Assistant, Strength

**About Western**: Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference. **About Us**: Student Experience fosters equitable learning environments in which all students can thrive to their full potential. Through our commitment to integrating research, theory, and practice across all of the programs, resources, and supports we provide, Student Experience leads an ecosystem of people, places, and spaces that empower student thriving. Our vision is for all Mustangs to discover their personalized pathway through Western’s rich, wholistic learning environment; engage in brave conversations with our diverse community on and off campus, and develop the courage to be uncomfortable without fear of failure in order to thrive throughout their degree and after graduation. At Western, the Student Experience portfolio is organized into three inter-dependent pillars that provide the programmes and supports that inspire Western Students to discover themselves; engage with their communities and thrive as learners. These pillars are: Wellness & Wellbeing (comprised of the following departments: Health & Wellness, Student Support & Case Management and Wellness & Equity Education), Sport & Recreation (comprised of the following departments: Recreation & Active Well-being, Sport and Spirit & Connection), and Leadership & Learning (comprised of the following departments: Academic Support & Engagement and Careers & Experience). Professional and student staff working across these three pillars collaborate with student organizations and academic and administrative leaders throughout campus to foster inclusive and wholistic learning environments that maximize the potential of each student. The Sport & Recreation pillar collectively works to enrich student thriving through a focus on developing leadership and success in sport and recreation. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion we engage Mustangs in active-wellbeing and inspire spirit and tradition in order to strengthen the bonds of the Western community. Our vision is for students to discover balance in their lives and pursue challenges without fear of failure, ultimately enhancing their ability to thrive. Sport provides a broad spectrum of high-level athletic programme opportunities that coincide with the goal of providing all students with the best student experience. Support for these programmes (leadership, coaching, therapy, strength training, mental conditioning, academic support) are continually reviewed against the current trends in sport, and we align our sport model with the various provincial and national governing bodies that offer competition with other Universities. The current sport model provides a flexible sport structure that includes opportunities for all students to participate in different ways, including trying out and competing for OUA championships, U SPORTS championships, and affiliations to provincial sport organizations, which offer recognition opportunities at the league, provincial and national championship level. **Responsibilities**: PURPOSE OF ROLE: The Assistant, Strength & Conditioning will be charged with implementing the Strength & Conditioning programming for the Western Mustangs' varsity sports. This includes managing training schedules and ensuring each student-athlete is trained safely, effectively and within the programming outline. The responsibilities encompass the implementation of a comprehensive athlete development model, the provision of holistic performance support, and the development of programs beneficial to all stakeholders. By assisting coaches, this role will aid in positioning our teams competitively, ultimately enhancing the reputation of the Western Mustangs. RESPONSIBILITIES: - Assist in the design and execute tailored strength and conditioning programs for each sports team, ensuring alignment with the strategies developed by the S&C team. - Conduct hands-on training sessions with varsity teams, emphasizing the enhancement of athlete performance. Monitor and adapt training methods to meet individual athlete needs. - Stay informed about the latest trends and evidence-based practices in strength and conditioning. Suggest and incorporate innovative training interventions and tools to enhance athlete performance. - Work closely with athletic therapy teams to provide a seamless training experience for athletes. Share relevant information about injuries, performance, and athlete needs to ensure comprehensive care. - Contribute to integrating additional as