Head of Colts & Pathways Athletic Development
Northern Suburbs Rugby Union Club
Job Type
Part-time, casual, contract/temporary
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Salary
Not disclosed
Closing Date
23 October 2026
Classification
IQF Level 6
Job Summary
Lead the physical preparation of the Colts under-20 and emerging rugby pathway cohorts. Deliver speed, conditioning and strength programmes informed by athlete development needs and competitive demands. Collect and interpret GPS and athlete-load data to inform progression and manage physical preparation. Work with physiotherapy staff on rehabilitation and return to play and help players progress towards Grade rugby.
IUSCA IQF Classification
Level 6. Leads physical-development planning and delivery for the Colts and emerging pathway cohorts, using load data and multidisciplinary rehabilitation support. The scope indicates autonomous responsibility for a defined athlete pathway, although employment is casual or part-time. Employer certification requirement: ASCA accreditation or working towards it. The advert permits candidates still completing a degree, below the usual IUSCA academic expectation for Level 6.
Associated IUSCA IQF Certification
IUSCA IQF Level 6 Accredited International Strength and Conditioning Practitioner (aISCP)
Salary and Role Alignment
Grey. Salary is not disclosed, and the casual or part-time contract means the actual annual package cannot be assessed. IUSCA Indicative Minimum Salary Benchmark: AUD $95,000 FTE plus superannuation, pro rata for contracted hours. This reflects autonomous pathway programming, monitoring and rehabilitation collaboration while recognising that the role does not establish wider departmental management responsibility.
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.