Exercise Program Coordinator
About the role
Staff - Non Union
Job Category
Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants
Job Profile
Non Union Hourly - Research Assistant /Technician 2
Job Title
Exercise Program Coordinator
Department
Cresswell Laboratory | Centre for Brain Health | Faculty of Medicine
Compensation Range
$26.67 - $31.73 CAD Hourly
Posting End Date
September 3, 2025
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End Date
August 31, 2026
This position is expected to be filled by promotion/reassignment and is included here to inform you of its vacancy at the University.
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 BC Brain Wellness Program brings together the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health and 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. The program is seeking an undergraduate or graduate student to join our team as an exercise program coordinator. The student will work closely with the program manager and the multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals and research staff at the Center for Brain Health to contribute to our current programs.
Organizational Status
The individual will work closely in a multidisciplinary team environment, and have access to electronic medical records. They will work with the exercise team lead.
Work Performed
- Assist in the implementation of research protocols related to exercise science. This includes participant recruitment, obtaining informed consent, and conducting research study visits (e.g., focus groups, surveys).
- Provide assessment and personalized kinesiology services for research participants, ensuring adherence to research protocols.
- Assist in the collection, analysis, and maintenance of research data. Assist in the interpretation of research findings to provide insights and recommendations.
- Participate the execution of strategic initiatives; includes organizing seminars, events, meetings, tracking metrics and milestones.
- Other related tasks assigned by the program manager.
The student will attend regular team meetings and be encouraged to ask questions to ensure effective communication. This role will provide plenty of opportunities for the student to work closely with researchers and other health professionals, build connections, and develop professional, social, and communication skills. Through exposure to a clinical setting, the assistant will gain greater awareness of disability and help the student cultivate a sense of responsibility, self-knowledge, and strengthen their sense of connection to the university. This role will provide and improve the student's knowledge of the intricacies of healthy living with a chronic condition.
Consequence of Error/Judgement
Poor decisions/errors in judgment may compromise the BWP, breech the trust and confidentiality of research participants, and may result in financial loss to the PI, the Centres, 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 individual will work closely with staff, clinical investigators, clinicians, clinical fellows, nursing and multidisciplinary staff as well as students at the BC Brain Wellness Program. Overall supervision will be provided by the Program Director and Team Lead in Exercise Programs and Education.
Supervision Given
None
Minimum Qualifications
High school graduation, some additional training in a related field and a minimum two years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
-
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
- An undergraduate or graduate student with an interest in kinesiology, exercise science, physical therapy, and health science
- Must be able to work up to 20 hours/week
- Previous experience in teaching group or individual exercise classes is preferred
- Previous experience in a clinical setting preferred
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to deal with a diversity of people in a calm, courteous, and effective manner
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent organization and time management skills
- High level of accuracy, precision, and attention to detail
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Experience working with scheduling software (e.g., Jane) is preferred.
Exercise Program Coordinator
About the role
Staff - Non Union
Job Category
Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants
Job Profile
Non Union Hourly - Research Assistant /Technician 2
Job Title
Exercise Program Coordinator
Department
Cresswell Laboratory | Centre for Brain Health | Faculty of Medicine
Compensation Range
$26.67 - $31.73 CAD Hourly
Posting End Date
September 3, 2025
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End Date
August 31, 2026
This position is expected to be filled by promotion/reassignment and is included here to inform you of its vacancy at the University.
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 BC Brain Wellness Program brings together the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health and 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. The program is seeking an undergraduate or graduate student to join our team as an exercise program coordinator. The student will work closely with the program manager and the multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals and research staff at the Center for Brain Health to contribute to our current programs.
Organizational Status
The individual will work closely in a multidisciplinary team environment, and have access to electronic medical records. They will work with the exercise team lead.
Work Performed
- Assist in the implementation of research protocols related to exercise science. This includes participant recruitment, obtaining informed consent, and conducting research study visits (e.g., focus groups, surveys).
- Provide assessment and personalized kinesiology services for research participants, ensuring adherence to research protocols.
- Assist in the collection, analysis, and maintenance of research data. Assist in the interpretation of research findings to provide insights and recommendations.
- Participate the execution of strategic initiatives; includes organizing seminars, events, meetings, tracking metrics and milestones.
- Other related tasks assigned by the program manager.
The student will attend regular team meetings and be encouraged to ask questions to ensure effective communication. This role will provide plenty of opportunities for the student to work closely with researchers and other health professionals, build connections, and develop professional, social, and communication skills. Through exposure to a clinical setting, the assistant will gain greater awareness of disability and help the student cultivate a sense of responsibility, self-knowledge, and strengthen their sense of connection to the university. This role will provide and improve the student's knowledge of the intricacies of healthy living with a chronic condition.
Consequence of Error/Judgement
Poor decisions/errors in judgment may compromise the BWP, breech the trust and confidentiality of research participants, and may result in financial loss to the PI, the Centres, 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 individual will work closely with staff, clinical investigators, clinicians, clinical fellows, nursing and multidisciplinary staff as well as students at the BC Brain Wellness Program. Overall supervision will be provided by the Program Director and Team Lead in Exercise Programs and Education.
Supervision Given
None
Minimum Qualifications
High school graduation, some additional training in a related field and a minimum two years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
-
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
- An undergraduate or graduate student with an interest in kinesiology, exercise science, physical therapy, and health science
- Must be able to work up to 20 hours/week
- Previous experience in teaching group or individual exercise classes is preferred
- Previous experience in a clinical setting preferred
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to deal with a diversity of people in a calm, courteous, and effective manner
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent organization and time management skills
- High level of accuracy, precision, and attention to detail
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Experience working with scheduling software (e.g., Jane) is preferred.