Senior Manager, Athlete Performance Services

About the company

lululemon is a performance apparel company focused on yoga, running, training, and a range of athletic activities. The brand develops technical fabrics and functional designs to create products and experiences that help people move, improve, connect, and stay well. Its success is built on product innovation, store excellence, a strong commitment to its people, and meaningful community relationships. The organization aims to drive positive change and support a healthier, more inclusive, and growth-oriented future.

About the team

The Product Innovation group brings fresh ideas, technologies, research, and product concepts into the lululemon business. Backed by a diverse innovation team, strong human and material research capabilities, and a Science of Feel approach, the team works to keep the company ahead in sport, exercise, and lifestyle apparel.

Role summary

In this role, you will lead athlete performance services within the Elite Athlete Performance team and help build a world-class sport science function that supports lululemon athletes and ambassadors while informing future performance apparel development.

What you will do

• Lead the full delivery of athlete performance services and act as the main point of contact for performance support, working directly with elite athletes in training and competition settings.
• Develop and refine athlete performance frameworks and service models, combining applied sport science methods with external performance partnerships to provide meaningful support.
• Turn real athlete challenges into practical performance insights that guide elite-focused product innovation, testing, and validation work.
• Work closely with Global Sports Marketing to plan and deliver athlete servicing in line with athlete relationships, contractual requirements, and priority needs.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or PhD in Sport Science, Exercise Physiology, Biomechanics, Kinesiology, or a closely related field.
• Deep experience providing applied performance support to elite athletes from varied sports, disciplines, backgrounds, and performance contexts.
• Strong professional standing as an applied practitioner capable of working in complex, high-pressure, real-world performance settings.
• Proven ability to build and deliver performance systems, servicing models, and support infrastructure across both fixed and mobile athlete environments.
• Ability to interpret performance data, direct observation, and athlete experience and convert them into actionable insights and solutions.
• Experience coordinating with external performance partners and specialist service providers.

Must-haves

• Take personal responsibility and recognize choice in every moment.
• Bring an entrepreneurial mindset and keep innovating to deliver strong outcomes.
• Communicate honestly and kindly while creating space for others to do the same.
• Lead with courage and accept that the chance to do great work is greater than the fear of failure.
• Build trust by putting people first and strengthening relationships.
• Blend fun and joy into how you work and interact.

Additional notes

Immigration support may be available for this position.

Compensation and benefits

The company follows a pay-for-performance philosophy that rewards strong individual and team results. The usual hiring range for this position is CAD 167,400 to CAD 219,700 per year, with the final base salary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. Permanent employees may also be eligible for an annual bonus program, subject to eligibility rules.

Other total rewards may include extended health and dental coverage, mental health support, paid time off, retirement and savings plan matching, a generous employee discount, fitness and yoga classes, parenthood top-up, a broad library of development courses, and access to people networks, mentorship programs, and leadership series.

Eligibility requirements apply to incentive programs, benefits, and perks. The company may change any of these offerings, in whole or in part, at any time without advance notice.

Work arrangement

This is a hybrid role with onsite collaboration required at least 4 days per week.

Workplace culture

The role is expected to support a culture that values in-person connection and teamwork.