Hockey Performance Coach — Strength & Conditioning

Elite Hockey HQ; Northern (KY); Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite Hockey HQ seeks a Strength & Conditioning Coach to design hockey-specific training through our platform, delivering periodized programs for off-season, pre-season, and in-season phases. Collaborate with performance and skill teams to ensure on-ice transfer.

You'll interpret readiness data (HRV, sleep, soreness), adjust programming, and communicate plans clearly to athletes, coaches, and, when relevant, parents. Remote coaching experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Design and periodize strength, power, and conditioning programs across off-season, pre-season, and in-season phases for hockey players.
• Adapt training loads based on athlete readiness data (HRV, sleep, soreness).
• Collaborate with skill and performance staff to align strength training with on-ice development priorities.
• Review and refine position-specific programming for forwards, defense, and goalies.
• Evaluate testing data and adjust programs to address strengths and weaknesses.

Responsibilities

• Design and periodize strength, power, and conditioning programs across phases.
• Interpret readiness data to adjust programming.
• Communicate training plans and progress to athletes and coaching staff.
• Refine position-specific programming for different hockey roles.

Skills

CSCS certification

Hockey training experience

Periodization knowledge

Data interpretation (HRV, sleep)

Communication skills

Education

Degree in exercise science or related field

Job description

Elite Hockey HQ seeks a Strength & Conditioning Coach to design hockey-specific training through our platform, delivering periodized programs for off-season, pre-season, and in-season phases. Collaborate with performance and skill teams to ensure on-ice transfer.

You'll interpret readiness data (HRV, sleep, soreness), adjust programming, and communicate plans clearly to athletes, coaches, and, when relevant, parents. Remote coaching experience is a plus.