Technical Specialist - Assistant Coach-Strength and Conditioning Swimming Focus (STR-SWM)

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Hiring Unit:

Athletics and Recreation

Varsity - Strength and Conditioning
 

Position Summary:

will be responsible for aiding the Strength and Conditioning Coach in the implementation of performance and development initiatives that help ensure the physical preparation of McGill’s varsity student-athletes.  This seasonal position primarily focuses on the swim program, but may include supporting other teams and department initiatives as required.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist, critique, and coach McGill student-athletes utilizing the varsity weight-room (non-swimming) when present and available to do so.
• Attend 1-2 meetings per month with the McGill Strength and Conditioning team to ensure consistency, communication, and establish an optimal training environment.
• Aid in the collection of sport science data, when applicable, across various sports, such as, at events and sport specific combines. 
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and optimal training environment. 

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities: 

• B.Sc. Kinesiology/Human Kinetics/Exercise Science
• Valid NSCA- Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification or equivalent •    
• Valid level C CPR and Standard First Aid Certification     
• Experience as an elite athlete and/or developing and delivering evidence-based strength & conditioning programs 
• Experience working with athlete programming, monitoring and management technology.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with coaches, Varsity staff, sport med professionals, and student-athletes.   
• Experience coaching, teaching and/or directing student-athletes.

Minimum Education and Experience:

Hourly Salary:

(AMUSE D) $25.00

Estimated Number of Work Hours per Week:

3 (Part time)

Position Start Date:

2024-08-01

Position End Date:

2025-04-30

Deadline to Apply:

2024-07-18

McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.