Strength & Conditioning Coach

Canadian Sport Institute Alberta; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full health and dental benefits

Job summary

Canadian Sport Institute Alberta is seeking an experienced Strength and Conditioning Coach to develop and implement performance-focused training for athletes. You will collaborate with sport coaches, sport science staff and multidisciplinary teams to translate data into practical programming choices.

You’ll lead the design of targeted strength and conditioning plans, monitor progress with reliable metrics, and contribute to ongoing athlete development while upholding CSIAB’s standards and data

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in kinesiology, exercise physiology or related field.
• CSCS certification through NSCA or CSCP certification.
• At least 5 years of experience coaching strength and conditioning in a high-performance sport environment.
• Experience with data science informing programming.
• Experience designing strength and conditioning programs using athlete performance data.
• Experience with injury management and return-to-sport collaboration.
• Experience working with sport coaches and multidisciplinary teams.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.
• Master's degree in a related field and data science experience are assets.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver strength and conditioning programs aligned with athlete needs and sport demands.
• Understand sport context by reviewing research and collaborating with coaches.
• Collect data and evaluate progress to adjust programming.
• Communicate observations with coaches and support teams.
• Share knowledge to advance CSIAB's practice.
• Develop a professional growth plan with leadership and seek feedback.
• Maintain training programs and athlete data on CSIAB platforms.

Skills

5+ years coaching

Data science experience

Injury management

Collaboration with coaches

Data-driven programming

Education

Kinesiology degree

CSCS certification

CSCP certification

Master's degree (asset)

Job description

Strength & Conditioning Coach
Canadian Sport Institute Alberta | Full -time

Great coaching takes more than a great program.

It takes an understanding of the athlete in front of you, the demands of their sport and the ability to turn evidence into decisions that improve performance. It also takes collaboration, curiosity and enough self -awareness to keep getting better yourself.

Canadian Sport Institute Alberta (CSIAB) is looking for an experienced Strength & Conditioning Coach who brings that approach to their work. Someone who loves coaching, contributes to the team around them and cares about the details that help athletes progress.

At CSIAB, you’ll work alongside sport coaches and sport science practitioners to support athletes working toward their health and performance goals. You’ll bring technical expertise, sound judgment and a willingness to share what you know while learning from others.

What you’ll do

• Coach with purpose. Design and deliver strength and conditioning programs aligned with athletes’ needs, sport demands, and short - and long -term performance goals.
• Understand the sport. Spend time in training and competition environments, review relevant research and work with coaches to understand what athletes need to perform.
• Make the data useful. Identify priority physical qualities, collect accurate data and use reliable measures to evaluate progress and adjust programming.
• Connect the expertise. Work closely with sport coaches and Integrated Support Team members, communicating observations and recommendations that support coordinated athlete care and performance.
• Contribute to better practice. Share knowledge, explore new approaches and help strengthen how sport science is applied in daily training and competition.
• Keep developing. Build and follow a professional development plan with the Lead, Strength and Conditioning, and actively give, receive and apply feedback.
• Handle the details professionally. Maintain training programs and athlete data on CSIAB platforms, follow data governance requirements, respect intellectual property and uphold CSIAB’s code of conduct and team commitments.
• Contribute to special projects that support CSIAB’s athletes, services and priorities.

What we’re looking for on your resume

• An undergraduate degree in kinesiology, exercise physiology or a related exercise science field.
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification through the National Strength and Conditioning Association, or CSCP certification through the Canadian Strength and Conditioning Association.
• At least 5 years of experience coaching strength and conditioning in a high -performance sport environment.
• Experience with data science and use of in informing programing
• Experience designing and delivering strength and conditioning. programs and using athlete performance data to inform coaching decisions.
• Experience with injury management and return to sport collaborative programming.
• Experience working alongside sport coaches and multidisciplinary support teams.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.
• A master’s degree in a related field and experience in data science would be assets.

What we’ll explore in the interview

We’ll want to hear how you work, coach and contribute. Come prepared to share examples that show how you:

• Build trust and communicate clearly. Adapt your approach to different athletes, coaches and practitioners, including when conversations get difficult.
• Collaborate and follow through. Take ownership of your work, honour commitments and keep the people supporting the same athlete informed.
• Turn evidence into action. Use data, observations and athlete feedback to make practical programming decisions and evaluate their impact.
• Stay curious and adjust. Question your assumptions, recognize when an approach needs to change and apply feedback to your own practice.
• Manage competing demands. Organize your workload, prioritize athlete needs and maintain accuracy when several things need your attention.
• Help others improve. Bring energy, sound judgment and a coaching approach that helps athletes build confidence and capability.

A few practical requirements

The role requires the ability to travel with teams and successful completion of a criminal record check.

Why CSIAB?

This is an opportunity to contribute to Canadian sport alongside people who care deeply about athlete development and performance. You’ll work across disciplines, have access to experienced practitioners and receive structured opportunities to grow your own expertise.

Your contribution will show up in the quality of your coaching, the strength of your working relationships and the progress of the athletes you support.

Position Details

Time commitment: Full -time employment through CSIAB.
Compensation: $60,000 to $80,000 base
Benefits: Full health and dental benefits