Kinesiologist Exercise Instructor

University of British Columbia; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Vancouver is seeking a Kinesiologist Exercise Instructor to teach exercise classes online and in-person, primarily assisting individuals with chronic brain conditions. This role involves preparing engaging class programs, assessing participant safety, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to enhance the BC Brain Wellness Program. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and excellent interpersonal skills to support and communicate effectively with participants. The position offers approximately 12 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Sensitivity to issues faced by individuals with neurological diseases.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision.
• Proficiency in written and verbal English.

Responsibilities

• Instruct online and in-person exercise classes.
• Prepare class programming and modifications.
• Conduct participant assessments ensuring safety.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Event planning

Compassionate communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology or related science

Job description

Staff - Non Union Job Category Miscellaneous Staff Job ProfileMisc Staff Hourly - Sport Instructor Job Title Kinesiologist Exercise Instructor Department Cresswell Laboratory | Centre for Brain Health | Faculty of Medicine Compensation Range See details below. Posting End Date December 18, 2025

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date: December 31, 2026

This position is subject to the satisfactory completion of required background checks.

The expected pay for this position is $27.00/hour.

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Job Summary

The Vision of the BC Brain Wellness Program is Brain Wellness, Beyond All Boundaries. We are leveraging the collective power of clinical care, lifestyle programs, education, and research to design a comprehensive and integrated approach to brain wellness for people with chronic brain conditions, care partners and healthy agers. The BC Brain Wellness Program (BCBWP) is an interactive effort to establish clinically relevant lifestyle approaches to complement medical treatment in the clinics at the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health (DMCBH). By combining clinical care with interventions that support healthier lifestyles, the BC Brain Wellness Program team hopes to improve and sustain quality of life for people living with brain disorders and their care partners, as well as to offer healthy agers the opportunity to enhance their wellness and engage in preventative lifestyle measures. The BC Brain Wellness Program brings together the DMCBH, the Allan McGavin Sports Medicine Clinic at the University of British Columbia and Vancouver Coastal Health. Expertise is drawn from many fields including the School of Music, Physiotherapy, Kinesiology, Neurology, Psychiatry, Neurosciences, Nutrition as well as several community partners.

Organizational Status

The BCBWP is seeking an individual to join our team as a contract Kinesiologist Exercise Instructor (~12h/week). The individual will work closely with the Program Manager, Exercise Lead and the multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals and research staff at the Center for Brain Health to contribute to our current programs. The individual will work closely in a multidisciplinary team environment, and have access to electronic medical records. They will report directly to the Exercise Lead and Program Manager.

Work Performed

• Instruct online (via Zoom) and in-person (UBC and off-campus locations such as St. Paul’s Hospital and Youville Residence) exercise classes for the BCBWP and research interventions such as the IMPACT360 study.
• Prepare appropriate exercise class programming to facilitate an engaging class that is inclusive.
• Make modifications and improvements to the exercise programming and provide education on proper movement and exercise mechanics.
• Work closely with the exercise lead and program coordinator in the design, execution, and evaluation of exercise programs at the BCBWP.
• Assist in conducting assessments ensuring safety and suitability for participation.
• Provide insights and recommendations to enhance program accessibility, participant engagement, and overall effectiveness.
• Analyze program enrolment, engagement, and other logistics to provide program insights and recommendations.
• Other related tasks assigned by the Exercise Lead and Program Manager.

Consequences of Error/Judgment

Poor decisions/errors in judgment may compromise the BCBWP, breach the trust and confidentiality of research participants, and may result in financial loss to the PI, the Centre, and the University. Even simple typographical mistakes may result in distress to stakeholders and be damaging to the program and the reputation of the team and Director. They may influence the ability of the PI to meet critical deadlines and affect funding applications and ongoing program obligations.

Supervision Received

The Kinesiologist Exercise Instructor will work closely with the Exercise Lead and multidisciplinary staff as well as students at the BC Brain Wellness Program. Individual will report to Exercise Lead and Program Manager.

Supervision Given

The Kinesiologist Exercise Instructor may provide supervision for the student volunteers.

Minimum Qualifications

• Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own.
• Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology or a related science.
• Previous experience teaching group exercise classes and be a Registered Kinesiologist with insurance.
• Excellent interpersonal skills are required as the applicant must be sensitive to the issues faced by individuals living with neurological disease and be able to communicate compassionately with patient participants.
• The need for accuracy in reporting, and attention to detail cannot be overstated.
• The applicant needs to be well organized event planning, scheduling, and record keeping.
• The desire to make a positive difference in the lives of participants and their families is essential.
• The applicant must enjoy working as part of a large multidisciplinary team.
• However, they will also have the ability to work independently (albeit under general supervision) once they have demonstrated the ability to show initiative.
• The applicant must be adept in written and verbal English.
• Computers skills are of crucial importance: Word Processing, Internet (Zoom), email experience is required.
• Standard Level First Aid, and CPR C are assets.