Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach

Canadian Sport Institute Pacific

The Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach provides strength & conditioning support to the National Teams & NextGen Programs based at CSI Pacific’s Victoria campus. This position is designed for an individual with minimal experience in a high-performance training environment and will receive tangible skill development through mentorship from a range of PS2 to PS4 strength and conditioning coaches.

CORE COMPETENCIES: CSI PACIFIC

• Communicating
• Planning
• Reflecting
• Leading

SECONDARY COMPETENCIES / REQUIRED SKILLS: STENGTH & CONDITIONING

• Strength & Conditioning Skills
• Assessment Abilities
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Computer Skills
• Achievement Orientation
• Interpersonal Skills
  • Relationship Management
  • Communication

CORE STRATEGY: STENGTH & CONDITIONING

The Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach will assist in the preparation of Victoria based National Teams & NextGen Programs through evidence-based interventions, world-leading service, and consultations with sports coaches. In addition, they will assist in the weekly maintenance and upkeep of the High-Performance Gym & Recovery Area in Victoria. This position will require on-site attendance at sport-specific training sessions and possible travel.

• Supervise strength & conditioning sessions ensuring proper technique is utilized and hygiene/safety standards are followed.
• With guidance from the senior strength & conditioning coaches; evaluate and prioritize those fitness components necessary to achieve optimal performance levels.
• With guidance from the senior strength & conditioning coaches; establish short- and long-term goals, designing strength & conditioning programs for individual athletes and determine all aspects of training cycles.
• Consult with sport medicine and para-medical professionals to ensure programs minimize the risk and severity of potential injuries and collaborate to provide rehabilitation as appropriate.
• Test and evaluate new strength & conditioning approaches or equipment (e.g. ballistic measurement system) to determine value with regard to assigned sports.
• Record strength & conditioning data, maintain database and provide input into database development and enhancement.
• Conduct flexibility, warm-up and physical conditioning exercises in training and prior to competition as required.
• Organize and conduct follow-up testing/evaluation as required both in the field and using the sport performance labs.
• In cooperation with sports physiologists, observe and measure physical fitness levels and changes and provides progress reports.
• Monitor progress; review with coach and athlete; and adjust program, schedule or routine accordingly.

• Recent graduates of Masters or Ph.D. programs in sports science or related area
• Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) Certification or equivalent
• NCCP Olympic Weightlifting or equivalent
• First Aid & CPR-C

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

REQUIRED:

• Background in sport as a former athlete or coach considered an asset
• 1-3 years’ experience in a high-performance training environment

RENUMERATION

This is a two year contract with a remuneration of $37,500 for the first year and $40,000 for the second. The successful applicant will also have professional development opportunities