Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach

Canadian Sport Institute Pacific

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.

 

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and cultures to join our diverse team. We welcome all self-identifying Indigenous employees including status, non-status, Metis, and Inuit pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code. We honour and understand Indigenous cultures and values and do our best to support our employees.

 

CSI Pacific offers the following:

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

PURPOSE OF 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. 

 

REPORTS TO: Lead, Strength and Conditioning 

 

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS: CSI Pacific’s strength and conditioning team 

 

CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS 

• Collaborating 

• Serving 

• Innovating 

• Performing 

 

KEY COMPENTENCIES:  

• Knowledge of the Canadian Sport System and HP environment 

• Technical skill delivery through evidence-based practice 

• Data literacy and management 

• Ethical behaviour 

• Effective communication and decision making 

• Self-awareness and relationship management 

 

KEY DELIVERABLES & DUTIES: 

Development, Delivery & Supervision of Strength and Conditioning Programs 

• 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 

 CSI Pacific Strength & Conditioning Department Duties

• Upkeep of CSIP’s High-Performance gym and recovery area 

• Support departmental, applied projects  

• Support gaps in service delivery scheduling 

 CSI Pacific Organizational Duties

• Engage in organizational meetings and events; learning opportunities; training 

 

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE: 

REQUIRED: 

• 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 

 

DESIRABLE: 

• 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 

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: 

REQUIRED: 

• 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 

 

DESIREABLE: 

• Good team building skills and ability to adjust to changing priorities 

 

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Some travel may be required for this role. Working outdoors and/or in adverse conditions could be required. Working evenings and/or weekends may be required. 

Application deadline: June 15th, 2026