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
15 paid days’ vacation per year to start
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
KEY COMPENTENCIES:
- Knowledge of the Canadian Sport System and HP environment
- Technical skill delivery through evidence-based practice
- Data literacy and management
- 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
- 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
