Strength and Conditioning Coach

The Western Australian Institute of Sport (WAIS) is the peak high-performance sporting organisation in Western Australia. WAIS has a proud history of Olympic, Paralympic and World Champions who have accomplished amazing achievements within sport and in life. WAIS enables and supports WA athletes to achieve success on a national and international level. Our culture of Striving for Excellence is lived through the behaviours of athletes and staff that demonstrate Passion, Integrity, Quality and Teamwork.

WAIS is proudly supported by the State Government and is a member of the National Institute Network who collectively support National and State Sporting Organisations to deliver the National High Performance Sport Strategy.

Job Description

Strength and Conditioning Coach at the Western Australian Institute of Sport (WAIS)

WAIS is looking for a dedicated Strength and Conditioning Coach to help athletes build the physical capabilities needed to excel and reach their performance goals within our Hockey and Sailing Sport Programs. This position is full time, 37.5 hours per week, maximum term until December 2028 with the potential to extend.

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:

As a Strength and Conditioning Coach, some key duties include:

- Coach athletes to achieve physical performance standards for Pinnacle Event podium finishes and/or senior team graduation, per program objectives.
- Track and monitor progress against physical training variables, providing objective data to inform decisions.
- Take responsibility for strength and conditioning plans within assigned sport programs, ensuring athletes are developed with a Win Well ethos.
- Support the Strength and Conditioning Lead to drive practice standards across the organisation.

About you:

- You are committed to upholding Australia’s High Performance WinWell pledge putting athlete wellbeing at the forefront of your role.
- You have an Undergraduate degree in Exercise, Movement, Sport Science or a related field and an Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA) Professional Coach Level 2.
- You have at least 3 years’ experience of providing strength and conditioning support in high-performance environments, preferably with Olympic/Paralympic sports.
- You are experienced in coaching and enhancing a range of physical attributes, specifically strength, speed, agility, and power required for success in assigned sports.
- You have the ability to design and implement scientifically based, age-appropriate training programs tailored to optimise individual athletes development against specific sport requirements.
- You are able to apply testing protocols, monitor training progress, and interpret/report data to target audiences.
- You collaborate effectively in high-performance, interdisciplinary teams; prioritising team goals, solving problems through constructive debate, and applying lessons to enhance future success
- You have a proven ability to work and deliver high-performance results under pressure.
- You set high-performance standards for yourself and others, taking responsibility and accountability for tasks.
- You have or are able to attain a Working with Children Check and National Police Criminal History check.
- You are a genuine team player that cares about others and always acts with kindness and integrity.

If you’re ticking all the boxes above and you’re ready to make a meaningful impact at WAIS, we want to hear from you

All applications must be submitted through the WAIS career portal.

Please include a cover letter addressing your suitability for your role, along with your resume.

Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Please note that shortlisting will commence immediately and be ongoing so don’t delay in submitting your application Interviews may commence straight away.

The job closes on Thursday 23 October 2025.

Please note, any candidates that are not shortlisted for interview will be communicated with at the conclusion of our process.

For further information:

For role related queries please contact the HR team via email at hr@wais.org.au

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