Athletic Performance Coach
Queensland Reds
Job Type
Full-time, fixed-term to 31 October 2028
Location
Herston, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Salary
Not disclosed
Closing Date
27 October 2026
Classification
IQF Level 6
Job Summary
Lead strength and power training for Queensland Reds contracted players through the fixed-term professional rugby programme. Assist with speed and conditioning delivery and individual functional-development, injury-prevention and recovery programmes. Coordinate with sport science, medical and dietetics practitioners on reconditioning and return-to-performance plans. Support training-load records, functional testing, hydration assessment and performance reporting. Contribute to match-day preparation, recovery and team travel when required.
IUSCA IQF Classification
Level 6. Leads strength-and-power delivery for contracted professional rugby players while contributing to speed, conditioning, load monitoring, functional screening and return-to-performance programmes. The post requires independent technical judgement within an integrated high-performance team but does not demonstrate broader staff-management responsibility. Employer requirements: bachelor's degree in Sports Science or equivalent and ASCA Level 2 accreditation.
Associated IUSCA IQF Certification
IUSCA IQF Level 6 Accredited International Strength and Conditioning Practitioner (aISCP)
Salary and Role Alignment
Grey. Salary is not disclosed, so alignment cannot be fully assessed under the IUSCA IQF Role Classification & Salary Alignment methodology. IUSCA Indicative Minimum Salary Benchmark: AUD $105,000 per year plus superannuation. This reflects autonomous professional rugby strength-and-power delivery, testing, multidisciplinary reconditioning and irregular travel and match-day duties.
IUSCA Alignment Statement
This role has been classified by IUSCA using publicly available information at the time of review and the published IQF Role Classification & Salary Alignment methodology. The IQF classification, salary alignment assessment and associated IUSCA IQF certification represent IUSCA's assessment of the advertised role. They do not alter or replace the employer's stated qualification, certification or eligibility requirements and do not imply employer endorsement, approval of, or affiliation with IUSCA. Vacancy information may change, and applicants should review and verify the original employer advert before applying.