Coordinator, Greenspace

Employment Opportunity: COORDINATOR, GREENSPACE & ATHLETICS Greenwood College School was founded to inspire students to venture further in order to prepare them for the challenges and experiences of life. At Greenwood, teaching, learning and co-curricular pursuits are organized to facilitate success for all of our students. The prior experience of the successful candidate will show evidence of this belief.  Greenwood’s professional culture is highly collaborative – all staff members participate in job-embedded professional development. Accordingly, the successful candidate must demonstrate a willingness to collaborate with colleagues. The willingness to participate fully in the life of the school, including co-curriculars and the Outdoor Education program, is also an essential attribute. Greenwood is seeking a dedicated and collaborative team member to join our Athletics team on a 1-year contract as the Coordinator, Greenspace & Athletics beginning in September .  The Coordinator, Greenspace & Athletics supports the planning and administration of the Athletic program as well as daily oversight of the Greenspace, including supervision, equipment management and scheduling support. A key element of this position will be to support community safety both when using and travelling to and from the Greenspace. Reports To: Director, Athletics Specific Responsibilities Oversee daily operations and supervision of Greenwood’s Greenspace to ensure a safe, inclusive, and well-maintained environment for students, staff, and visitors. Support the planning and coordination of athletic practices, games, and tournaments, including liaising with coaches, students, and guests. Assist in the scheduling and communication of Greenspace use for curricular, co-curricular, and community activities. Monitor student safety during transit to and from the Greenspace, implementing and modeling safe travel procedures in alignment with school protocols. Serve as an on-site contact for emergency response at the Greenspace, supporting first aid and incident reporting processes as needed. Support the setup and takedown of equipment and facilities for athletic events and practices. Collaborate with Facilities and Athletics staff to identify and address maintenance needs in a timely manner. Participate in the ongoing evaluation and improvement of athletic and Greenspace policies, procedures, and risk management practices. Support athletics, recreation and the use of the Fitness Room at Greenwood as required. Required Knowledge, Skills and Attributes Educational background in Sport & Recreation Management, Sport Administration, Athletic Administration, or relevant administrative experience in organized sports, coaching, or camps (asset). Strong understanding of developmentally appropriate athletics and recreation programs and curriculum. Knowledge of athletic program operations, equipment management, and student safety protocols in outdoor and off-campus settings. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with both staff and students. Receptive to direction and feedback. Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to coordinate schedules, spaces, and logistics effectively. Ability to assess and respond to safety concerns and emergencies in a calm, proactive manner. Comfortable working outdoors in varied conditions and handling physical tasks related to equipment setup and supervision. CONTACT INFORMATION Interested applicants should send their resume to the attention of Ken Reed, Manager, Human Resources, via email to . We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Greenwood is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for staff, students and families. We aim to embrace individuals whose differences include, but are not limited to: age, ancestry, citizenship, colour, creed, disability, ethnic origin, family status, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, place of origin, race, and sexual orientation. Greenwood is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. We embrace pluralism – an ethic of respect that values human diversity. We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to contribute authentically. Please advise us if you require any accommodations at any point in the application or interview process. Please submit both your cover letter and resume in a single pdf file. Files should be in the following name format: initial_lastname_Coordinator-Greenspace Application deadline: July 4,