Melbourne Storm is an Australian professional rugby league club playing in the National Rugby League (NRL) competition. We are the only NRL team based in Victoria and have experienced substantial growth and success in our short history. We are currently inviting expressions of interest from passionate, community-minded and high-performance-driven individuals to be part of our Junior Pathways Program for the 2027 season.
Across Melbourne Storm’s Male Pathways Program, we have an opportunity for experienced individuals in the following role:
- Strength & Conditioning Coach - Harold Matthews U17s
This position is central to the development and delivery of our elite Junior Representative Program. We are looking for an individual who is committed to fostering a high-performance environment while maintaining a strong connection to the grassroots game.
We welcome applications from those actively involved in community rugby league or from other elite field sport and elite development environments who are ready to contribute to the next generation of Melbourne Storm athletes.
Strength & Conditioning Coach
Contribute to the delivery of athlete development programs in alignment with the Storm High Performance standards. Work in close collaboration with coaching staff to optimise player physical performance, with a focus on developing strength, power, speed, and conditioning capacities. Core responsibilities include:
- Assisting with session programming with the head coach
- Design and implementation of athletic development programming
- Attending all training and match days
- Contributing to program planning with the Pathways Performance Manager
Qualifications:
- Tertiary qualification in Exercise & Sport Science or equivalent field (or currently studying)
- ASCA accreditation (or working towards)
Offer & Renumeration
Role will include an honorarium in recognition of their contribution.
Season availability
The Junior Representative Pathways Program season operates from 1 November 2026 through to 10 May 2027. The time commitments will vary by position but as a minimum, you will need to be available for:
- Pre-Season: 3-4 sessions per week
- In-Season: 3 sessions per week + Game Day (inc. interstate travel)
