Date: Jun 16, 2025
Location: Waterloo, CA
Company: Wilfrid Laurier University
Department: Athletics and Recreation
Job Type: Continuing
Full-time/Part-time: Full Time (>=1249 hrs/year)
Campus: Waterloo
Reports to: Manager, Sports Medicine and Athlete Performance
Employee Group: WLUSA
Application Deadline: June 29, 2025
Requisition ID: 9972
Wilfrid Laurier University is a leading multi-campus university that excels at educating with purpose. Through its exceptional employees, students, researchers, leaders, and educators, Laurier has built a reputation as a world-class institution known for its rich student experience, academic excellence, and global impact. With a commitment to Indigenization and commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, Laurier’s thriving community has a place for everyone.
Laurier has more than 21,000 students and 2,100 faculty and staff across campuses in Waterloo and Brantford, as well locations in Kitchener and Milton. The university is committed to providing an inclusive workplace, a flexible work policy and employing a workforce that is reflective of local and national demographics. Laurier’s Waterloo, Kitchener, and Brantford campuses are located on the shared traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishnaabe, and Haudenosaunee peoples. This land is part of the Dish with One Spoon Treaty between the Haudenosaunee and Anishnaabe peoples and symbolizes the agreement to share, protect our resources, and not to engage in conflict. Laurier’s Milton campus is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit, and part of the Nanfan Treaty of 1701 between the British Crown and the Haudenosaunee Confederacy.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Coordinator, High Performance Strength and Conditioning reports to the Manager, Sports Medicine and Athlete Performance, within the portfolio of the Associate Director, Interuniversity Sport Programs and leads the development, implementation, and coordination of comprehensive sport-specific training plans. This role emphasizes athlete-centered, outcome-driven programs and oversees the High Performance Area, ensuring the integration of modern sport science knowledge and technologies. Collaborating extensively with athletic coaches and support staff, the Coordinator designs tailored strength and conditioning programs and ensures high-quality service delivery. Supervision of certified staff and oversight of clinical and experiential learning programs are key responsibilities. Additionally, the Coordinator facilitates sport dietician services and integrates education initiatives from the Kinesiology department to enhance student-athlete performance. The position also involves strategic yearly training planning with interuniversity coaches, focusing on identifying key performance indicators for each athletic program.
This role has a university-wide mandate and travel to other campuses and locations may be required to attend meetings or events.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters degree in Kinesiology, Health Science or related field
• Minimum of 8 years experience in a relevant work environment. Preferably at the professional, Olympic/para Olympic, University or College Level
• Practical experience in planning and conducting individual and or group/team training.
• NSCA-CSCS (National Strength and Conditioning Association) certification or equivalent. Applicants nearing completion also considered.
• Canadian Strength and Conditioning Association Member preferred
• First Responder & Basic Life Support Certification considered an asset
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work with others in an environment that requires quick decisions that protect the safety and well-being of the student-athlete.
• Experience working with high performance athletes and coaches
• Valid ‘G’ Drivers License required
• Criminal Background reference check required
• Knowledge of sport science theory, nutrition considered an asset
• Knowledge of OUA and U Sports procedures and protocols
• Experience with community development practice, crisis/trauma treatment, Concussion Protocol, Return to Train best practices (re. COVID-19, Concussion Management)
• Experience managing response to crisis situations and experience working as part of case management support team
• Experience with program support and development, including training and awareness programs and peer leadership programs
• Demonstrated ability in meeting-facilitation, oral presentations and situations of conflict
• Demonstrated ability to relate to students, faculty and staff in ways that build trust and confidence
• Proven ability to work within and assist others in navigating through complex systems; understanding of treatment programs, sport medicine and mental health terminology, including diagnostic categories;
• knowledge of privacy guidelines (PHIPA/FIPPA) and ability to communicate difficult/sensitive information
• Proven ability to work in diverse community with students of varied ages and backgrounds presenting a range of difficulties and personal issues
• Flexibility of working hours will be required to meet student athlete needs which may arise outside of traditional work hours
  Hours of Work: This is a full time, continuing position. The normal hours of work are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday. Flexibility in hours will be required, including evening and/or weekend work due to events. When possible, the manager will adjust the work schedule so that no more than 35 hours are worked in a week.
  This role offers limited flexibility regarding flexible work arrangements. Please see Policy 8.14 (Flexible Work Policy) for more information. All arrangement must be approved by the direct manager. On occasion, this schedule may need to be adjusted to meet operational requirements.

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