Strength and Conditioning Coach

**Strength & Conditioning Coach - UTS Bats AFC (Women’s)**

**Casual | 4-10 hours per week | Located at UTS campus & training venues**

**About ActivateUTS**

ActivateUTS is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to giving students a richer campus experience at UTS. We support over 180 student clubs and societies and manage a range of campus facilities, including bars, cafés, a fitness centre, retail, and student-led events. Our values - Passion, Growth, Collaboration, Trust, and Inclusion - guide everything we do.

**About the Role**

This role is responsible for developing, overseeing, and assisting in the implementation of strength and conditioning programs for UTS Bats AFC (Women’s), one of our flagship high-performance programs. You’ll also support athletes within the UTS Elite Athlete Program and contribute to other high-performance sports across the organisation, including cricket, rugby, water polo, netball, and basketball.

This is a casual position offering approximately 4-10 hours per week, depending on seasonal requirements.

**Key Responsibilities**

**Primary Role - UTS Bats AFC (Women’s Premier & Lower Divisions)**

- Plan and deliver tailored strength and conditioning programs.
- Communicate effectively with athletes, coaches, and external stakeholders on training loads, injuries, and rehabilitation.
- Monitor athlete performance using GPS and related systems to inform program design.
- Support team training sessions and game preparation in alignment with club and coaching objectives.

**Secondary Roles / Other High-Performance Sports**

- Assist across other UTS high-performance programs, including:

- UTS Bats AFC (Men’s)
- UTS North Sydney Bears (Cricket)
- UTS Balmain Tigers (Water Polo)
- UTS Randwick Sparks (Netball)
- Gordon Rugby
- UTS Basketball
- UTS Elite Athlete Program and Intervarsity Sport

- Support and guide coaches in the planning and implementation of programs for their respective sports.
- Contribute to the continuous development of a high-performance coaching environment.

**Availability Requirements**

**Pre-Christmas**:

- Monday PM - Field & Gym (6-8pm)
- Thursday PM - Field & Gym (6-8pm)
- Additional sessions as required.

**Post-Christmas (From 20 January)**:

- Monday PM - Gym (Moore Park, 6pm TBC)
- Tuesday PM - Field (6:30-8:30pm)
- Thursday PM - Field (6:30-8:30pm)
- Saturday AM - Game Day (in-season)
- Additional sessions depending on seasonal and sport requirements.
- Training venues include Bat and Ball Oval, Trumper Oval, and Waverley Synthetic.

**About You**

You are an energetic and knowledgeable Strength & Conditioning Coach with a passion for athlete development and high-performance sport. You thrive in a collaborative environment and can balance the demands of multiple programs with professionalism and initiative.

**Essential Criteria**

- Relevant Strength & Conditioning qualifications.
- Experience in AFL S&C or strong understanding of the sport’s physical demands.
- Proven ability to develop and implement evidence-based S&C programs.
- Experience working in high-performance sporting environments.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to show initiative, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a team.
- Awareness and respect for cultural diversity.

**Desirable**

- Degree in Sport Science or related discipline.
- ASCA Level 1 (Level 2 preferred).

**Why Join Us**

Be part of a dynamic and inclusive organisation at the heart of UTS, supporting elite and emerging athletes across multiple sports. At ActivateUTS, we offer:

- A collaborative and supportive high-performance environment
- Access to quality facilities and athlete development resources
- Opportunities to contribute across diverse elite programs
- Free gym membership
- Daily meal allowance
- Additional paid leave days
- Wellbeing initiatives
- A fun, inclusive team culture

**Life at ActivateUTS**

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