Position: Strength & Conditioning Coach

Reports to: Strength & Conditioning Lead  

Department: High Performance

Position Type: Auxiliary 

Application Deadline: July 14, 2025 

Are you passionate about strength and conditioning and working with athletes of all levels? The Oval’s High Performance Department provides comprehensive Strength & Conditioning support to athletes ranging from community to Olympic and Paralympic levels. As part of this department, the Strength & Conditioning Coach will contribute to developing high-performance programs, lead team and individual training sessions, and help drive business development while maintaining key relationships with coaches, athletes, and clients.

Key Responsibilities: 

• • Instruct, educate, provide guidance, and motivate individual athletes, small groups, and sports teams of all ages and abilities.
  • Work as part of an integrated team with medical professionals and sport coaches to coordinate the training activities of athletes.
  • Work extensively with managers, coaches, and administrative personnel from the Oval’s Network of local, provincial and national sport organizations.
  • Develop, implement, and deliver appropriate programs to enhance the physical abilities of athletes of all ages and abilities.
  • Deliver industry gold standard training methodologies.
  • Develop programs intended to re-condition injured athletes.
  • Experience using performance testing equipment and familiar with appropriate protocols, specifically isometric strength testing, timing gates, force plates, video, and motion capture tools. 
  • Consistently communicate with athletes, parents, coaches, and other key stakeholders.
  • Attend & participate in, and present at team meetings.
  • Assist in the administration of the High-Performance department and training facility. 
  • Create and deliver both internal and external educational seminars.
  • Perform research, reports and administrative duties related to high performance sport.
  • Actively contribute to marketing activities including social media initiatives.
  • Assist in, and/or develop educational content including presentations, videos, articles, and blog posts.
    
    

Qualifications:

Education and Experience: 

• • A Bachelor’s degree in human kinetics, kinesiology, physical education, or a related field. A Master’s degree is an asset.
  • A minimum of 3 years of strength and conditioning experience working with athletes of all ages and abilities.
  • Experience with provincial, national, Olympic, and/or professional athletes is highly preferred.
  • Current strength and conditioning certification (e.g., NSCA CSCS or equivalent).
  • A solid understanding of the biomechanics behind various sport-related movements and strength & conditioning prescription.
  • Safe Sport Modules (Safe Sport, Rule of Two, Commit to Kids, Making Ethical Decisions) are required.
  • A valid First Aid certificate.
  • Reliable transportation to service hours at the Richmond Oval and remote locations.
  • Must be able to successfully complete a Criminal Record Check.
    

Soft Skills: 

• • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong ability to collaborate in a team environment, working closely with medical professionals, coaches, and administrators.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with athletes, clients, and stakeholders.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities.
  • Ability to work independently and take initiative.
  • Customer-focused with the ability to build and foster strong athlete/client relationships.
  • Problem-solving skills with a creative approach to strength & conditioning programming.
  • Ability to motivate and inspire athletes to achieve their best potential.
  • High level of professionalism and commitment to continuous personal and professional development.

Your Schedule Could Look Like:

This position is auxiliary and dependent on business operations which includes evenings and weekends. It is anticipated that the majority of shifts will be weekday evenings. Hours per week range from 10-20 hours.

Why Join Us?

Compensation range: hourly rate plus 12% in lieu of benefits (hourly rate is based on qualifications and experience)

• • Individual/Private:  $40.35 - $44.09
  • Team/Program: $31.04 - $53.41

Perks: Our workplace culture embraces People, Excellence, Leadership, Team and Innovation. 

• • Access to use the Oval's 20,000sq ft fitness centre with top class facilities, over 100 pieces of strength and cardio equipment, 4-storey climbing wall, YYoga studio, endless fitness classes, Olympic sized ice rinks and the Richmond Olympic Experience (ROX) museum (restrictions may apply).
  • Collaborative team environment.
  • Opportunity to work in various auxiliary positions at the Richmond Olympic Oval to grow your knowledge and experience.

The Richmond Olympic Oval is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all groups. This includes women, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), and others who may contribute to diversity.  We also recognize unique styles, perspectives, beliefs and creativity that support a diverse, respectful, inclusive and collaborative work environment.

If you believe this is the role for you, you are personable, have a great attitude, are passionate about delivering exceptional customer service and have a genuine interest in contributing to the greater good of our company and our community, we want to hear from you!