Strength and Conditioning Strategic Lead

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Ottawa, Ontario, Canada .
contract . March 31, 2026

Description

Position Overview

Maverick Volleyball Club is seeking an independent Technical Expert in Strength & Conditioning to support both the evaluation of vendor proposals and the oversight of selected training services.

This engagement is structured in two defined phases:

Phase 1: RFP Evaluation (April 30, 2026)
Technical review and scoring of submitted proposals, including advisory support in vendor selection.
Phase 2: Program Oversight (June 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027)
Ongoing monitoring and quality assurance of the selected vendor(s)’ strength and conditioning programming.

During Phase 2, the Technical Expert will also establish and lead a small advisory committee of subject-matter experts to support program evaluation and provide multi-disciplinary perspectives. The Technical Expert will act in an independent advisory capacity, providing objective, evidence-based assessments to support decision-making and ensure alignment with current industry standards. The Technical Expert will report to the National and Provincial Program Manager.

Scope of Work

Phase 1: RFP Evaluation

Review and score seven vendor proposals against predefined technical criteria.
Assess program design, periodization, load management strategies, and athlete monitoring approaches.
Participate in evaluation meetings and, if required, vendor interviews.
Provide a written evaluation summary and scoring rationale to support final selection decisions.

Estimated Commitment: 30 hours over 6 weeks.

Phase 2: Program Oversight (June 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027)

Program Oversight

Conduct periodic (i.e. quarterly) reviews of vendor programming and delivery.
Evaluate alignment with approved proposals and recognized strength and conditioning standards.
Review KPIs related to athlete development, performance, and injury risk management.
Provide written reports with findings and recommendations following each review cycle.
Flag material risks, gaps, or deviations from agreed standards.

Expert Advisory Committee

Establish and chair a small advisory committee (i.e. 3–5 members) with complementary expertise (i.e. sport science, physiotherapy, high-performance coaching).
Provide recommendations on committee composition for approval by Maverick Volleyball Club.
Lead periodic committee reviews (i.e., aligned with reporting cycles) to gather diverse technical perspectives.
Synthesize committee input into clear, actionable recommendations for Maverick Volleyball Club.

Clarifications:

Maverick Volleyball Club will approve committee members and determine compensation (if applicable).
The Technical Expert is responsible for coordination and leadership, not contracting or paying committee members unless otherwise agreed.

Estimated Commitment: Candidate to submit an estimation.

Authority & Reporting

The Technical Expert provides independent recommendations to Maverick Volleyball Club leadership.
Final decisions regarding vendor selection, program changes, and implementation remain with Maverick Volleyball Club.
The Expert may recommend corrective actions but does not have direct authority to enforce operational changes.

Conflict of Interest & Eligibility

To ensure a fair and impartial process:

The selected Technical Expert, their business entities, and any affiliated training facilities are not eligible to submit a proposal or participate as a vendor in this RFP.
“Affiliates” include organizations where the candidate has a financial interest, employment relationship, or active coaching role.
Candidates must disclose any current or recent (within the past 2 years) relationships with potential bidders.
Maverick Volleyball Club reserves the right to determine whether a disclosed relationship constitutes a conflict of interest.

Context: Athlete Population

Competitive volleyball athletes (youth to high-performance levels, 11U to 18U)
Focus on long-term athlete development, performance enhancement, and injury prevention
Programs may include off-season, pre-season, and in-season training phases

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or related field
CSCS (or equivalent) certification required
7–10+ years of experience in strength and conditioning, ideally in volleyball or comparable team sports
Experience evaluating programs, systems, or vendors is strongly preferred

Deliverables

Phase 1:

Completed scoring matrix
Written evaluation summary with recommendations

Phase 2:

Quarterly (or agreed frequency) oversight reports
Committee-informed evaluation summaries
Final annual program assessment (May 2027)

Compensation & Structure

Compensation structure (fixed fee or hourly) will be defined based on the agreed scope for each phase.
Proponents are encouraged to propose a fee structure aligned with the outlined scope and deliverables.

Ideal Candidate

An experienced, independent strength and conditioning professional with the ability to critically evaluate programming, lead collaborative expert discussions, and communicate clear, actionable recommendations while maintaining objectivity and high-performance standards.

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