Athletic Performance Coach (Strength & Power)
Core
Lead the development and delivery of the Parramatta Eels NRL squad's strength and power program, optimizing physical performance to support the Club's Game Model and high-performance strategy.
Role type
Senior IC strength and power coach
Builds
World-class strength and power programming for NRL players
Domain
Rugby League / Elite Sports Performance
Required skills
Elite strength and power coaching, Olympic lifting derivatives, plyometric and ballistic training, program periodisation, athlete load management, data analysis (Power BI, Excel, VBT, VALD), injury prevention, mentoring junior staff
Preferred skills
Postgraduate qualifications in Exercise and Sports Science, ASCA Level 3 accreditation, ESSA accreditation (AES/AEP), experience in collision sports
Technologies
Power BI, Excel, AMS platforms, VBT, VALD suite
Responsibilities
Lead all weight training sessions with the S&C team, design and evaluate evidence-based strength and power programs, implement comprehensive assessment and monitoring protocols, manage the NRL internship program, support player recovery and regeneration, adapt programming based on real-time athlete readiness and data
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
