The Professional Women’s Hockey League is seeking an experienced and passionate individual to fulfill the Strength and Conditioning Coach position for PWHL Vancouver. The successful candidate will be immersed in a multidisciplinary environment where strong communication and interpersonal skills among various healthcare professionals will prove to be an asset. The primary objective of the Strength & Conditioning Coach position is to optimize the on-ice performance of all athletes by implementing a multi-faceted program that integrates best practices in training, sport science and recovery.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work cohesively with the integrated support team (IST) members such as athletic therapists, mental health performance practitioners and nutritionists, to address the holistic performance and wellness of each athlete
- Communicate and plan with team coaches to best serve active roster players as well as reserve players
- Design individualized training plans for players based on their physical performance profile, injury history, position, and goals
- Create and implement progressive rehabilitation programs for injured athletes in partnership with the medical team. This may include both pre and post-operative interventions
- Utilize performance-based technology to extract meaningful insights related to training, wellness and on-ice performance. Clearly communicate findings and related performance-improvement strategies to athletes, coaches and IST members
- Attend all team practices, games (home & away), and team events
- Lead warm-up and cool-down routines at both practices and games
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Undergraduate degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Science or a related field is required
- Master’s Degree in Kinesiology or a related field is strongly preferred
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience working in high performance environments such as professional sports, national team programs, or with collegiate athletes
- Hockey experience is an asset
- Valid CPR or First Aid equivalent
- Must be available to work nights, weekends, and game/practice days
- Ability to travel internationally as well as work evenings and weekends
SKILLS, ABILITIES & OTHER ATTRIBUTES:
- Effective communication skills
- Effective planning and time management skills
- Experience with spots science technologies such as force plates and athlete monitoring systems
Salary Range: $72,000 – $90,000 CAD
Application Deadline: August 8th, 2025
Background check to be conducted once a successful candidate is hired.
The Professional Women’s Hockey League is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
