Assistant Coach, Strength & Conditioning (Football) - Queens University

Reporting to the Head Coach, Strength and Conditioning, the incumbent will assist in the planning and implementation of Strength & Conditioning (S&C) services for Queen's Football, while also supporting broader S&C initiatives across Queen's University Athletics and Recreation. This position involves collaboration with Athletics and Recreation staff to deliver effective services and support for athletes, while contributing to the High Performance Sport unit’s mission to foster inclusion and excellence in sport.

In addition to coaching duties, the incumbent will engage in the development and execution of training, education, and special projects related to high-performance sports, athlete well-being, and sport trends. The role also includes a focus on community interaction and revenue generation through collaboration with other units within Athletics and Recreation, as well as external partners.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Planning and coaching
• Leadership and services

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum post-secondary education, preferably in Physical Education, Kinesiology, Sport Administration or Sport Management. University degree preferred.
• Experience in coaching within high-performance sports environments, ideally at the collegiate, provincial, national and/or professional level.
• Comprehensive knowledge and applied skills in exercise physiology, coaching pedagogy, sports science, exercise prescription, training technology, and evidence-based athlete development.
• Experience dealing with and developing 18–25-year-old high performance athletes towards provincial, national, and international standards.
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) required.
• Must hold membership in good standing with Canadian Strength and Conditioning Association (CSCA) or possess certification and membership from other comparable professional association.
• CPR & First Aid Level C required.
• SafeSport Certification required.
• Satisfactory Criminal Records Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening required.
• Valid Province of Ontario Class G driver’s license required.
• Knowledge of nutrition considered an asset.
• Consideration may be given for the equivalent combination of education and experience.

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