WAIS is seeking an experienced Strength and Conditioning Lead to oversee a team of practitioners, ensuring exceptional high-performance standards across the organisation. As a Strength and Conditioning Coach, the Lead will also support athletes in their assigned programs to develop the physical competencies and standards required to achieve program objectives while creating a safe, inclusive environment with a Win Well ethos, focusing on athlete well-being and high-performance objectives. Please note, this role has a maximum term of 4 years with the potential to extend.  

The successful candidate will be a collaborative team player and work closely with WAIS performance support disciplines and liaise with senior Australian Institute of Sport and National Institue Network discipline leads. 

About us:

WAIS was established in 1984 to enable Western Australian athletes to achieve international sporting success.  Our vision is to have Western Australian sporting champions creating community pride and inspiring the next generation. We operate in partnership with National Sporting Organisations and State Sporting Associations along with the VenuesWest and the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries to deliver a high-performance training environment for sports and athletes. 

Success for us is about winning well.  As a high-performance sporting organisation, winning is important, but how we win is equally important.   

We are about our people and creating a culture of excellence, teamwork and respect.  From athletes to support staff, everyone at WAIS plays a critical role in our success. 

Role Overview: 

In this role your key areas of responsibility encompass: 

• Lead and manage a team of S&C practitioners 
• Exemplify best practices and advocate for discipline needs 
• Foster integrated performance support 
• Coach athletes to achieve physical performance standards or Pinnacle Event podium finishes and/or senior team graduation, per program objectives. 
• Monitor and assess progress on physical training variables, providing objective data to inform decisions 
• Ensure high-performance environments are safe, policy-compliant, and conducive to athlete well-being. 

About you: 

• You are committed to upholding Australia’s High Performance WinWell pledge putting athlete wellbeing at the forefront of your role.  
• You have a minimum of 6 years’ experience providing S&C support in a high-performance sporting environment. 
• Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA) Elite Level 3 Coach accreditation, or able to obtain this within 6 months of starting in the role. 
• Masters or PhD in Strength and Conditioning, or equivalent Sports Science discipline. 
• First Aid and CPR Certificate 
• You have amazing interpersonal skills with the ability to engage with athletes, parents, colleagues and external stakeholders alike. 
• You have or are able to attain a Working with Children Check and National Police Criminal History check. 
• Above all else, you are a genuine team player that cares about others and always acts with kindness and integrity.  
• Applicants will need to have a visa with full working rights to be eligible for this role.