Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach - Limited Term
Tracking Code: req1932
Faculty/Department: Office of Student Life
Number of Positions: 1
Appointment Type: Limited Term
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Hourly Rate Range: $30.82 - $38.68 per hour
Posting Date: April 7, 2026
Closing Date: May 6, 2026 (7:00 pm EST)
Job Summary: The Assistant S&C supports the Head S&C coach by designing and implementing evidence-based training programs to enhance athletic performance and prevent injuries. Key duties include leading training sessions, instructing proper lifting techniques, monitoring athlete progress, and collaborating with medical staff for return-to-play protocols.
Responsibilities/accountabilities:
Program Implementation
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Executing sport-specific strength, speed, power and conditioning programs for
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Basketball, Hockey, Soccer and Volleyball.
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Assist in day-to-day coordination with team training sessions
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Assist in executing sport-specific strength, speed, power and conditioning programs
- Execute warm up and cool down activities with teams
Coaching & Athlete Development
- Assist with planning and delivery of sport specific team & open gym training sessions
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Teach proper techniques for lifting, plyometrics, and mobility exercises in both group and individual settings
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Assisting in student in-service lessons
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Promote a culture of accountability, resilience, discipline, respect and competitive excellence
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Support annual program objectives which will motivate athletes to strive for their best potential performances
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Reinforces positive high-performance culture for student-athletes to the policies and regulations of the University, Varsity Athletics, OUA and USPORTS
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Provide student athletes with guidance on nutrition, recovery and lifestyle habits to enhance performance
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Assist in providing support and guidance to intern student S & C trainers about training varsity athletes
Data Collection
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Record, and report on athlete performance data
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E.g. Jump tests and fitness testing
Collaboration
- Work with sport coaches and athletic therapy staff to align training with team goals, injury prevention, and rehab
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Schedule and organize all fitness testing dates, and team training schedules
Facility Management
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Maintain cleanliness, safety, and organization of the S&C spaces and equipment
Required Skills:
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Leadership skills
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
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Strong organizational and administrative skills. Computer skills are an asset.
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E.g. Excel, Google Sheets
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Proficient with athlete monitoring
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E.g. Force plates
Required Qualifications:
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CSCS Certification preferred
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CSEP-CPT minimum
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Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
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Ability to work evenings, weekends, and extended hours during the competitive season
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Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and student-athlete development
Required Education:
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Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a related field
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Training and/or experience may be substituted for formal academic training at the discretion of the University
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An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered for this role
- Verification of Academic credentials may be required
Required Experience:
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Previous experience coaching in an academy, collegiate, or professional setting
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Strength & Conditioning coaching experience
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Knowledge of academic system at the University level
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Knowledge of OUA/USPORT associations
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit in electronic format a covering letter and their resume. Applications will be accepted until May 6, 2026 or until a suitable candidate is found. We appreciate all applications received; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Ontario Tech University is actively committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, indigenization and decolonization (EDIID), and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, while especially encouraging applications from First Nations, Metis, Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents, Indigenous Peoples in Canada, and those eligible to work in Canada, will be given priority.
Ontario Tech University respects people's different needs and therefore will take all reasonable steps to ensure accommodation for applicants where appropriate. The University is also committed to ensuring that confidentiality is maintained throughout all aspects of the recruitment cycle.
If you require accommodation, please contact Julie Day, Health and Disability Management Specialist. For more information about the universities policies for accommodating employees with disabilities please review the university’s Accessibility Policy.
The university acknowledges the lands and people of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation which is covered under the Williams Treaties. We are situated on the Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas, a branch of the greater Anishinaabeg Nation which includes Algonquin, Ojibway, Odawa and Pottawatomi.
Job Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
Expected Start Date: 8/4/2026
Expected End Date: 4/2/2027
