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 (sport physicians and specialists, physiotherapists, chiropractors, massage therapists, dietitians, optometrists, exercise physiologists, biomechanists, pedorthists, and strength & conditioning coaches) 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 successful applicant will be a therapist who can integrate and collaborate with professionals in a multi-disciplinary team through the Fortius Institute. The clinical Pilates instructor should have experience in working with a variety of clients, with a strong emphasis on athlete development and performance. This role would be part-time to start with potential to grow to full-time.

Clinical Pilates instructors 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 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.

 Required

• Registered Physical Therapist in good standing with the College of Physical Therapists of BC and adequate malpractice insurance;
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a practicing physical therapist, with an emphasis on working with an athletic client load or managing the service provision for high performance teams;
• Full certification as a Pilates Instructor through a recognized training-provider + rehabilitation levels preferred;
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a practicing Clinical Pilates instructor;
• Current First Aid and CPR.

Preferential experience

• Certificate/Diploma in Sport Physiotherapy;
• Manual therapy certification;
• Worked at the provincial/national/international level of sport;
• Presented at conferences, assisted or taught professional courses
• Involved in research study or interested in research.

As a member of the Fortius Institute team, practitioners must consistently demonstrate the following:

        Delivery of an exceptional client service experience;

• Commitment to collaboration and integration with Institute colleagues;
• Stay active in professional development and maintain current expert knowledge in the field;
• Embody a philosophy of professionalism, excellence, health and wellness at all times;
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills;
•  Effective use of time and resources;
• Service and results oriented;
• Able to work in a diverse, fast-paced and dynamic environment.

PRIVACY & CONFIDENTIALITY

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.  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. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 15, 2018