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Post End Date :
February 18, 2026 at 11 : 59 PMThis job advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy in the Administrative Professional (Employee Group)
Please note this is a part-time, seasonal, fixed-term contract. The current season will conclude April 30, 2026, and will resume June 1, 2026, and is expected to conclude March 1, 2027.
About the Role :
Reporting to the Associate Director, Sports Performance, the Community Sports Performance Coach will primarily be responsible for overseeing the development of community-based athletes and developing the Brock Sports Performance brand.
The Community Sports Performance Coach enhances community engagement with local sports organizations, coaches, and athletes, providing expertise to aspiring athletes to enhance Brock’s community outreach and increase annual revenue generation opportunities for Brock Sport & Recreation. The Sports Performance Coach will exemplify equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of student athlete development, providing a safe sport environment.
The Community Sports Performance Coach will :
- Coordinate the outreach and marketing for community teams and athletes
- Coordinate the scheduling of the Brock Sports Performance centre for community teams, small group and individual training for local High school, Club, Provincial and National level athletes
- Lead coaching, assessing and programming for all community athlete groups
- Lead the development of our athlete development program
- Lead the marketing and promotional seminars for all prospective groups
- Interview, hire and train all part time Brock Sports Performance community staff
- Conduct weekly Brock Sports Performance community staff meetings
- Develop and maintain relationships with local high school coaches, athletic directors, and other key stakeholders in the community
- Create and manage social media content that promotes Brock Sports Performance
- Assist administrative staff with invoicing and processing payments
Performance Coach for 1-2 Varsity Teams
Design, implement, conduct, monitor and evaluate strength and conditioning programs for assigned Brock University varsity teams.Work collaboratively with Sport Coaches and Associate Director of Performance to create a list of priorities for each assigned team, developing needs analysis, yearly training plans in accordance with team goals.Work with assigned varsity teams to ensure adequate preparation and recovery strategies are implemented prior to and after each practice, training session and competition.Take part in weekly integrated support team meetings and department meetingsAssist with the rehabilitation of injured athletes in collaboration with therapy staff for the teams you are responsible for.Supervise the Brock Performance Centre facility in accordance with current policies and procedures.Manage several student volunteers on each team and provide education sessions during staff training.Conduct fitness testing for assigned varsity teams, create team results and player profiles on templates provided.Monitor in-season and off-season team training sessions, reporting attendance to Associate Director of PerformanceAssist in the recruiting process of varsity athletes for assigned teamsThis position will be required to work afternoons, evenings and occasional weekends based on operational needs.
Key Skills and Experience :
Undergraduate Degree in Kinesiology, Human Kinetics, Physiology, or Physical Education;Internationally recognized certification in strength and conditioning (, CSCS, CSCCA, UKSCA, ASCA) and Standard First Aid / CPR / AED;Coaching and administration experience, working in an athletic setting (large and small groups);Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience combined with experience in strength and conditioning coaching at the high school, collegiate or professional level;Knowledge of University (USPORTS / OUA) athletic environment;Proven ability to work with sports teams, varsity athletes and coaches in training and evaluating athletic performance for multiple sports;Understanding of the performance, strength and conditioning requirements and programs associated with success in national and international sports;Ability to demonstrate the proper use of strength and conditioning equipment in high performance facilities;Understanding of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, and proficient computer skills, including MS Office Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel spreadsheets, internet search engines, and web applications;Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills;Proven ability to work collaboratively with sports teams, varsity athletes, and coaches in developing, delivering and evaluating performance programs for multiple sports;Ability to mentor, motivate, coach, and inspire student-athletes.Preferred or Asset Skills :
Master’s degree in exercise science, kinesiology, or a related field;CSEP (Certified Exercise Physiologist) certificate;NCCP and / or USAW Weightlifting; andNational Strength Conditioning Association and / or CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist).Additional Information :
This is a part-time, seasonal, fixed term contract.The current season will conclude April 30th, 2026.The seasonal dates are June 1st 2026 to March 1st, 2027.Hourly Rate : $ to $ per hour.We are committed to offering flexible work arrangements where possible as outlined in our . As a student-centered organization, all employees are required to work on campus as needed.
Brock University is committed to creating a respectful and equitable workplace. We strive to foster a culture of diversity and inclusion in our work and learning environments. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, Indigenous Peoples, people who identify as Black, African and / or Caribbean, as racialized and / or as from ethnic and cultural minority groups, and other underrepresented demographic groups at Brock and in the Niagara region. Brock also recognizes intersectionality and the interconnected identities, histories, and experiences of these aforementioned groups.
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