Strength & Conditioning Coach

The employer is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status or disability.

The employer welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

ORGANIZATION

The Canadian Sport Institute Ontario (CSIO) is committed to providing best-in-class, multi-sport daily training environments for athletes and coaches through expert leadership, services and programs.

Our Purpose is Elevating people and performances

Our Values are Commitment, Synergy, Integrity, Openness

POSITION SUMMARY

The purpose of this role is to provide strength and conditioning support to targeted athletes. The successful candidate will demonstrate coaching ability, technical knowledge in areas related to strength and conditioning, capacity to develop sport specific knowledge, the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, willingness to learn, and a passion for high performance sport every day to support performance enhancement and help athletes and coaches to thrive.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Service Delivery

• Deliver education sessions to athletes and coaches in strength and conditioning
• Develop and deliver strength and conditioning support in the daily training environment
• Implement a thorough monitoring, tracking and testing process to ensure athletes are making desired progress
• Deliver testing at CSIO or in the field, including data entry and reporting of results
• Collaborate as part of an Integrated Support Team, communicating effectively with coaches and other IST members to provide an integrated approach to optimizing/enhancing athlete health and performance
• Facility supervision during athlete and team training sessions, including open training hours as required

Company

• Support the general operation of a safe and inclusive high performance training facility, including opening and closing of the facility
• Ensure all athletes accessing CSIO facilities are registered and in good standing with CSIO
• Maintain an accurate record of work conducted
• Be an active member of the organization by participating in relevant staff meetings as required
• Ensure that time is appropriately managed within pre-agreed hours
• Be a Professional or HP Certified member in good standing with Sport Scientist Canada
• Adhere to any professional codes of conduct appropriate to your profession or other codes of conduct that might be deemed applicable to sports science and sports medicine practitioners in general
• Actively participate in formal feedback processes with a growth mindset
• Where appropriate, present at workshops, lectures, and seminars as required and agreed upon
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as directed

WORKING CONDITIONS / SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• This role is required to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends, plus being on-call for emergencies for time-sensitive and priority issues
• This role may be required to travel
• This role must provide their own transportation to/from the service delivery location. An Ontario G Class Driver’s license is beneficial
• Must be eligible to work in Canada
• This role must meet and maintain all Safe Sport, Anti-Doping, and other relevant HR requirements. Where appropriate, this role must maintain the necessary certifications (including First Aid CPR and AED) and liability insurance deemed necessary for employment by HR.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

• CSIO Performance Services Practitioners, Leads, Managers and Director
• CSIO Performance Pathways and Corporate Services Teams
• Relevant NSO and PSO integrated support teams, technical leads, coaches, and athletes engaged with service delivery at the CSIO Regional Training Centre – Niagara laboratory testing, data solutions, or sport science service delivery

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Strength and Conditioning, Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology, Biomechanics, or a related field (graduate degree preferred)
• Certified or Accredited Strength and Conditioning Coach by the NSCA (CSCS) or CSCA (CSCP)
• CPR and AED certified
• Olympic Weightlifting certification is an asset
• CSEP Clinical Exercise Physiologist certification (CSEP-CEP) is an asset
• ISAK certification is an asset
• Attained or able to work towards Sport Science Canada High Performance Certification

Experience, Skills and Knowledge:

• Minimum of 2 years (+ hours) working in a performance sport setting
• Demonstrated coaching experience, including experience coaching youth athletes
• Previous experience working with S&C technologies (VBT, Force Plates, etc.) and S&C software (Teambuildr, Bridge, etc.) is an asset.
• Strong theoretical and applied knowledge of the core principles of strength and conditioning as it relates to athlete performance
• Strong technical knowledge and ability to teach and demonstrate various exercise techniques, sprint running mechanics, plyometrics, and agility drills
• Strong data handling and management skills
• Familiarity with the Canadian Sport System is an asset

Soft Skills:

• Excellent problem-solving skills under pressure
• Collaborative teamwork and strong communication skills are essential
• Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate complex processes clearly and concisely
• Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively (e.g., equipment servicing, service delivery, data management, data reporting, scheduling)
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with various teams, staff members, and external partners

Interested applicants should submit their resume and cover letter (in one PDF document) to:

The Canadian Sport Institute Ontario is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status or disability.

Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.