Athletic Director

FTE: 0.5 FTE

Duncan Christian School is located on beautiful Vancouver Island. Due to employee retirement, it is inviting applications for the following position commencing the 2025-/26 school year. 

Athletic Director

This 0.5 FTE position involves working with a diverse group of learners from a wide variety of backgrounds, being part of a collaborative learning environment and being open to unique ways to approach engagement in a Christian setting with athletics as an avenue for mentoring and bringing out gifts in the entire student body. 

This position is not exclusive to a certified teacher and, if suited, may be combined with other responsibilities to increase FTE.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading grades 7-12  Duncan Christian Chargers Athletics program from a holistic mindset
• Provide recreational leadership through athletes and minor officials
• Provide opportunity for every sport the school offers to compete at the highest level with high rates of participation
• Communicate with athletic directors in the community
• Become familiar with the rules and regulations of BC School Sports
• Arrange coaches for teams
• Provide leadership for coaches as they implement the school’s mission and vision
• Host games and tournaments in the various sports seasons

The successful candidate will be able to integrate a Christian Worldview into all aspects of the program.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Eligible for teacher certification in BC
• Experience in the field of sports leadership at the developmental level
• Experience in Chrisitan discipleship in a sports setting
• Experience in planning and organizing tournaments 
• Skills in communication with professionals, parents, coaches and athletes

This position begins in late August at the start of the 2025/26 school year and has the potential to become a permanent, continuing position.

DCS  hosts over 475 PreK-12 students, including indigenous students from Cowichan Tribes. These families are part of our identity and add richly to the cultural diversity of the school. We seek staff who have a heart for all types of people from all backgrounds, socio-economic situations, and cultures.  Our staff work hard to create an environment where children and youth feel a strong sense of acceptance and belonging. Duncan Christian School has undergone significant growth over the past ten years. It is currently operating at capacity and looking forward to growth opportunities.

DCS is a non-denominational Christian school with an open enrollment policy governed by a board of directors representing the Duncan Christian School Society membership. DCS was founded on a Reformed worldview of Christianity, and that distinct perspective shapes our vision. Attached to our school’s constitution is a document that summarizes our faith and worldview. The document is titled Our World Belongs to God. 

 Please explore our website or Facebook page for more information about Duncan Christian School.

To apply, or if you have any questions, please contact Peter Terpstra, by email or phone.  Although we appreciate all applications, DCS will contact only those we select for interviews.

Submit the following via email to Principal Peter Terpstra at: pterpstra@duncanchristian.com

• cover letter
• résumé with references
• personal statement of faith

DCS staff must abide by the policies set forth in the employment contract, and all teachers are required to be certified by the Province of BC.