Kinesiologist

Connect Physiotherapy & Exercise; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health benefits

Mentorship and professionaldevelopment

Hands-on experience with assessment/RE

Opportunities to work with athletes

Job summary

Connect Physiotherapy & Exercise in Edmonton, AB is seeking a Kinesiologist to join our multidisciplinary team. This part-time or full-time role focuses on assessment, exercise prescription, and coaching to help clients move from injury toward greater strength and performance.

You will work closely with physiotherapists and strength coaches to design progressive programs for active individuals and athletes, support return-to-sport progression, and contribute to new program development in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology or equivalent required
• Final year students encouraged to apply and must be enrolled in final year
• Professional Kinesiologist certification (AK A), NSCA-CSCS, CSEP-CEP/CPT, or similar is a plus
• Experience or strong interest in strength & conditioning, rehabilitation, and athletic performance
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR preferred

Responsibilities

• Conduct movement, strength, and exercise-based assessments
• Design and deliver individualized rehabilitation and performance programs
• Coach clients in one-on-one and small-group settings
• Work alongside physiotherapists to progress clients through exercise-based rehabilitation
• Help clients transition from rehabilitation into return-to-sport and performance training
• Monitor client progress and adjust programming based on assessment findings, goals, and outcomes
• Contribute to development of new rehabilitation, testing, and performance services
• Support day-to-day clinic operations and administrative responsibilities as required

Skills

Strength & conditioning

Exercise prescription

Movement assessment

Coaching

Client communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology

Final-year Kinesiology student

Professional Kinesiologist certification (asset)

Tools

NSCA-CSCS

CSEP-CEP/CPT

Job description

Kinesiologist - Rehabilitation & Performance

Location: Connect Physiotherapy & Exercise - Edmonton, AB

Position: Part-Time or Full-Time

Compensation: $20–$22/hour

Connect Physiotherapy & Exercise is looking for a motivated Kinesiologist to join our multidisciplinary team. This is an opportunity to build your skills in a clinic where physiotherapy, active rehabilitation, and strength & conditioning work together under one roof.

You’ll work alongside physiotherapists and strength & conditioning coaches, helping clients move from injury and rehabilitation toward greater strength, function, and performance. The role has a strong hands-on focus on assessment, exercise prescription, and coaching, with opportunities to work with everyone from active individuals returning from injury to competitive athletes pursuing performance goals.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct movement, strength, and exercise-based assessments
• Design and deliver individualized rehabilitation and performance programs
• Coach clients in one-on-one and small-group settings
• Work alongside physiotherapists to progress clients through exercise-based rehabilitation
• Help clients transition from rehabilitation into return-to-sport and performance training
• Monitor client progress and adjust programming based on assessment findings, goals, and outcomes
• Contribute to the development of new rehabilitation, testing, and performance services
• Support day-to-day clinic operations and administrative responsibilities as required

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who enjoys coaching, understands exercise, and wants to continue developing their skills in rehabilitation and performance.

You’ll be a great fit if you:

• Have a strong foundation in strength & conditioning and exercise prescription
• Are confident coaching and cueing movement in a gym-based environment
• Can use assessment findings to build logical, progressive exercise programs
• Take initiative and work effectively with minimal supervision
• Have excellent attention to detail
• Are motivated to learn, improve, and take on greater responsibility over time
• Communicate well and enjoy building relationships with clients
• Work well as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Are organized, dependable, and professional

About Connect Physiotherapy & Exercise

Founded in 2021, Connect Physiotherapy & Exercise is an Edmonton-based multidisciplinary clinic focused on helping people recover from injury, build physical capacity, and perform at a higher level.

Our approach integrates physiotherapy, active rehabilitation, and strength & conditioning, creating a natural progression from injury recovery through to return to activity, sport, and long-term performance.

Our clinic is built around an open, active gym environment where clinicians and coaches work collaboratively rather than in isolation. We work with a wide range of clients, including recreationally active individuals, developing athletes, and competitive athletes and teams.

We’re continuing to grow our rehabilitation and performance services and are looking for someone who wants to grow with us.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, Bachelor of Kinesiology, or equivalent
• Students are encouraged to apply and must be currently enrolled in the final year of a Kinesiology degree or equivalent program
• Professional Kinesiologist (AKA), NSCA-CSCS, CSEP-CEP/CPT, or similar certification is considered an asset
• Experience or a strong interest in strength & conditioning, rehabilitation, and athletic performance
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR preferred

What We Offer

• Work directly alongside experienced physiotherapists and strength & conditioning coaches
• Hands-on experience with assessment, rehabilitation, return-to-sport, and performance programming
• Opportunities to work with both general population clients and athletes
• Mentorship and ongoing professional development
• Opportunities to contribute to new programs, testing services, and performance initiatives
• A collaborative, gym-based clinical environment
• Part-time or full-time opportunities
• Extended health benefits with full-time hours