Queensland Reds Athletic Performance Coach

Position Title: Queensland Reds Athletic Performance Coach

Location: Herston, QLD 4006

Full-Time

Length of Contract: till 31 October 2028

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

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)

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 professional sporting environment
• Experience working in a contact sport
• Full drivers licence.
• Excellent IT and organisational skills.

Please apply by emailing your cover letter and CV to sienna.antico@rugby.com.au by 27 October 2026