Mindcafe India
Website:
mindcafe.app
Job details:
Role Overview
We are hiring a Strength & Conditioning Coach to work with elite Kayaking & Canoeing athletes (top-tier national campers) preparing for high-level international competition, including the Asian Games 2026.
This is a hardcore performance role. You will be responsible for designing and executing a complete, periodized S&C program from scratch, aligned with the demands of water sports and elite-level competition.
This is not a “gym trainer” position. You will directly influence the performance, endurance, and injury resilience of high-level athletes.
Key Responsibilities
Program Design & Execution
- Design and implement a full periodized Strength & Conditioning program tailored to kayaking & canoeing demands
- Align training cycles with competition timelines and athlete readiness
- Continuously adapt programs based on performance data and athlete feedback
Training Delivery
- Lead daily sessions including warm-ups, strength training, and recovery protocols
- Focus on strength, endurance, core stability, mobility, and sport-specific conditioning
- Ensure correct technique, progression, and load management
Performance Optimization
- Work closely with physiotherapist, nutritionist, and coaches to optimize athlete performance
- Integrate recovery, injury prevention, and conditioning strategies into training plans
- Monitor fatigue, workload, and overall athlete readiness
On-ground Athlete Management
- Train and manage a group of elite athletes in a high-performance environment
- Maintain structured records of training plans, progression, and performance outcomes
Role Requirements
- Proven experience as a Strength & Conditioning Coach with competitive athletes
- Strong ability to design and execute periodized training programs independently
- Understanding of high-performance training principles, load management, and recovery
- Experience working in elite or national-level sports environments
- Exposure to water sports (preferred, not mandatory)
Mandatory Conditions
- Must be from Uttarakhand
- Must be available to stay at the academy from April to October 2026
- Comfortable working in a fully residential, high-intensity training environment
Infrastructure & Support
- Fully equipped gym available
- On-ground collaboration with physiotherapist, nutritionist, and coaching staff
- Accommodation provided (residential role)
- Travel expenses reimbursed
- Food NOT Included
What This Role Offers
- Direct involvement in training elite athletes preparing for international competition
- Complete ownership of S&C systems and performance outcomes
- High-exposure, high-impact role in a serious performance environment
Application Questions (Mandatory)
- Describe your experience working with elite or competitive athletes
- How do you design a periodized S&C program for endurance-based water sports?
- How do you balance strength, endurance, and recovery in high-performance athletes?
- Share an example where your program directly improved athlete performance
- Confirm your availability to stay in Tehri from April to October 2026
How to Apply
Apply via LinkedIn Jobs or send your CV along with answers to the above questions to team@mindcafe.app
This role is for coaches who can take full ownership of performance, not those who follow pre-made plans.
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