Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach

Canadian Sport Institute Pacific

Temporary 2-year Contract - Full Time

Who We Are

The Canadian Sport Institute (CSI) is a World-Class Olympic and Paralympic Training Environment. We provide world-leading Olympic and Paralympic daily training environments to elite athletes and coaches in British Columbia. With the support of our partners, our team of experts deliver sport science and medicine, coaching and life services to Power Podium Performances. At CSI we live and breathe excellence, leadership, innovation, integrity, and partnership with all our team members, clients, and stakeholders. We are passionate about supporting and encouraging all to achieve their full potential.

CSI Pacific offers the following:

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

**Position Summary
The Canadian Sport Institute Pacific is in search of a full-time Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach (S&C Coach) to be based out of our Victoria Campus. Reporting to the Strength and Conditioning Lead, The Assistant S&C 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. This position is designed for an individual with mínimal experience in a high-performance training environment and will receive tangible skill development through mentorship from a range of coaches with solid experience working with various sports. The successful applicant for this position will also 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.

This position may provide support to multiple facility locations within the Greater Victoria area, travel between sites is the responsibility of the employee.

Responsibilities:

• Foster performance excellence though leadership, education, and evidence-based innovation of integrated sport science and sport medicine teams
• Supervise strength & conditioning sessions ensuring proper technique is utilized and hygiene/safety standards are followed
• With guidance from a range of coaches with solid experience working with various sports; evaluate and prioritize those fitness components necessary to achieve optimal performance levels
• With guidance from a range of coaches with solid experience working with various sports; 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. velocity-based training, force plates, etc.) 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
• Perform coverage for Victoria based S&C Coaching staff away for travel and/or holidays
• Facility maintenance of CSI Pacific’s High-Performance Gym/Equipment, Recovery area, Storage rooms
• Conduct applied projects with the potential to impact the Daily Training Environment
• Actively participating in CSI Pacific team events, meetings, and professional development opportunities as well as regular liaison with colleagues in other sport institutes, universities, and jurisdictions
• Recent graduates of Master’s or Ph.D. programs in sports science or related area
• 1-3 years’ experience in a high-performance training environment
• Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) Certification or equivalent
• Olympic weightlifting training (NCCP or international equivalent)
• First Aid and CPR C
• Current driver’s license
• Background as a coach and/or athlete is an asset
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications and experience working with databases
• Good team building skills and the ability to be flexible and adjust to changing priorities
• Successful completion of a Criminal Records Check
• The ability to participate in national and international team travel
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment wit