Head Strength & Conditioning Coach PWHL San Jose Closing Date: 20 September 2026 Salary: $71,000.00

Salary: $71,000.00 - $85,000.00 / Annually Location: San Jose, United States PWHL San Jose is seeking a highly motivated and collaborative Head Strength & Conditioning Coach to join our high-performance staff. This full-time position plays a key role in optimizing player performance, supporting injury prevention and rehabilitation, and contributing to the overall success of our athletes throughout the season. The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary performance team alongside Athletic Therapists, Nutrition, Mental Performance, Coaching Staff, and Hockey Operations. This individual will be responsible for designing and implementing evidence-based training programs while fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and athlete development. The Head Strength & Conditioning Coach plays a vital role in optimizing athlete performance by leading an integrated, evidence-based approach to training, sport science, and recovery. Working within a multidisciplinary environment, this individual collaborates closely with healthcare and performance professionals to support athlete health and readiness. The ideal candidate brings strong communication skills and a performance-driven mindset to help maximize on-ice results. This posting is for a newly created position. The pay range for this position is $71,000 to $85,000 USD annually. Key Duties & Responsibilities Supervise and direct all players, including active roster and reserve players, with respect to their strength and conditioning and rehabilitation programming, serving as the authority on player training decisions within the performance department. Where applicable, manage and provide direct oversight of the S&C Assistant, including day-to-day direction, task assignment, and professional development. Lead pre-season medical planning in collaboration with coaches and medical staff, contributing to the development of individualized athlete preparation plans prior to the start of each season. Develop, lead, and communicate return to play planning and protocols for injured players in collaboration with coaches and the medical team, ensuring athlete readiness is assessed and documented prior to return. Manage the performance department budget, including planning, tracking, and reporting on expenditures allocated to the department. Lead procurement and ordering for the performance department, including supplements, equipment, and related supplies. Design individualized training plans for players based on their physical performance profile, injury history, position, and goals. Collaborate with the integrated support team (IST) on a day-to-day basis, including athletic therapists, mental performance practitioners, and nutritionists, to support athlete health, performance, and wellness. Utilize performance-based technology to extract meaningful insights related to training, wellness, and on-ice performance. Clearly communicate findings and related performance-improvement strategies to athletes, coaches, and IST members. Lead warm-up, activation, and cool-down routines at both practices and games. Attend all team practices, games (home & away), and team events. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sportsmith