Assistant, High Performance Strength & Conditioning Coach

Wilfrid Laurier University•Waterloo, ON

5d•CA$39 - CA$41•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Coordinator, High Performance Strength & Conditioning (under the portfolio of the Manager Sport Medicine and Athlete Performance ) Assistant, High Performance Strength & Conditioning Coach role within Athletics & Recreation, is to assist the Coordinator, High Performance Strength & Conditioning by providing strength and conditioning expertise to interuniversity sport teams and to monitor the safe and appropriate use of equipment by all members/patrons. The incumbent also performs a variety of fitness appraisals and designs exercise training programs for high performance varsity student athletes. This position requires commitment and adherence to the values and principles of Athletics & Recreation as expressed in the mission, vision and values of the department. The Assistant Coach also supports the development, implementation, and evaluation of all strength and conditioning programs across all varsity student-athletes within Laurier, OUA, and USports guidelines.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Kinesiology, Health Science or related field
Minimum of 3 years experience as a strength and conditioning coach. Preferably at the professional, Olympic/Para Olympic, University or College Level
Practical experience in planning and conducting individual and or group/team training.
NSCA-CSCS (National Strength and Conditioning Association) certification or equivalent.
CPR & First Aid level C
Strong organizational skills
Ability to work with others in an environment that requires quick decisions that protect the safety and well-being of the student-athlete.
Experience working with high performance athletes and coaches
Valid ‘G’ Drivers License required
Criminal Background reference check required
Knowledge of OUA and U Sports procedures and protocols
Strong technical and practical experience in performance coaching
Proven ability to work collaboratively with coaches and support staff (athletic therapy, mental performance, nutrition, administration) to optimize athlete performance, health and wellness
Understanding of the use and application of sport performance technology and data collection/management to inform performance decisions and evaluate training outcomes
Experience with community development practice, crisis/trauma treatment, Concussion Protocol, Return to Train best practices (re. COVID-19, Concussion Management)
Demonstrated ability to relate to students, faculty and staff in ways that build trust and confidence
Proven ability to work within and assist others in navigating through complex systems; understanding of treatment programs, sport medicine and mental health terminology, including diagnostic categories; knowledge of privacy guidelines (PHIPA/FIPPA) and ability to communicate difficult/sensitive information
Proven ability to work in diverse community with students of varied ages and backgrounds presenting a range of difficulties and personal issues

Nice To Haves

Canadian Strength and Conditioning Association member preferred.
Knowledge of sport science theory, nutrition considered an asset

Responsibilities

Monitors general and team training use of the Strength & Conditioning Centre by varsity student- athletes, ensuring all users have appropriate member identification.
Monitors general and team training sessions on field or sport specific landscape as required.
Monitors safe and appropriate use of equipment by Provides advice, instruction, and exercise prescription to patrons as required or requested.
Responsible for taking action with patrons who do not use equipment safely/properly.
Enforces user compliance with Strength & Conditioning Centre regulations and ensures equipment is not removed from the Strength & Conditioning Centre.
Initiates emergency response in cases of accident/injury, including the enactment of first aid and CPR as deemed necessary.
Assists with preparation of regulatory notices, maintaining user statistics, and other miscellaneous clerical tasks.
Interfaces with Athletic Therapy certificate program and clinic on an as needs/as requested basis
Under the direction of the Coordinator, High Performance Strength & Conditioning, plans and performs a variety of fitness and physiological testing protocols for high performance athletes multiple times a year, or as indicated in service model agreement with each sport.
Reports appropriately analyzed performance progress data to student-athletes and interuniversity coaches as well as end of year in-season and full season reports.
Designs Yearly Training Plans, in conjunction with interuniversity sport coaches and integrated support team staff.
Designs individual and team exercise programs based on test results, injury modifications and in consultation with interuniversity sport Head Coaches.
Provides onboarding and movement literacy guidance for recruits.
Monitors progress of varsity team training every 4-6 week (training phase) in and out of season.
Assists in the coordination of the program files for all varsity.
Attends weekly meetings with assigned integrated support team staff.
In the absence of the Coordinator, High Performance Strength & Conditioning trains and schedules work study staff; communicating appropriate strength and conditioning training protocols/needs and emergency procedures, including and not limited to Olympic lifting, Movement Preparation and other new/current conditioning trends in the industry.
Upon request orients members and interuniversity athletes on appropriate rehabilitation services and or directs them to the attention of the Athletic Injury staff personnel.
Upon request, tours student athlete recruits through the Athletic Complex, Alumni Field and University Stadium.
Assists the Coordinator, High Performance Strength & Conditioning with Student-Performance Coach Program; including but not limited to training protocols, curriculum development, schedules, protocols and procedures.
Attends regular meetings with the Associate Director, Interuniversity Sport, Sport Medicine and High Performance staff and staff, at which operational focal points are discussed and program activities.
Provides guidance in the absence of the Head Strength and Conditioning Specialist to both part- time staff and co-op/volunteer student staff, ensuring assigned duties are fulfilled.
Participates, as required, in special events both within and outside the High Performance Team.
In the absence of the Coordinator, High Performance Strength & Conditioning assists with payroll for student performance coaches.
Assists the Coordinator, High Performance Strength and Conditioning in drafting and updating all exercise manuals/resources for high performance student.
Performs inventory and light maintenance/repairs and cleaning of equipment, per the weekly cycle and as problems arise.
Notifies Coordinator, High Performance Strength & Conditioning of emergency repairs.
Recommends changes/improvements to (a) guidelines for equipment usage; and (b) floor layout of.
Liaises when required with the Coordinator, Facilities as per changes to protocol and procedures.