Permanent, Full-Time 

Monday-Thursday, 40 hour week

Start date: August 15, 2024

Mulgrave is one of Canada’s leading independent co-educational pre-K – 12 day schools, serving the North Shore of Vancouver. We are an established IB Continuum World School with a reputation for excellence and innovation. We are now seeking applicants for the role of Fitness Development Coordinator. 

Reporting to the Director of Athletics & Physical Health Education, this position is to supervise and manage the fitness centre while providing fitness programming for students and staff. This will include working with our Varsity teams, student-athletes, and coaches to enhance their physical conditioning, mobility and performance. Providing first aid services at all games, tournaments and major athletic events hosted at Mulgrave will also be a key requirement of the role.

Duties and Responsibilities

Including but not limited to the following:

• Supervise the fitness centre throughout the day and after school (Mon-Thur)
• Assist students and staff in creating fitness workouts and programs
  Help design and coordinate strength and conditioning, warm-up, cool down  and recovery sessions for Varsity teams and athletes (pre and post game)
• Design and deliver the Strength and Conditioning LEAP (Tuesday-Thursday)
• Act as an OFA 2 attendant throughout the school day as needed
  Travel with Varsity teams to major tournaments (first aid and chaperone)
• Assist Middle School PHE teachers with the delivery of the PHE fitness unit

Qualifications:

• Canadian resident and legally entitled to work in Canada
• NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) or equivalent
• Occupational First Aid Level 2 Certification (OFA 2) or willingness to obtain
• Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology or related field
• Knowledge and certifications in taping and wrapping
• Class IV drivers licence or willingness to obtain

Preferred Experiences and Qualities

• Demonstrated experience working with high school and/or club teams, athletes and coaches, ideally in basketball, soccer, rugby and/or volleyball
• The ability to communicate effectively with all members of the school
• The ability to work collaboratively and respectfully with students, teachers, coaches, and other staff members

All Mulgrave faculty and staff are expected to:

• Endorse and apply the school’s mission, vision and core values  
• Participate in staff and parent meetings and special events as required
• Model respectful and timely communication with students, colleagues, coaches and parents

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commitment 

In order to provide the best possible learning environment for our highly diverse, multicultural student population, Mulgrave actively seeks to recruit teachers from groups that have been traditionally underrepresented in independent and international school faculties. BIPoC and 2SLGBTQ+ educators and those with disabilities are warmly encouraged to apply, and invited to reach out for more information about our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice.

The base annual salary for this position is competitive and falls within the range of $50,000.00 – $65,000.00. The final salary offer will be determined based on the candidate’s qualifications, and relevant experience in accordance with BC labour laws and company policies.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that is very competitive, as well as opportunities for professional growth. Our benefits include:

• Personal day 
• Sick days
• 8% RRSP contribution (non-matching)
• Extended health and dental coverage
• Short and long term disability insurance
• Professional and career development/training opportunities
• Employee assistance program
• Plenty of opportunities to get to know your colleagues during our various social events throughout the year
• Fitness / weight room access
• Chair massages

Please visit our website at www.mulgrave.com for further information about our School and detailed job description.

Resumes should be submitted through Mulgrave Careers by April 19th, 2024. Given the location of the school, applicants must provide their own transportation.

We thank all interested parties. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.