Faculty Coordinator - Graduate Diploma in Physical and Health Education

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Position Information

Location New Westminster/Coquitlam Campus Salary Range
Salary Range: $71,846.00 - $115,129.00 per annum. Placement on the faculty salary scale is based on education, professional certification and experience and will be in accordance with the Collective Agreement.
The Opportunity
The Sport Science Department in the Faculty of Science & Technology is seeking a Coordinator for their Graduate Diploma in Physical and Health Education ( GDPHE ) Program.
WHO WE ARE
Do what you love. Be good at it. That's how Douglas College defines a great career. It's a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC's Top Employers. We love what we do. And we're looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada's best degree-granting colleges even better.


Be a part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning and work environments.
WHAT WE OFFER
We offer the opportunity to do what you do best in an inclusive, collaborative and collegial environment. At Douglas, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth, and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace.

• Transit-accessible campuses
• Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
• Competitive salaries
• Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
• Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
• Professional Development funding
• Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes

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WHAT IT TAKES
The GDPHE Coordinator position is integral to the leadership team and student experience in the Sport Science Department.

Requirements for the role are:

• A Masters degree in an applicable field required (PhD preferred).
• BC Teacher Certification or equivalent (preferred).
• Graduate-level work in Physical or Health Education.
• Demonstrated interest and experience with K-12 education.
• Demonstrated commitment to improving physical education and health teaching in schools.
• Courses in the program have a substantial on-line component. Experience with on-line/hybrid course delivery systems is an asset.
• Administrative experience would also be beneficial.

The primary functions of the GDPHE Coordinator are to:

• Coordinate all aspects of Graduate Diploma course delivery, curriculum review and program evaluation
• Initiate promotion, recruitment and community partnerships within Lower Mainland schools, post-secondary institutions, and Physical & Health Education Associations
• Mentor Douglas College Faculty teaching within the Graduate Diploma
• Act as a part of the SPSC Coordination Team for assigned department work.

The job duties and tasks include:

• Graduate Diploma advising, recruitment, and communication

• As the contact person for the Graduate Diploma program, manage teacher and administration requests for information on entrance requirements, transfers, grad requirements, etc.
• Provide Graduate Diploma specific information sessions to teachers as part of Douglas College Information Session nights
• Provide off-site Graduate Diploma information sessions at school district offices and schools
• Field student concerns relating to the program
• Organize and host Graduate Diploma orientation nights
• Create or update the Graduate Diploma information package annually
• Oversee Departmental website updates
• Review and edit materials provided by marketing related to the Graduate Diplo
• Review and edit Douglas College website related to the Graduate Diploma
• Upon request, attend conferences, professional development days, and schools in aid of promotion of the Graduate Diploma.



• Administration:

• Manage enrollment and monitor student retention
• Monitor equipment and facilities requirements for the Graduate Diploma in consultation with other coordinators and the SPSC Department Chair
• Facilitate purchases of equipment relevant to the Graduate Diploma (i.e., equipment for school-aged children)
• Coordinate new Graduate Diploma faculty orientation to Douglas College and the Sport Science department
• Facilitate curriculum development meetings between instructors
• Maintain and utilize a Program Advisory Committee for the Graduate Diploma Program
• Liaise with Student Engagement and Athletics for evening scheduling of Graduate Diploma classes to minimize disruptions of facilities use
• Act as program liaison for external and/or international partnerships.

Additional Information
The Sport Science Department at Douglas College offers a Graduate Diploma in Physical and Health Education, as well as a Post-Degree Diploma in Kinesiology, a Bachelor of Physical Education and Coaching ( BPEC ) with available Kinesiology or Health Promotion concentrations, and a Diploma in Sport Science with optional Specializations in Kinesiology or Health and Recreation.

This limited-term faculty coordinator position will run from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026, with possible extension to June 30, 2028. The position carries a two-section time release for the 25/26 academic year. This position may require travel between the New Westminster and Coquitlam campuses.
Posting Number 00679F Position Type Faculty - Coordinator Position Title Faculty Coordinator - Graduate Diploma in Physical and Health Education Anticipated Start Date 07/01/2025 End Date 06/30/2026 Needs a Criminal Records Check No

How To Apply

Open Date 03/04/2025 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Important Note
Only qualified internal applicants will be considered for this position. Interested applicants must submit their application and all required documents online on the Douglas College Career Site www.douglascollegecareers.ca .

This position will remain open until filled with a first review date of March 19, 2025.

Please ensure your application documents clearly show how you meet the required knowledge, skills and abilities of the position for which you are applying.

Please note that successful candidates will be required to provide a copy of their educational credentials and/or transcripts as part of the onboarding process.

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Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status.