The Minds in Motion® Coordinator develops and coordinates the Society’s Minds in Motion® programs, as well as our Coffee & Chat program, and other social programming for persons living with dementia and their care partners. Minds in Motion® is a fitness and social program for people living with any form of early-stage dementia along with a family member, friend or other care partner. In this role you create and maintain partnerships with Community Centres, Fitness Instructors, and assist with volunteer recruitment and supervision. In this role you report to the Manager, Community Services.
Title: Minds in Motion® CoordinatorSalary range (level 5): $46,700 to $58,400 per yearContract: PermanentHours: Full time - 35 hours per weekLocation: Vancouver, Richmond, North Shore and Vancouver Coastal Region - Hybrid
Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and maintain collaborative partnerships with community or seniors' centres, ensuring alignment with the Minds in Motion® Partnership Guidelines.Facilitate social interaction and encourage involvement in activities that engage people with dementia and their care partners, guided by their needs, abilities, and interests. Evaluate participants’ ongoing suitability for the program and manage their transitions with awareness and sensitivity.Consult with the fitness instructor and provide assistance during the program to support individual participants, when directed.Connect participants to our services and other community resources for people with dementia and their families, as needed. Recruit, train and supervise volunteers to assist in the programs.Other duties as required to meet organizational goals.
About youYou have a post-secondary degree in a related field (e.g. health, social agency or related discipline), or an equivalent combination of education, practical experience, and lived experience that equips you with the knowledge and skills needed for this role. You care about our mission and deliver programs with integrity, respect and courage. Experience in community programming, recreation, or working with older adults is considered an asset. Having worked in a not-for-profit environment is considered an asset and will help you better understand the needs of our community.
Key QualificationsYou bring strong organizational and time management skills, along with excellent interpersonal and customer service strengths.You demonstrate leadership skills in group settings and the ability to work independently. You have experience providing support and information in a human services environment.You possess solid knowledge and experience with dementia and community programs. You have experience with volunteer management. You can lift and transport equipment to program locations.You effectively prioritize tasks and manage a varied workload to meet deadlines or changing priorities.You confidently use existing technology and processes, and remain open to adopting new tools and skills.You communicate clearly and respectfully, seeking clarification when needed to ensure shared understanding.You actively collaborate with colleagues, share ideas openly, and welcome diverse perspectives to enhance team outcomes.You recognize and address routine challenges, using sound judgement to know when to consult others or seek input.
Technical competenciesExperience using Microsoft Office 365 applications, including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, OneNote. Experience using contact relationship management systems (client databases). Some evening and weekend work is required, flexibility with regards to scheduling is expected. Possess a valid driver’s license and have access to reliable transportation.
To ApplyIf this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. Please email your resume and cover letter to along with your salary expectations. We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in the Alzheimer Society of B.C. Due to the high number of applications we receive, only applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted. There are approximately 85,000 British Columbians living with dementia, and this number is growing. For every person living with dementia, there are many more people affected, including family, friends, co-workers and other members of their communities. Our vision is of a world without Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias and that world begins with a more dementia-friendly society, where people affected by dementia are acknowledged, supported and included. When you work for the Alzheimer Society of B.C., you help us realize that vision by connecting more British Columbians to the support and education they need at any point on their dementia journey. You help us challenge stigma and change the future for people affected by dementia. You help us show people affected by dementia that they’re not alone.
Equity and diversity and inclusion are essential to societal change and healthy workplaces. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have historically been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person
