Job Description
With minimal supervision and under the general leadership of the Program Chair, assists in the development, design, and delivery of activity-based curriculum courses in exercise science, lifetime sports and fitness activities as well as athletic therapy techniques with priority for lab and practicum components of courses. Distributes lab/practicum materials; assists students in practicum work; provides input to students overall course marks; and assists Program Chairs and professional Faculty.
Note: applicable departments for this Instructional Assistant position include: Athletic & Exercise Therapy, Kinesiology, and Massage Therapy.
TYPICAL DUTIES
- Provides administrative support for course curriculum, activity logistics and appropriate learning materials for lab and practical component experiences;
- Assists course instructors in the preparation of materials, supplies and equipment for lab and practicum activities;
- Responsible for safe course and field-based experiences, within indoor and outdoor settings;
- Assists students during open classroom or activity time by providing guidance, reinforcing instruction and providing feedback;
- Performs routine maintenance of lab equipment; maintains an inventory of materials and completes orders as required;
- Coordinates the scheduling of rooms and resources within classroom and lab spaces;
- Assists with in-class demonstration and provides assistance to instructors during the preparation and delivery of courses;
- Acts as a resource for students during lab and practicum experiences;
- Liaises with community personnel and activity technical experts to establish and maintain an up-to-date employer-contact database;
- Coordinates, assigns and reviews the work of contracted activity-based technical trainers;
- Coordinates professional certification opportunities for students;
- Implements a professional certification monitoring system to ensure quality of opportunity;
- Performs other related duties similar in scope and complexity.
Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in an exercise science or equivalent with two years experience working with adult learners in activity, lab and practicum based experiences such as:
- Anatomy, exercise physiology, fitness assessment, cardiovascular conditioning, weight training and other exercise science lab curriculum;
- Water fitness, hiking, biking, skating, skiing, kayaking, yoga/Pilates and other lifetime fitness activities;
- Taping, wrapping and injury prevention techniques, use of modalities, CPR and other emergency procedures, and other clinical assessment, treatment and management protocols;
or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Demonstrated skills in each of the areas of training in order to assist in the instruction at an advanced level;
- Must be able to work effectively with others in a team environment;
- A demonstrated ability to quickly establish a network of resources in order to sustain the various program activities is required;
- Must be able to work effectively with MS Office suite and have the ability to use the internet as a research tool.
Supporting Truth & Reconciliation Commission's Recommendations Capabilities The core capabilities are required for all positions at the college.
Focus on Students and Their Success (Core)
• We all have a role to play in promoting and supporting students – directly or indirectly – contributing to their success, education and transition as they build their path to the future.
Cultural Alignment (Core)
• Inclusion and respect align with Camosun’s traditions of lifelong learning and positive, supportive experiences for all. We examine our individual and institutional cultures and, through indigenization, consider other ways of knowing (thinking), being (approaches), doing (acting), and relating.
Fostering and Nurturing Relationships (Core)
• Fostering and nurturing relationships is at the core of everything we do. Successful workplace relationships take time to develop and include building trust, engagement and collaboration.