Position Overview

Macarthur Rams FC is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach to support the delivery of the club’s physical performance programs across the senior women’s, men’s and youth boys’ programs.

The role will support the Women’s First Grade and Under 23s squads, the Men’s Under 20s squad and youth boys’ teams.

Working alongside the Head of Strength & Conditioning, the successful candidate will assist with the implementation of structured physical preparation, athletic development, performance monitoring, GPS data collection and injury prevention strategies across the club’s football programs.

The role provides an opportunity to gain practical experience within a high-performance football environment while contributing to the physical development and performance of athletes competing across senior, underage and youth competitions.

Position Details

Position: Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach

Club: Macarthur Rams FC

Programs: Senior Women’s First Grade and Under 23s, Men’s Under 20s and Youth Boys

Reports to: Head of Strength & Conditioning, Head of Football, Head of Performance

Season: 2026/27

Training commitments:
• Tuesday afternoon/evening
• Friday morning
• Additional sessions as required across the relevant programs
• Game-day attendance optional

Key Responsibilities

1. Strength & Conditioning Delivery

• Assist the Head of S&C in delivering structured physical preparation and conditioning sessions across the senior women’s, men’s and youth boys’ programs.
• Support the implementation of warm-ups, speed, agility, strength and conditioning activities appropriate to each age group and playing level.
• Assist with individualised training modifications based on player needs, physical capacity, age, development stage and training loads.
• Help ensure sessions are delivered safely and consistently with the club’s performance objectives.
• Support the development of age-appropriate athletic qualities across the youth boys’ program.

2. GPS, Athlete Testing & Performance Monitoring

• Assist with the setup, allocation, collection, charging, maintenance and management of GPS units across the relevant squads.
• Maintain accurate records of GPS units and ensure devices are appropriately assigned to players across different programs.
• Support the collection, organisation and interpretation of GPS data, including key external-load metrics such as total distance, high-speed running, sprint distance, accelerations and decelerations.
• Assist with the timely upload, review and reporting of GPS data in consultation with the Head of S&C.
• Identify and communicate relevant GPS and training-load observations to the Head of S&C and appropriate coaching or medical staff.
• Assist with pre-season and ongoing physical performance testing across relevant squads.
• Contribute to player benchmarking and ongoing performance reporting.
• Assist with maintaining appropriate records of testing, GPS data, training loads and player development.

3. Injury Prevention & Return to Performance

• Work collaboratively with the Head of S&C and physiotherapy staff to support injury prevention strategies across all programs.
• Assist with modified training programs and return-to-performance progressions under the direction of the relevant performance and medical staff.
• Support appropriate physical preparation to improve player resilience, availability and long-term development.
• Apply age-appropriate approaches to injury prevention and physical preparation within the youth boys’ program.
• Communicate relevant GPS, training-load or player-readiness concerns to the Head of S&C and medical staff.

4. Integrated Performance Planning

• Maintain effective communication with the Head of S&C, coaching staff and physiotherapists.
• Assist in implementing weekly training objectives aligned with match demands, player availability and the needs of each program.
• Contribute to a consistent, professional approach to athlete preparation and development across the club.
• Support the alignment of physical preparation and GPS monitoring practices between the senior, underage and youth programs where appropriate.
• Assist with managing GPS equipment and data processes across squads to support consistent monitoring throughout the season.

5. Professional Development

• Actively participate in mentoring and learning opportunities with the Head of S&C.
• Demonstrate initiative, professionalism and a willingness to develop practical coaching and performance-monitoring skills.
• Contribute positively to the club’s high-performance culture.
• Continue developing knowledge of age-appropriate strength and conditioning practices for senior, underage and youth athletes.
• Develop practical competency in GPS technology, data management and the application of training-load information.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential
• Currently studying or completed a degree in Exercise & Sport Science, Strength & Conditioning or a related discipline.
• Sound understanding of exercise prescription, athletic development and training principles.
• Basic understanding of GPS data, external training-load metrics and their application in football.
• Ability to manage GPS units across multiple squads, including device allocation, collection, charging, maintenance and record keeping.
• Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary sporting environment.
• Ability to adapt communication and coaching methods to senior, underage and youth athletes.
• Availability for Tuesday afternoon/evening and Friday morning training sessions.

Desirable
• ASCA Level 1 accreditation or equivalent.
• Previous experience working with football teams, competitive athletes or youth sporting programs.
• Experience using GPS monitoring systems and performance-data platforms.
• Experience managing GPS units and data across multiple teams or squads.
• Understanding of injury prevention and return-to-performance principles.
• Experience delivering age-appropriate athletic development programs.
• Current first aid, CPR or relevant sports training qualifications.

Role Expectations
The Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach will work under the direction of the Head of Strength & Conditioning, who retains overall responsibility for physical performance programming, training-load management, GPS monitoring processes and athlete development across the club’s programs.

The assistant will be expected to take an active role in session delivery, contribute to athlete monitoring, manage GPS units effectively across squads and demonstrate a commitment to the club’s performance standards.

The successful candidate must be able to work effectively across different age groups and playing levels, adjusting their coaching and communication approach to meet the needs of senior women’s, men’s underage and youth boys’ athletes.

The successful candidate must also demonstrate attention to detail when managing GPS equipment and data, ensuring units are available, correctly allocated, properly maintained and appropriately recorded across the relevant squads.

Game-day attendance is encouraged where available but is not a mandatory component of the position.

Opportunity
This position offers the opportunity to work within an established football environment, gain exposure to high-performance training systems and develop practical experience alongside experienced strength and conditioning, coaching and physiotherapy professionals.

The role also provides valuable experience across senior, underage and youth football, including practical involvement in GPS monitoring, training-load management and the development of athletes at different stages of their playing and physical development.