At St George Illawarra Dragons we celebrate our rich history and strong established pathways which support the development of young rugby league players in both the St. George and Illawarra regions.
As we start to look ahead to 2026 and moving into our brand-new state-of-the-art Community and High Performance Centre we are seeking expressions of interest from passionate and skilled professionals who wish to invest in the future success of our junior athletes.
We have several roles available across Kogarah and Wollongong including:
- Strength & Conditioning Coach
- Rehab Coach
- Sports Trainer
- Junior Sports Scientist
The roles in more detail ….
Strength & Conditioning Coach
Your key responsibilities:
- Design and deliver age-appropriate strength and conditioning programs
- Conduct fitness testing and athlete profiling
- Monitor training load, wellness, and performance data
- Work collaboratively with performance, coaching, rehab, and medical staff
Your qualifications & experience:
- ASCA Level 1 or higher (or working towards)
- Tertiary qualifications in Exercise Science, Sport & Exercise Physiology, or related field
- Previous experience coaching adolescent athletes in a team sport setting
- Current First Aid & CPR
- Working With Children Check (NSW)
Rehab Coach
Your key responsibilities:
- Develop and implement individualised rehab and reconditioning programs
- Conduct on-field and gym-based rehab sessions
- Assist with functional movement assessments and return-to-play protocols
- Liaise with medical and performance staff on injury management
Your qualifications & experience:
- Tertiary qualifications in Exercise Physiology, Physiotherapy, or Strength & Conditioning
- Experience in athlete rehab or injury management within a sporting environment
- Understanding of load management and RTP protocols
- Current First Aid & CPR
- Working With Children Check (NSW)
Sports Trainer
Your key responsibilities:
- Provide first aid, taping, and injury management during training and games
- Assist with hydration, warm-ups, and recovery protocols
- Maintain medical equipment and supplies
- Support communication between athletes, medical, and coaching staff
Your qualifications & experience:
- Minimum Sports Trainer Level 1 (SMA or equivalent) - Level 2 desirable
- Current First Aid & CPR
- Experience supporting youth or senior rugby league teams
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Working With Children Check (NSW)
Junior Sports Scientist
Your key responsibilities:
- Assist with the collection and analysis of GPS, RPE, wellness, and performance data
- Maintain athlete monitoring systems and support data reporting
- Support physical testing protocols and assist in training load management
- Provide practical on-field assistance to the S&C and Coaching team
Your qualifications & experience:
- Currently studying or recently completed degree in Sports Science, Exercise Science, or related field
- Basic understanding of athlete monitoring tools (e.g. GPS, RPE, Wellness)
- Strong data analysis and communication skills
- Experience using systems such as Smartabase, Catapult, or TeamBuildr is desirable
- Working With Children Check (NSW)
