Fortius Sport & Health is an integrated athlete development centre strengthened through philanthropy and focused on optimizing athlete performance for life. Situated in Burnaby, B.C., we are home to a state-of-the-art training centre, FIFA-standard turf pitch, NBA/FIBA/collegiate lined gymnasium, sport science lab, sport medicine institute, 50-room lodge and a chef-inspired bistro. Our integrated team of sport medicine and science practitioners share their complementary expertise to deliver precise, customized treatment and training plans for athletes of all ages and abilities, under one roof. 

Learn more at www.fortiussport.com.

OUR VISION:
A sport culture strengthened by athletes* achieving their full potential and realizing the life-long benefits of sport.

OUR MISSION:

Our mission is to optimize athlete* performance for life by integrating sport medicine, science and healthcare experts within an athlete development centre that is strengthened by philanthropy.

OUR MANTRA:
Game Changing. Life Changing.

The Pilates Instructor works as a central member of
the multi-disciplinary team that is dedicated to progressing injured and
post-surgical clients through the Fortius rehabilitation pathway and back to
their sport environment. The Pilates Instructor is a movement education
specialist, who is able to guide and facilitate a safe and smooth transition
from rehabilitation into return to sport/activity and subsequent training
following their injury.

• Full certification as a Pilates Instructor through a recognized
  training-provider; rehabilitation levels preferred;

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a practicing Pilates instructor,
  with at least 2 years’ experience working in rehabilitation;

• Current First Aid and CPR.

RESPONSABILITIES

Pilates Instructors at Fortius are expected to develop and
deliver group and individualized programming in the active Movement Education
studio. Working collaboratively with colleagues engaged in both rehabilitation and
active for life pathways, they will develop and implement a variety of
strategies designed to ensure effective communication both internally (between
departments and practitioners within Fortius) and externally (external
therapists, coaches, IST members, etc.) that collectively result in an
optimally integrated client experience.

The Pilates Instructor should have experience in working
with a variety of clients, including injury rehabilitation (eg rotator cuff
repair) and pathology management (eg chronic back pain). The individual in this
position must have experience working collaboratively with therapists, and
understand how to progress clients through an integrated pathway of care.  

The successful applicant must be extremely organized and
detail oriented and be able to clearly outline and communicate the objectives
and the purpose of an integrated rehabilitation approach in a manner that the
client is able to understand and appreciate.

Deadline to Apply:  March 15, 2018

We appreciate your interest in Fortius Sport & Health and we will review your application as soon possible. Please note that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. 

The chosen candidate must either be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident, or a Temporary Foreign Worker with an Open Work permit. All candidates that do not possess the proper legal documents to work in Canada will not be considered.

As part of our professional commitment to privacy, all candidate information will be kept in the strictest of confidence. 

All successful candidates will be subject to background check, including criminal and education verification. 

As a member in the Fortius Institute team, benefits include:

• At Fortius Sport and Health, we have a Total Rewards philosophy.  The Fortius Total rewards is intended to be viewed as a package.  It is comprised of your base pay + vacation allowance + other benefits. 
•  Working in a diverse, fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Access to a state-of-the-art training centre for a significantly reduced annual membership 
  
• Staff dining discount
• Easy access to public transportation
• FREE PARKING