Senior National Development Squad Physical Performance Coach

At Tennis Australia, we’re creating a more playful world through tennis – for everyone. 

From grassroots to Grand Slams, tennis brings people together, inspires communities, and builds champions on and off the court. 
 

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 

The Senior National Development Squad (NDS) Physical Performance Coach will be responsible for assisting in directing the overall physical development of assigned NDS athletes and players in the National Player Support Program (NPSP) in the National Development Squads in Queensland.  
 
The role will be responsible for designing, implementing and monitoring of individualised strength and conditioning programs for National Development Program (NDP) players, and will lead the coordination of relevant ancillary sport science support. Effective communication with all key stakeholders involved in delivering programs to both National Development Squad and NPSP players is an essential requirement of this position.  
 
The appointment will form part of Tennis Australia’s physical performance team and should help to grow the integration of strength and conditioning at all player development levels within the sport. This is a full-time fixed-term opportunity commencing August 2026 until February 2027.  

In this role you will: 

• Design and implement evidence-based strength and conditioning programs for all National Development Squad and National Player and NPSP consistent with their development needs. 

• Assist in developing strength and conditioning programs for NDS players. 

• Support Tennis Australia athlete development system integration and advancement in the National Development Squad environment both State and Nationally. 

• Collaborate openly with all relevant TA and Player Development stakeholders.  

• Provide support to and manage any casual, intern or assistant strength and conditioning coaches involved in the delivery of the National Development Squad physical performance program. 

 
About you 

To be successful in this role you will have: 

• Tertiary degree in Exercise or Sports Science or equivalent  

• ASCA Level 2 

• Technical S&C knowledge across sport preferably tennis, particularly in fundamental long term athlete development principles, periodization/planning, training techniques, coaching trends, and recovery methods. 

• High level interpersonal skills to effectively develop and maintain partnerships, networks and stakeholder  relationships. 

• A current Police Check and Working with Children Check (or willing to obtain) 

• Preparedness to be flexible in regard to working hours and arrangements relating to work associated with Tennis Australia 

 
What’s to love?  

• Career development with a range of formal education and on the job training opportunities 

• 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 

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 28th May, 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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