Elite Hockey HQ is looking for a Strength & Conditioning Coach to design and deliver hockey-specific training for athletes using our platform. This role focuses on building and refining periodized, season-phase strength and conditioning programming for hockey players at various levels, working alongside our performance and skill-development teams to ensure training translates to on-ice results.
What you'll do:
Design and periodize strength, power, and conditioning programs across off-season, pre-season, and in-season phases for hockey athletes
Adapt training loads and progressions based on athlete readiness data such as HRV, sleep, and soreness
Collaborate with skill and performance staff to align strength training with on-ice skill development priorities
Review and refine position-specific programming for forwards, defense, and goalies
Evaluate athlete testing data and adjust programs to address individual strengths and weaknesses
Communicate clearly with athletes (and where relevant, parents or team staff) on training plans, expectations, and progress
What we're looking for:
Degree in exercise science, kinesiology, athletic training, or a related field
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) or equivalent recognized certification
Demonstrated experience training hockey players or other ice-sport athletes
Strong understanding of periodization principles and season-phase training design
Ability to interpret readiness and biometric data (e.g., HRV, sleep, workload) to adjust programming
Excellent communication skills for working directly with athletes and coaching staff
Nice to have:
Experience working with junior, collegiate, or professional hockey programs
Familiarity with wearable readiness technology such as WHOOP or Fitbit
Background in remote or app-based coaching and program delivery
