Kinesiologists

Full job description

(Casual)

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, West Vancouver is a vibrant community on the North Shore and home to parks, beaches, and to sports, recreation and arts amenities. We are seeking employees with a passion for public service who share our commitment to creating a complete, inclusive and livable community. Our dedicated staff deliver services, operate facilities and run the programs that enhance the well-being of our community.

The West Vancouver Community Services Department has immediate openings for casual Kinesiologists. Reporting to the Health & Fitness Program Coordinator, our Kinesiologists provide their clientele with the knowledge, motivation and coaching to achieve their health and fitness goals. This position involves initial consultations/fitness assessments, understanding contraindications to exercise, clients’ goals and developing relationships and exercise programs to help meet these goals in a safe manner.

Required qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Kinesiology or related field

Registered or certified with a recognized kinesiology, exercise physiology, or personal training body

St. John Standard First Aid Certification (or equivalent / higher certification), CPR Certificate and AED Certification

Professional Liability Insurance

Preferred qualifications:

CSEP – CEP or ACSM – CEP

Registration with the British Columbia Association of Kinesiologists (BCAK)

Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist – CSCA or NSCA

Experience working with active rehabilitation clients such as post joint replacement surgery, cardiac rehabilitation, pulmonary rehabilitation, osteoarthritis, Parkinson’s and/or stroke

Minimum one year’s experience in the health and wellness field working with special populations

The ideal candidates will possess:

A passion for fitness and is self-motivated, creative and energetic

Knowledge and understanding of active rehabilitation and evidence-based treatment planning and interventions for physical rehabilitation

Experience in physical assessment, risk assessment, and exercise prescription/guidelines for special populations

The ability to coach, mentor and bring out the best in others

Excellent customer service and client retention skills

Excellent verbal & written communication and organizational skills

The ability to work well in a team setting

A flexible schedule including early mornings, days, evening, and weekends

The successful candidates will be required to supply an acceptable police information check with vulnerable sector and a copy of their credentials.

This posting does not list all the duties of the position, nor does it fully detail the required skills, knowledge and abilities, licences and certificates required of candidates. For details please refer to the class specification which is available for inspection on WestNet or contact Human Resources to request a copy.

Position Status:

WVMEA – Casual

Hours of Work:

Hours and days of work may vary; early mornings, days, evenings and weekends

Rate of Pay:

$37.26 per hour plus 14% in lieu of benefits

Closing Date:

11:5+ p.m. on Sunday, June 15, 2025

To Apply:

Please visit the District of West Vancouver’s Career Centre at westvancouver.ca/careers to apply for this position.

We want to thank all applicants, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

1033+-25-WVMEA-CASUAL-1+

If you have any questions please contact us at careers@westvancouver.ca