About the Role

Sydney Sports Academy is offering a paid 6-month Strength & Conditioning Internship Pathway for 3rd year Exercise & Sport Science students who are serious about coaching athletes.

This is not a standard internship.

This is a direct pathway into paid coaching employment, starting before you graduate, giving you real-world experience working with athletes across multiple sports while being mentored in a high-performance environment.

You’ll be working hands-on in athlete development sessions, learning how to coach speed, movement, strength, and performance on the field – not just theory, but applied coaching.

What This Opportunity Offers

• Paid internship (6 months)
• Employment pathway secured before graduation
• 3 evenings per week coaching (field-based sessions)
• Direct mentorship from Brandan Jones, owner of Sydney Sports Academy & NRL High Performance Specialist
• Learn directly from a coach specialising in:
  • Speed & agility development
  • Strength & power application
  • Movement mechanics & athlete profiling
• Exposure to athletes across multiple sports (youth to elite pathways)
• Real coaching experience while completing your degree
• A structured transition into a graduate S&C coaching role

The Pathway

• Stage 1: 6-month paid internship (while in 3rd year)
• Stage 2: Transition into a paid S&C coaching role upon graduation
• Ongoing development and mentoring within the academy

Previous interns have successfully progressed into ongoing coaching roles while pursuing post-graduate studies.

Who We’re Looking For

• Currently in 3rd year Exercise & Sport Science (or related degree)
• Strong interest in Strength & Conditioning / athlete development
• Wants to coach athletes – not just work in a gym setting
• Available for minimum 3 evenings per week (4pm–8pm) Monday – Friday
• Reliable, coachable, and willing to learn in a high-performance environment
• Passion for sport and performance development

Why This Role Is Different

Most graduates finish their degree and struggle to find practical coaching opportunities.

This role puts you 6 months ahead, with:

• Paid experience
• Real athletes
• Mentorship from a coach working in the high performance space
• A clear pathway into employment

By the time you graduate, you’re already working in the industry.

Location

Stringer Road Reserve, North Kellyville
(Sydney Sports Academy – Field-Based Coaching)

• Due to high demand, positions are limited.