Faculty Coordinator - Graduate Diploma in Physical and Health Education

Faculty Coordinator - Graduate Diploma in Physical and Health Education

Salary Range: $71,846.00 – $ 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 Sport Science Department in the Faculty of Science & Technology is seeking a Coordinator for their Graduate Diploma in Physical and Health Education (GDPHE) Program.

Do what you love. Be good t’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.

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
• Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
• Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
• Professional Development opportunities
• Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes

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

• A Master’s 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.

• 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.

• 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 Diploma.
  • 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.
  • Ma…