Assistant Coach, Strength & Conditioning

WESTERN UNIVERSITY; London; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Western University is seeking an Assistant Coach, Strength & Conditioning to design, implement, and evaluate strength programs for varsity student-athletes. You will collaborate with coaches, athletic therapists, sport medicine professionals, and Sports & Recreation staff to deliver evidence-informed training.

The role aims to enhance athletic performance, reduce injury risk, and support long‑term athlete development across several varsity sports, while ensuring safe operation of facilities and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology or related field.
• NSCA CSCS certification or equivalent.
• Current First Aid/CPR certification.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and evaluate strength and conditioning programs for varsity teams.
• Collaborate with coaches, athletic therapists, and sport medicine staff.
• Monitor progress and return-to-play planning.
• Ensure safety and proper use of facilities.

Skills

Strength & conditioning

Coaching

Collaboration

Data interpretation

EDI practices

Education

Undergraduate degree in Kinesiology or related field

NSCA CSCS certification

First Aid/CPR certification

Master’s degree in Sport Science or Sport Performance

Tools

Synergy software

Job description

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Assistant Coach, Strength & Conditioning

About Western

Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.

About Us

The mandate of the Student Experience portfolio is to encourage student engagement, support student success, and to enhance overall student life at Western. Student Experience encompasses Indigenous Services, Entrepreneurship Centre (Propel), Sports and Recreation, Student Development Centre, Student Success Centre, and the Wellness Education Centre, which operate together to create an environment in which students can thrive and succeed. Student Experience also collaborates closely with the University Students’ Council, Society of Graduate Students, and other departments across campus.

Responsibilities

The Assistant Coach, Strength & Conditioning reports to the Director, Sport and works collaboratively with varsity coaches, athletic therapists, sport medicine professionals, and Sports & Recreation staff to deliver high-quality, evidence-informed strength and conditioning services that support the health, well-being, and competitive success of Western's varsity student-athletes.

The role is responsible to support the design, implementation, and evaluation of comprehensive strength and conditioning programs that enhance athletic performance, reduce the risk of injury, and promote long-term athlete development across multiple varsity sport programs. The Assistant Coach contributes to an integrated high-performance sport environment by providing individualized athlete support, monitoring performance, assisting with return-to-play programming, educating student-athletes on safe and effective training practices, and ensuring the safe operation of strength and conditioning facilities. Through collaboration, innovation, and evidence-based practice, the role supports Western's commitment to delivering an exceptional student-athlete experience and fostering excellence in varsity athletics.

Qualifications

Education:

• Undergraduate Degree in Kinesiology, Sport Management, Athletics, Recreation or related field
• Certification in Strength & Conditioning (NSCA CSCS) or equivalent
• First Aid/CPR certification
• Master’s Degree Sport Science or Sport Performance Discipline preferred

Experience:

• 1-3 years’ experience as a strength & conditioning coach
• Strong technical background and practical experience in highly competitive environments
• Experience in Sports & Recreation fields, that include athletic therapy, strength and conditioning, fitness and wellness, administration, risk management, etc.
• Experience as an athlete and/or coach in a high-performance setting at the national, provincial and/or university setting preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge in the areas of sport performance, strength and conditioning, and sport science
• Understanding of testing procedures and ability to develop and manage the collection of high-performance data and collate to show specific outcomes and metrics
• Knowledge and understanding of strength and conditioning equipment and maintenance of high-performance facilities
• Working knowledge of other domains of sport performance training, such as: athletic therapy, mental performance, nutrition, and sport medicine
• Proven ability to work with student-athletes, high-performance teams and the ability to work with coaches to design, implement, evaluate, and assess sport performance programs for a variety of sports
• Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to change priorities and outcomes as needed under constraints
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate, facilitate and communicate with various multiple levels of stakeholders
• Knowledge of USport and OUA Rules and Regulations
• Demonstrated understanding of EDI practices
• Strong background and expertise in athletics & recreation
• Exceptional organizational and coordinating skills, including managing multiple competing priorities and an ability to adapt quickly to emerging priorities
• Possesses high levels of integrity with a track record as a proven role model with peers, athletes and coaches
• Ability to provide guidance, support and feedback in a way that is positively received
• A continuous quality improvement approach to evaluation and program development
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and confidence dealing with various groups of people
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop shared vision to lead student athletes and support staff to excellence
• Ability to interact professionally with students, staff, faculty, and other members of the University community
• Intermediate computer skills; skills with Synergy software an asset
• Ability to work independently and effectively as a member of the team

Please note, successful applicants may be required to produce a current Police Vulnerable Sector Check from a police service and will be required to produce a current, clean driving abstract prior to commencing employment.

Western Values Diversity

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone [phone].

Please Note:

This position is an existing vacancy. This position is fully in-person, on-site. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.