Physical Performance Coach

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement evidence-based strength and conditioning programs for National Development Program athletes and People with Disability (PWD) players.
• Establish specific, measurable physical goals tailored to the technical, tactical, and psychological demands of tennis.
• Undertake physical testing of athletes and archive results according to established testing batteries.
• Manage the collation of strength and conditioning profiling and management information within the Athlete Database System.
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to ensure clear communication of program directions and rationale.
• Support player development initiatives and assist in delivering content for specific coaching courses when required.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience providing strength and conditioning services, including work with national teams and athletes.
• Tertiary degree in Sport Science, Human Movement, or an equivalent discipline.
• Level 2 National Coaching Accreditation Scheme (NACS) qualification in Strength & Conditioning or equivalent ESSA qualification.
• Advanced anatomical knowledge with the ability to apply it in a practical setting.
• Excellent coaching skills and the ability to build strong professional relationships.
• Current Police Check and Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain them).

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working within elite tennis environments.

Benefits

• Career development through formal education and on-the-job training opportunities.
• Access to onsite gym and tennis facilities, plus free onsite car parking.
• Tickets to the Australian Open.
• Monthly health and wellbeing activities, including access to CorePlus Pilates.
• Salary packaging and various discounts from sponsorship partners.
• Attractive leave benefits, including paid parental leave and ceremonial leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees.

About the Company

Tennis Australia is one of the largest sporting organisations in Australia. We are a team of imaginative and passionate people dedicated to creating a more playful world through tennis—from grassroots levels to the Grand Slams. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, strongly encouraging applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQI+ individuals, people with disability, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.