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The Strength and Conditioning Specialist is responsible for providing strength and conditioning expertise working as part of a multidisciplinary team in support of York Lions Varsity Teams, Student-Athletes and Coaches. The role performs a variety of fitness assessments, develops physical preparation programs and delivers training sessions to identified teams / student-athletes. The role requires commitment and adherence to the values and principles of Athletics and Recreation as expressed in the mandate of the department.

To be considered for this opportunity, you will bring the following:

Education: University degree in Kinesiology or related field or an equivalent of 4 years recent experience (defined as within the last five years) working at York University and performing the same or similar tasks. This education equivalency is in addition to the experiential requirements outlined below

Current certifications required: NSCA - CSCS (National Strength Conditioning Association Certificate Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Standard CPR and First Aid required.

Experience: Minimum 2 years' experience in a high-performance strength and conditioning training facility or setting, in addition to practical experience in individual and/or group/team training (e.g., fitness assessment, physiological testing, programming, session delivery and counseling. Minimum of 2 years' experience collaborating with coaches &and multidisciplinary staff teams to support individual / team development.

For full position details, including skills and knowledge requirements, and to apply to this exciting opportunity visit the External Career Portal (www.yorku.ca/jobs) and refer to posting 114189.

Apply before July 10th, 2026 to be considered