Company Description The University of Guelph is recognized as one of Canada’s top comprehensive universities, known for its strong focus on student learning and innovative research. The institution is dedicated to improving quality of life through leadership in water, food, environment, health, community, commerce, culture, and learning. Its community is guided by a deep sense of social responsibility and a commitment to addressing global challenges. The University actively supports international development and encourages collaboration across disciplines to create meaningful impact. Applicants join a campus culture that values inclusivity, engagement, and excellence in both academics and athletics.
Role Description The Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach is a temporary full-time, on-site role located in Guelph, ON. This position supports varsity and high-performance student-athletes through the design and delivery of strength and conditioning programs that align with team and individual performance goals. Day-to-day responsibilities include leading training sessions, supervising weight room activities, monitoring athlete progress, and collaborating with coaches, athletic therapy staff, and sport science professionals. The coach will assist in testing and evaluation, maintain training records, and help adjust programs based on performance data and injury status. Additional tasks may include equipment maintenance, educating athletes on proper lifting techniques and recovery strategies, and contributing to a safe, inclusive, and high-performance training environment.
Qualifications
- Applied sports science knowledge, including Sports Science and Athletic Performance, with the ability to interpret performance data and testing results.
- Demonstrated expertise in Strength & Conditioning and Strength Training, including program design, periodization, and coaching of fundamental lifts and movement patterns.
- Experience in Injury Prevention, including movement screening, load management, and collaboration with sports medicine or athletic therapy professionals.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse student-athlete populations, coaches, and support staff.
- Relevant certification such as CSCS (NSCA), S&C certification from a recognized body, or equivalent; eligibility or commitment to obtain certification within a defined timeframe is an asset.
- Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Sports Science, or a related field; postgraduate education or specialized training in strength and conditioning is considered an asset.
- 2-4 Years experience working in a collegiate or high-performance sport environment, including group coaching, scheduling, and facility management.
- Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the holistic development of student-athletes.
