning directly with NSWIS Head of Strength & Conditioning regarding overall delivery of Strength & Conditioning support to NSWIS athletes.
• Provide Strength & Conditioning services to NSWIS athletes of the Illawarra region, inclusive of assessment, programming and supervision as required. 
• Liaise directly with NSWIS, physiotherapists, and other performance support personnel to ensure assessment and development of programs to meet the individual needs of the athletes. 
• Engage in regular reporting to NSWIS Head of Strength & Conditioning to provide routine updates on NSWIS athlete progress, attendance, and physical assessment data.
• Liaise with NSWIS regarding ongoing standards, processes, and programming applications.
• Ensure facilities meet the needs and access requirements of the NSWIS athletes.
• Attend and engage with NSWIS professional development opportunities.