WHY CHOOSE THE SWANS?

• Admired Australian sporting team
• Inclusive and flexible work environment
• Employee perks and benefits
• Work in a new state-of-the-art facility

Our club was born 150 years ago from hard work, grit and a relentless drive for success. We are rich in history and ambitious about the future. Together we share the journey and celebrate the wins. We are proud to be one of the leading football clubs, both on and off the field, in Australia.

When choosing a career with the Sydney Swans, you will join a team that stands up in the big moments. A team that is respectful, disciplined, and courageous. And one that has conviction. You will be part of something bigger.

We are committed to creating a supportive environment in which people feel connected to our football club and to each other. Therefore, we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

THE PERKS

• Wellbeing programs to support healthy mind and body including access to gym facilities
• Special offers and discounts through our Corporate Partners
• Professional development support tailored to your goals
• Club memberships to enjoy games with your friends and family

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Athletic Performance Coach is responsible for supporting the design and implementation of the Sydney Swans’ AFL Men’s physical preparation programme to best support our athletes for the demands of AFL football.

This will involve:

• Collaborating closely with the Head of Athletic Performance on programming, periodisation, and coaching for conditioning, strength, power, and speed programs aligned with the game model.
• Ensuring optimal athletic qualities are achieved and maintained throughout the training year, including off-season, pre-season, and in-season periods.
• Supporting the programming and implementation of movement, flexibility and mobility training for positional groups and individuals.
• Supporting the implementation of recovery modalities to ensure the best possible regeneration of players from training, travel and competition.
• Match day support to the AFL/VFL team, which may include game day warm up, implementation of game day nutrition program, implementation of recovery strategies, GPS and game day logistics.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Tertiary qualification in Exercise & Sport Science, Human Movement or equivalent.
• A Masters, PhD or Honours qualification is desirable
• ASCA (Level 2) and/or ESSA Accreditation (preferred).
• A minimum of three years’ experience in a similar role in a professional sporting environment.
• Advanced understanding of strength and conditioning methodology and application
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.

Due to the nature of the industry, the ideal candidate must be flexible in their availability as extended hours and weekend work will be required for this role.