Athletic Director and Physical Education/Health Teacher

The Portage la Prairie School Division is seeking an enthusiastic, collaborative, and student-focused educator to join our team as the permanent Athletic Director and Physical Education/Health Teacher at Portage Collegiate Institute (PCI). This opportunity combines teaching and athletic leadership, allowing the successful candidate to make a meaningful impact on student learning, wellness and school engagement.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging senior years physical education and health programming
• Foster student wellness, leadership, and lifelong healthy lifestyles
• Lead and coordinate PCI's interscholastic athletic program
• Recruit, support, and mentor coaches and volunteers
• Coordinate athletic schedules, facilities, tournaments, and special events
• Manage athletic budgets, equipment, uniforms and team accounts
• Promote student-athlete leadership, sportsmanship, and success
• Represent PCI within athletic associations and leagues

Qualifications:

• Valid Manitoba Teaching Certificate in good standing or eligibility for certification in Manitoba
• Education and experience in Physical Education and Health Education, preferably at the senior years level
• Demonstrated leadership experience in athletics, coaching, and/or extracurricular programming
• Experience coordinating athletic programs is considered an asset
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines
• Demonstrated communication and relationship-building skills with a commitment to fostering inclusive, equitable, diverse learning and athletic environmentsc
  

For more information ,  please visit our website at www.plpsd.mb.ca.

To be considered for this position, you MUST APPLY DIRECTLY at : https://plpsd.cims-epic.ca/jobconnect/joblist.aspx

DEADLINE TO APPLY:  November 13, 2026 at noon 

 The Portage la Prairie School Division is committed to ensuring our workforce is representative of all communities, and actively works to support that. We are able to accommodate a wide variety of situations, to support Persons with Disabilities within our workplaces. We offer safe and diverse workplaces, and strive to foster internal supports and collaboration for our diverse staff. Applicants may request accommodation related to materials or activities used throughout the selection process.

This is a unionized position. Clear Criminal Record and Child Abuse Registry checks are required of all employees of the Portage la Prairie School Division.

Thank you for your interest in joining our team. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Note: Teachers employed with the Portage la Prairie School Division may qualify for the Canada Student Loan Forgiveness Program, a federal initiative for teachers working in rural communities with populations under 30,000. Details can be found at Canada Student Loan Forgiveness on the Canada.ca website