Strength & Conditioning Coach →

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 is looking for a Strength & Conditioning Coach to design and deliver hockey-specific training for athletes using our platform. This role focuses on building and refining periodized, season-phase strength and conditioning programming for hockey players at various levels, working alongside our performance and skill-development teams to ensure training translates to on-ice results.

What you'll do

• Design and periodize strength, power, and conditioning programs across off-season, pre-season, and in-season phases for hockey athletes
• Adapt training loads and progressions based on athlete readiness data such as HRV, sleep, and soreness
• Collaborate with skill and performance staff to align strength training with on-ice skill development priorities
• Review and refine position-specific programming for forwards, defense, and goalies
• Evaluate athlete testing data and adjust programs to address individual strengths and weaknesses
• Communicate clearly with athletes (and where relevant, parents or team staff) on training plans, expectations, and progress

What we're looking for

• Degree in exercise science, kinesiology, athletic training, or a related field
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) or equivalent recognized certification
• Demonstrated experience training hockey players or other ice-sport athletes
• Strong understanding of periodization principles and season-phase training design
• Ability to interpret readiness and biometric data (e.g., HRV, sleep, workload) to adjust programming
• Excellent communication skills for working directly with athletes and coaching staff

Nice to have

• Experience working with junior, collegiate, or professional hockey programs
• Familiarity with wearable readiness technology such as WHOOP or Fitbit
• Background in remote or app-based coaching and program delivery