Description

THE ROLE
 

The Strength & Conditioning Coach – CANSOFCOM, under the direction of a Strength and Conditioning Specialist, will work as a part of an interdisciplinary support team composed of Strength & Conditioning, Performance Dietetics, Mental Performance, Physiotherapy, and medical professionals.

The Strength & Conditioning Coach – CANSOFCOM daily tasks will include providing evidenced-informed strength and conditioning programming and coaching sessions for CANSOFCOM members who are seeking optimal physical performance to increase occupational readiness based on established employment standards, and refers clients as required.

The Strength & Conditioning Coach – CANSOFCOM will lead and assist in delivering strength and conditioning programs focused on optimizing physical performance and returning to duty from physical injury.

The Strength & Conditioning Coach – CANSOFCOM, as a subject matter expert in their field, will support the local team in providing training, education, advanced physical testing and monitoring to enhance high performance products, services, and project development for assigned personnel.  

The Strength & Conditioning Coach – CANSOFCOM will leverage advanced tools, technology, and professional development opportunities to deliver contemporary, operationally relevant training solutions in support of supporting high-readiness members at home and abroad.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED
 

Education, Certifications and Licenses 

Bachelor's degree in Human Kinetics, Exercise Physiology, Exercise Sciences or a related discipline AND some years of experience in physical fitness evaluation and prescription, adapted physical fitness and return to work, or a related field 

AND 

National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification

AND

Current Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) Certified Exercise Physiologist (CEP)

Current CPR and Basic First Aid qualifications

Unit specific physical fitness standards, as required

Current National Lifeguard Service (NLS) certification, as required

Experience 

In designing individual and group strength and conditioning programs for elite level personnel

In providing fitness program delivery to clients with physical injuries

In physical fitness evaluation

In adapting strength and conditioning programs for individuals

In assisting advanced exercise testing sessions

In designing and conducting physical fitness education workshops

In assisting the coordination and delivery of reconditioning, physical fitness programming, motor skill development, and evaluation protocols

In researching, preparing, and delivering reports

In applying policies, procedures, and regulations

Competencies

Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership. 

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
 

English Essential. Bilingual (English and French) an asset

Reading: Functional

Writing: Functional

Oral: Functional