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We’re a team of imaginative and passionate people who believe in the power of sport to make a difference. If you're ready to help us serve up real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re committed to reflecting the communities we work and play in. We strongly encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQI+ individuals, people with disability, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

About the role

This role will be responsible for assisting in supervising the physical development of assigned National Development Players (NDP) athletes and players across the Pathways in National Player Development Programs and People with Disability (PWD) in NSW on a casual basis.

In this role you will:

• Develop and implement evidence-based strength and conditioning programs for all National Development Program and Squads as well as Players with Disability (NDS / NDP / PWD) players in accordance to their physical needs.
• Establish specific and measurable physical goals for all athletes in light of the technical, tactical, psychological and physical demand of the sport.
• Undertake physical testing of athletes and archive results in accordance with the NDP / PWD testing battery.
• Manage the collation of current and relevant strength and conditioning physical profiling / management information within TA’s Athlete Database System.
• Collaborate with all relevant TA stakeholders, and ensure accurate and timely communication of strength and conditioning program directions and rationale to all key stakeholders.
• Be available to deliver and support TA player development initiatives and assist In the delivery of relevant content of specific TA Coaching Courses when required.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Previous experience (minimum of 3 years) in the provision of strength and conditioning services across a range of sports which includes national teams and their athletes.
• Tertiary qualifications in Sport Science, Human Movement and/or equivalent degree (essential).
• Level 2 National Coaching Accreditation Scheme qualifications in Strength & Conditioning (or equivalent ESSA) or willingness and ability to acquire (essential).
• Experience working in elite tennis (highly regarded).
• Advanced Anatomical Knowledge and ability to apply this in a practical setting.
• Excellent coaching skills with the ability to build great relationships.
• You must hold (or be willing to obtain) a current Police Check and Working with Children Check.

What’s to love?

• Career development with a range of formal education and on the job training opportunities
• Tickets to the Australian Open
• Monthly health & wellbeing activities with access to CorePlus Pilates
• Onsite gym, tennis facilities & free onsite car parking
• Salary packaging & a range of discounts from our sponsorship partners
• Attractive leave benefits - with up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave for all primary caregivers and sorry business and ceremonial leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees
• We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180

To Apply

If you think you’re up to the challenge, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your resume and cover letter via our online application system. Please note, only applications submitted through our system will be considered.

If you need assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application process, please contact recruit@Tennis.com.au.

Applications close 26th June 2026, however we will be reviewing applications as they are received, therefore this role may close sooner if we find the right candidate.

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