At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead strength and conditioning for rugby players and design tailored development programmes.
- Company: Join the Tuggeranong Valley Rugby Union Football Club, a vibrant community-focused club.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional growth opportunities, and a chance to shape future athletes.
- Other info: Exciting role with potential for career advancement and community engagement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on young athletes' journeys in rugby while working in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Relevant strength and conditioning qualifications or equivalent experience required.
The predicted salary is between 60750 - 74250 $ per year.
Tuggeranong Valley Rugby Union Football Club (Vikings Rugby)
Job Type: Full-time, approximately 38 hours per week; initial two-year term with possible 12-month extension
Location: Tuggeranong, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Competitive, not disclosed
Closing Date: 4 November 2026
Job Summary:
Lead strength and conditioning and athletic development for Vikings senior and pathway players, including girls and boys progressing from school rugby. Design and evaluate off-season, pre-season and in-season programmes, individual development plans, physical testing and workload monitoring. Coordinate supplementary coaches and work with physiotherapists and team coaches on injury management, reconditioning and player availability. Build school and academy links and support transitions into senior rugby. Maintain performance records and contribute to planning and reporting across the club.
Responsibilities:
- Leads a defined club-wide athletic-performance service for senior and pathway rugby players.
- Programme design, testing, monitoring, reconditioning, individual development plans and coordination of supplementary coaches, students and volunteers.
- Coordinates school engagement and player transition within the Head Coach-led rugby framework.
Employer qualifications:
Relevant S&C qualifications or equivalent demonstrated capability are essential; a relevant sport-science degree is desirable rather than essential.
Salary and Role Alignment:
The advertised salary is not disclosed, so salary alignment cannot be fully assessed under the IUSCA IQF Role Classification & Salary Alignment methodology. IUSCA Indicative Minimum Salary Benchmark: AUD $100,000 per year plus superannuation.
This reflects full-time Level 6 autonomy across senior and youth rugby, coordination of supplementary practitioners, physical testing, multidisciplinary rehabilitation support and additional school-pathway responsibilities.
Rugby Pathways and Performance Manager in Canberra employer: IUSCA
Melbourne Fitness & Performance is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in West Footscray that fosters both personal and professional growth. With a focus on high-performance training and rehabilitation, employees benefit from a collaborative culture, competitive remuneration, and the opportunity to work alongside a dedicated team of professionals committed to athlete development. This role not only allows for meaningful engagement with athletes but also provides pathways for career advancement within the fitness industry.
