Olympic Weightlifting Coach

Title: Olympic Weightlifting Coach 

Reports to: AWC Services Manager

Department: Athletic and Wellness Centre

Employment Type: Part-time

Duration/Term Length: 1 Academic Semester

Compensation: $30/Hour

Work Hours: 6-10 hours per week for 3 evenings per week (Sundays, 10am-12pm, and Wednesday and Friday, 6pm-8pm).

Location: Progress Campus; Athletic and Wellness Centre (may be required to travel to various locations to support competitions and team activities, as required)

Overview

The Olympic weightlifting coach works with a team of professional staff that support the student leadership and goals of the organization. The coach is responsible for ensuring each guest of the Athletic and Wellness Centre (AWC) has an exceptional experience by providing a high standard of service. The coach takes a holistic approach to providing services to members and clients. The coach supports program growth by promoting participation and enhancing member engagement in weightlifting programs. The coach has an interest in working in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment.

This position requires the incumbent to work effectively and foster cooperative relationships with student leaders as part of a student-focused organization.

Duties and Responsibilities

Specific duties and responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to the following:

Coaching

• Provides professional services to members in person, by telephone and/or email
• Conducts ongoing assessments of program participants and records progress
• Supervises club training hours in the AWC fitness centre
• Promotes new club registrations and aims to maximize participation in the program
• Collaborates with the Personal Trainers and other AWC staff on work related projects
• Ensures cleanliness of the training area and reports any equipment not in working order
• Reinforces the AWC Member Expectation agreement
• Creates a positive relationship and working environment with all members and staff
• Aids in ensuring all CCSAI facilities reflect a professional image
• Must accompany select athletes to at least one competition per semester, subject to AWC Services Manager approval and operational requirements

Operational Requirements

• Must be available to coach on Sundays, 10am-12pm, and Wednesday and Friday, 6pm-8pm
• Must be available for competition days and team travel outside of the regular training schedule; will be discussed and approved each semester with the AWC Services Manager, and will be agreed upon in advance
• Attend AWC monthly staff meetings and other required department meetings and training

Qualifications

Education

Degree or diploma in an exercise/ health science discipline such as fitness, kinesiology or similar

Certification

An NCCP certification for the sport of Weightlifting is required. A fully certified “Competition Introduction” Coach or higher is required.

Experience

• Minimum one year experience coaching with a competitive weightlifting club
• Experience working in a high-profile athletic environment is an asset
• Experience implementing a variety of physical assessment protocols, including body composition and various musculoskeletal assessments, is considered an asset
• Experience as a competitive weightlifting athlete is considered an asset

Specialized Knowledge

• Proficiency in the use of computers, email, office and related applications is a must
• Using social media marketing is considered an asset
• CPR must be current
• General knowledge of the sport laws surrounding weightlifting and understanding current trends in the sport is mandatory

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal and communication skills
• Superior motivation strategies
• High level team programming ability
• Excellent time management and team organization
• Critical thinking and team culture development
• Ability to work in a team environment, as well as independently and with minimum supervision
• Professional work ethic, ability to exercise good judgment, positive attitude, tact and initiative
• Customer focused, flexible and adaptable
• Ability to build strong relationships and retain long-term business
• Desire to learn and participate in professional development opportunities
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

Please Note: We are hiring for a current vacancy

Deadline to Apply: Wednesday October 14, 2026 at 4:30pm

We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted. We are committed to meeting the needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please contact Human Resources.