Coordinator, Sport Development

Build Sport in Your Community

Engage Sport North is looking for a motivated, community-minded sport professional who wants to make an impact across the full sport development pathway in Quesnel.

This is a unique hands-on role combining front-line coaching and program delivery with sport development and community-building responsibilities.

Engage Sport North already has successful, funded physical literacy programming established in Quesnel. We are looking for the right person to take ownership of this programming while helping expand athlete development and strength and conditioning services, build relationships with local sport organizations, and create new opportunities for athletes and families.

For someone who wants to work across the full Long-Term Development in Sport pathway — from helping children develop fundamental movement skills to supporting competitive athletes — this is an opportunity to build something meaningful in your own community.

About Engage Sport North

Engage Sport North (ESN) is a regional not-for-profit multisport organization dedicated to advancing sport participation and excellence across Northern British Columbia.

Our work spans the sport pathway from physical literacy and first sport experiences through community sport, athlete development and high performance. We work alongside communities, schools, sport organizations, coaches and partners to improve access to quality sport opportunities throughout Northern BC.

What You'll Do

Program Coordination & Delivery

Coordinate and directly deliver Engage Sport North programming in Quesnel, including:

• Physical literacy, Park Play Days, Try-It and community sport programming
• Youth strength and conditioning and athlete development
• Team training and Performance Lab services
• Other programming based on community needs and opportunities

Create positive, inclusive environments where youth can build skills, confidence and participate in sport.

Athlete & Community Sport Development

Working with Engage Sport North's Sport Development and High Performance teams:

• Build relationships with Local Sport Organizations, schools, facilities, coaches and community partners
• Identify opportunities to strengthen local sport and athlete development pathways
• Help grow sustainable fee-for-service training and athlete development services
• Support coach development and athlete education
• Contribute to the longer-term development of Engage Sport North services in Quesnel

Program Administration

Support day-to-day Quesnel operations, including scheduling, registrations, facilities and equipment, program promotion, data collection, budgets and reporting.

Administrative responsibilities may be completed remotely where appropriate, while coaching, program delivery and community engagement will primarily take place in person in Quesnel.

Qualifications & Attributes

We're looking for a hands-on sport professional who is excited to work across community and competitive sport. The ideal candidate will bring:

• Post-secondary education in Kinesiology, Sport Science, Physical Education or a related field, or a combination of relevant education and experience
• Experience coaching children and youth, with knowledge of strength and conditioning and athlete development
• Understanding of Long-Term Development in Sport
• NCCP or other relevant coaching certifications
• Strong communication, relationship-building and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently as part of a regional team
• An entrepreneurial mindset and interest in growing sport programs and services

Most importantly, we're looking for someone who is great with people, comfortable coaching on the floor, and excited to help grow sport opportunities in Quesnel.

Schedule & Growth Opportunity

This is a permanent part-time position of approximately 15–20 hours per week. The schedule will include a combination of daytime and evening work based on program delivery and community needs, with flexibility for some administrative responsibilities to be completed remotely.

Additional coaching hours may be available for candidates with appropriate strength and conditioning qualifications and experience. As participation, athlete development, partnerships and fee-for-service programming grow, there is potential for the hours and scope of this position to expand.

This is an opportunity to start by delivering great programs and grow alongside the services you help build.

Our Vision & Values

Engage Sport North believes everyone in Northern BC should have access to quality sport opportunities that allow them to participate, develop and excel. We are committed to inclusive, accessible and welcoming sport environments and value strong relationships with Indigenous communities, Local Sport Organizations, schools, municipalities and community partners.

Our Strategic Plan focuses on four connected impact areas:

Physical Literacy | Sport Participation | Sport Development | High Performance

Together, these areas support a strong sport pathway across Northern BC — from first experiences in physical activity to lifelong participation and high-performance sport.

Pay: $21.00-$26.00 per hour

Work Location: In person