JOB POSTING:
Adult and Physical Literacy Programmer
(temporary from May 1-October 30, 2015)
PISE (The Pacific Institute for Sport Excellence) opened in 2008 as the first summer sport institute in Canada and is an
independent not for profit organization located on the Camosun College Interurban campus. The Institute brings together
excellence in community sport and active healthy living development, sport and exercise education, sport technology
research, and world-class athlete performance services. PISE, in collaboration with its partners the Canadian Sport Institute
and Camosun College, serves the community, students, high performance athletes and coaches from across the region,
province and country to provide world class training, education, testing, and applied research and innovation services
together within a state of the art facility.
PISE is a recognized leader in community sport and active healthy living development through the delivery of high quality
programs and education to the community based on the principles of Canadian Sport 4 Life (CS4L), including an emphasis on
Physical Literacy for Youth and Active for Life for all adults.
PISE plays a lead role managing Commonwealth Legacy funding support and services for high performance athletes and sport
in the CRD through the development and maintenance of world class facilities and training environments. To achieve this role
PISE works in close partnership with Canadian Sport Institute and with national team sports training in the CRD through a High
Performance Advisory Group.
Description of Position:
This role will assist the Community Program Manager with all adult programming as well as assist the Physical Literacy
Coordinator with all physical literacy Programs.
Adult Programmer Roles & Responsibilities:
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Email program participants and database about upcoming programs
Create marketing collateral for all programs
Assist with editting program guides published 3 times per annum
Assist Marketing and Communications Coordinator with updating all program information on website as needed
Handling phone/in-person inquiries, registration using PISE’s point of sale system and client follow-ups in regards to
PISE programs
Responsible for grant disbursement
Oversee the marketing and promotion of SportStart Grant in the community (schools, events)
Write, edit and update external contracts
Light cleaning and room set ups as necessary for special events and programs
Assist with facility tours for shool groups, clients, etc
Physical Literacy Programmer Roles & Responsibilities:
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Work as part of a team programming and delivering safe and engaging physical literacy programs for children and
youth
Be familiar with physical literacy, grade-appropriate curriculum goals and the Candian Sport for Life LTAD model
Deliver fundamental movement and fundamental sport skills
JOB POSTING:
Adult and Physical Literacy Programmer
(temporary from May 1-October 30, 2015)
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Assist with Summer Camp deliver and programming
Organize equipment set-up/take-down for all physical literacy sports/activities
Ensure a safe environment for the children, both physically and emotionally
Administer first aid if necessary
Required Qualifications:
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Post-secondary education in either Kinesiology, Child/youth services, Sport Management, Leadership/Coaching or
other related field
Intermediate level of skill in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Previous use of a point of sale system for program registration, i.e. Class, Active Net
At least one year of programming/lesson planning experience
Experience with mentoring or supervising team members in a team environment
Experience participating in and leading a variety of sports/athletic activities
Current Standard First Aid and CPR Level C certification
Clear Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Screen dated within the past 6 months (or ability to have this
Check completed prior to hiring)
NCCP FMS and HIGH Five are an asset
Understanding of the Canadian Sport for Life LTAD model is an asset
Access to a vehicle for transportation to/from external delivery locations
Compensation and Benefits: This position carries a total compensation package which includes $16 per hour and 4% in lieu of
vacation, a complimentary fitness center membership for employee and spouse, free parking and a workplace culture that
fosters health and wellness within a state of the art, LEED certified facility.
Reports to: Community Program Manager and Interim Physical Literacy Coordinator
Commitment: Temporary, full-time from May 1, 2015 – October 30, 2015 with the possibility of permanent, salaried
employment with extended health and dental benefits thereafter. Required availability is Monday to Friday with flexibility to
work evenings and weekends.
To Apply: Please submit a resume and a cover letter by Noon, April 22nd, 2015 to:
Jackie Connelly
Human Resources & Administrative Coordinator, PISE
4371 Interurban Road Victoria, BC V9E 2C5
[email protected]
Interviews will take place beginning April 23rd.
Thank you for your interest in PISE.
Please note: due to the number of resumes received,
only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.