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Athletic Performance Coach
Queensland Reds
The Queensland Reds is the rugby union team for the Australian state of Queensland that competes in the Southern Hemisphere's Super Rugby competition.
Job Posted- 25 Oct 2026
Status- Contract - Fixed Term
- Full Time
Location- Australia
Closing date- 27 Oct 2026
The Queensland Reds are looking for an Athletic Performance Coach to optimise the physical qualities of all Queensland Reds contracted players.
The Role
You will lead the delivery of strength and power training for the Reds’ professional players, support speed and conditioning, injury prevention and return-to-performance work, and help prepare the Super Rugby squad on game days, working within a multidisciplinary high-performance team.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of strength and power training programmes for Reds professional players
- Help programme and deliver speed and conditioning training
- Collate functional testing and medical screening data, and co-design injury prevention and recovery programmes
- Support reconditioning and return-to-performance programmes for injured players
- Support training load monitoring, hydration assessment and weigh-ins, keeping accurate records
- Deliver game-day warm-ups, nutrition and recovery, attend Super Rugby games and travel with the squad
About You
- A Bachelor of Sports Science or equivalent
- Level 2 ASCA accreditation
- Highly motivated and able to work to performance targets independently
- Able to work well in a multidisciplinary high-performance team
- Able to travel and work irregular hours, including weekends
- Desirable: strength, speed and conditioning coaching experience in professional or contact sport, and a full driving licence
Key Details
- Location: Herston, Queensland 4006
- Contract: Full time, until 31 October 2028
- How to apply: Send your cover letter and CV
- Closing date: 27 October 2026
How to Apply
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