Athletics Performance Coach

Join the Dolphins and play a key role in delivering the U21s high-performance program and support young athletes as they transition into the NRL system.

About Us

The Dolphins are a professional rugby league team in the National Rugby League (NRL). Founded in 1947, they have a 78-year history in grassroots rugby league and the community. The Dolphins sit within the Dolphins Group, a diversified business with various revenue streams, including an aquatic/fitness centre and a shopping centre. The Group currently turns over $50+ million annually and has an asset portfolio worth over $100 million.

Success for the Dolphins involves not only winning matches on the field and trophies for the cabinet, but also improving and growing our players, staff, and community off the field in all their endeavours. It also means expanding the NRL and rugby league amongst new markets and potential fans.

About the Role

We're looking for a passionate and driven Athletic Performance Coach to support delivery of our high-performance U21s (NRLQ/Academy) program. Based at the Dolphins Training Facility in Redcliffe and reporting to the NRL Head of Performance, you'll design and coordinate the strength and conditioning, rehabilitation and athletic performance programs that prepare emerging athletes for the demands of elite rugby league as they transition into the NRL system. This role focuses on the management and coordination of the programs whilst also being involved with our NRL squad on a day-to-day basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the delivery of integrated physical optimisation programs for NRLQ, in conjunction with Performance, Sports Medicine and Coaching staff

• Design and manage individualised physical development programs for identified Transition pathway athletes, aligned with the Dolphins' S&C framework

• Develop and deliver injury prevention, rehabilitation and return-to-play programs alongside the NRL Rehabilitation Coach and medical team

• Support the design and delivery of year-round strength, conditioning, speed and agility programs across the Development Pathway

• Contribute to nutrition, supplementation and anthropometric programs across squads, in partnership with specialist staff

• Manage the collection, interpretation and reporting of sports science data, including strength training templates and monitoring methodologies

• Build and maintain strong relationships with players, coaches, medical staff and external providers to support athlete development and wellbeing

• Provide regular physical performance reporting across NRLQ, QCup and Academy athletes

• Contribute to research, innovation and continuous improvement in physical performance practice

• Provide mentoring support to developmental strength and conditioning coaches

Skills & Knowledge

• High attention to detail, with strong data management and reporting skills, including advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

• Experience providing medical support and rehabilitation services to professional athletes

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and build trust across a multidisciplinary performance team

• Ability to work flexibly, including early mornings and weekends, in line with the training and match schedule

Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor degree in Exercise Science or equivalent (essential)

• ASCA Level 2 Strength & Conditioning Coach Accreditation and ASCA Professional Coach Accreditation Scheme Accreditation (required)

• Rehabilitation program experience (required)

• Current First Aid certificate (required)

• Minimum 3 years' full-time strength and conditioning coaching experience with national-level athletes in elite sport (required)

• Master's degree in Exercise Science or equivalent (desirable)

Ready to make an impact in elite youth sport? Apply now with your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the role. Applications will close on Sunday 6th September, but don't wait to apply as we will commence reviewing applications throughout this period.

We value all backgrounds, cultures, abilities, and identities and encourage diversity of thought and perspective. We are focused on creating an environment where our employees are excited to bring their whole selves to work every day. We encourage those from underrepresented communities to apply and join our growing one at the Phins.