Strength Connected is looking for an Academy Strength and Conditioning Coach to support our High Performance Training Program for basketball academy athletes.

This role is ideal for a coach who enjoys working with youth athletes, understands the importance of long-term athletic development, and can create a positive, structured, and educational training environment.

Our goal is to help young basketball athletes become stronger, more resilient, more confident, and better prepared for the demands of their sport.

About the Role The Academy Strength and Conditioning Coach will assist in delivering structured performance training sessions for basketball athletes. The coach will help athletes develop strength, movement quality, body awareness, confidence, and safe training habits that support performance on the court.

This is not just a workout delivery role. We are looking for someone who can coach, teach, communicate clearly, and help athletes understand why they are training.

Key Responsibilities

- Coach youth athletes through strength and conditioning sessions
- Teach proper movement mechanics and strength training technique
- Create a positive, safe, and encouraging training setting
- Help athletes build confidence in the gym
- Support athletes in developing strength, power, coordination, balance, and durability
- Educate athletes on the purpose behind exercises and training principles
- Reinforce proper gym etiquette, effort, consistency, and accountability




- Work collaboratively with the Strength Connected coaching team
- Communicate professionally with athletes, parents, and staff when needed
- Support the overall standard and culture of the High Performance Training Program

Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is passionate about coaching youth athletes and understands that great coaching is about more than exercise selection. You should be able to connect with young athletes, hold them to a high standard, and create an environment where they feel supported, challenged, and motivated to improve.

You should be able to work weekday evenings and weekends.

Preferred qualifications include

- Personal training or strength and conditioning certification
- Experience coaching youth athletes
- Experience working with basketball athletes or team sport athletes
- Strong understanding of movement quality, strength training fundamentals, and athletic development
- Ability to communicate clearly with athletes and parents
- Professional, reliable, organized, and coachable

Coaching Qualities We Value
- Athlete-first mindset
- Strong communication skills
- Positive energy and professionalism
- Ability to teach, not just instruct
- Commitment to long-term athlete development
- Attention to movement quality and safety
- Willingness to learn and grow within the Strength Connected coaching system
- Ability to create trust with athletes and parents

Pay: $26.00-$40.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Strength and Conditioning Coach (North Vancouver)
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