Faculty Coordinator - Graduate Diploma in Physical and Health Education

Douglas College; Coquitlam, New Westminster; Hybrid; CAD 71,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

A public educational institution in Metro Vancouver seeks a Faculty Coordinator for the Graduate Diploma in Physical and Health Education. This role involves coordinating course delivery, mentoring faculty, and promoting community partnerships. The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree and has experience in K-12 education. The position offers a salary ranging from $71,846 to $115,129 annually and promotes a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Hybrid work arrangements

Health and Dental Benefits

Defined-Benefit Pension Plan

Professional Development opportunities

Access to Fitness Centres

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in an applicable field required (PhD preferred).
• BC Teacher Certification or equivalent preferred.
• Demonstrated interest and experience with K-12 education.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of Graduate Diploma course delivery.
• Initiate promotion and community partnerships.
• Mentor faculty teaching within the Graduate Diploma.

Skills

Experience in K-12 education

Interest in physical education

Online/hybrid course delivery experience

Education

Master’s degree in applicable field

BC Teacher Certification

Job description

Faculty Coordinator - Graduate Diploma in Physical and Health Education

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
• 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.

Requirements for the role

• 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.

Primary Functions

• 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.

Job Duties and Tasks

• 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.
  • 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, 2026 to June 30, 2027, with possible extension to June 30, 2029. The position carries a two‑section time release for the 2026/2027 academic year. This position may require travel between the New Westminster and Coquitlam campuses.

Posting Details

Posting Number: 00736F

Position Type: Faculty – Coordinator

Position Title: Faculty Coordinator – Graduate Diploma in Physical and Health Education

Anticipated Start Date: 07/01/2026

End Date: 06/30/2027

Criminal Records Check: No

Open Until Filled: Yes

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.

Open Date: 12/09/2025

This position will remain open until filled with a first review date of January 5, 2026.

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

At Douglas College, we believe in a personal touch and the importance of genuine interactions. Every application is carefully reviewed by a member of our team without the use of AI tools.

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.

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