Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach

Canadian Sport Institute Pacific • Whistler, BC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach provides strength and conditioning support to athletes within CSI Pacific’s National, NextGen, Provincial, and Performance Nation programs. This is considered a mentored position, designed for an emerging coach seeking to gain experience in a high-performance sport environment while developing practical coaching skills under the guidance of experienced Strength and Conditioning Coaches.

Requirements

• Completion of Master’s program in sports science, or related area
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) Certification or equivalent
• First Aid & CPR-C
• Successful completion of a criminal record check
• Ability to translate theoretical learnings to applied practice and adjust where necessary
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with using databases
• Ability to take instruction and maintain a growth mindset

Nice To Haves

• NCCP Olympic Weightlifting or equivalent
• Experience working in high performance environment
• Background in sport as a former athlete or coach is considered an asset
• Physiology experience would be an asset
• Valid BC Driver’s license
• Intermediate level skier or snowboarder
• Good team building skills and ability to adjust to changing priorities

Responsibilities

• Supervise strength and conditioning sessions, ensuring proper technique is utilized and hygiene/safety standards are followed
• With guidance from PS-2/PS-3 strength and conditioning coaches, establish short- and long-term goals, design strength and conditioning programs, and determine all aspects of training cycles
• Test and evaluate new strength and conditioning approaches or equipment to determine value regarding assigned sports
• Record data, maintain database, and provide input into database development and enhancement
• Interact, where appropriate, with other CSIP sport science and medicine practitioners to increase learnings on how to operate within an integrated support team (IST)
• Collaborate with NSO & PSO sport coaching staff to ensure optimal periodized training plans
• Upkeep of CSIP’s High-Performance gym and recovery area
• Support departmental, applied projects
• Support gaps in service delivery scheduling
• Engage in organizational meetings and events; learning opportunities; training

Benefits

• 100% employer paid benefits package
• 15 paid days’ vacation per year to start
• Professional development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level