Okanagan Valley College of Massage Careers

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Join us in developing the next generation of Registered Massage Therapists! The OV Team is a dynamic, diverse collection of healthcare professionals. We offer a positive collaborative workplace, that promotes work/life balance, allowing our team to be focused, creative, and in top form. At OV, we educate great therapists!

Teaching Assistant MTP100

City: Vernon, BCPosted: 2025-01-14

Teaching Assistant Opportunity MTP 100

Massage Theory and Practice

Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy (OVCMT) has been at the forefront of massage therapy education since 1994, proud to be the 1st nationally accredited Registered Massage Therapy program in Canada. We are a highly regarded educational institution dedicated not only to developing future therapists but also promoting health and wellness to the local community.

Our team displays a strong commitment to excellence, collaboration, and professionalism, and currently has an opening for an RMT Teaching Assistant who enjoys the variety that comes with supporting students in the classroom setting

Job Title: Teaching Assistant

Duration: Approximately 12 classes in the current term, with an opportunity to continue starting September 2025.

Job Description:
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support our course for approximately 12 sessions this term. The position involves providing support to students during classes and contributing to a positive learning environment. There will also be the potential for an extended role starting in September 2025 for the next academic year.

Responsibilities include:

Familiarize yourself with the course outline and class materials prepared by the lead instructor
Communicating with the lead instructor to ensure an integrated presentation of material
Assist students with hands-on techniques
Answer questions and facilitate learning for multiple learning styles
Inputting marks and taking attendance
Attending staff meetings and performance reviews
Contribute to fostering a welcoming and productive learning atmosphere
Submit accurate payroll timesheets on time

The ideal candidate for this role has been an RMT for 2+ years, maintains good standing with the CCHPBC and has a passion for the profession of massage therapy. You have shown an interest in continual education in the field and want to share the foundational knowledge required to enter the profession as well as your experience as an RMT. Prior experience as a teaching assistant or in a similar educational support role preferred.

For more information or to apply, Contact our Practical Director Alison Coolican

practicaldirector@ovcmt.com, 250-558-3718.

Clinical Supervisor

Posted: 2024-10-20

For the last 30 years OVCMT has been providing excellence in Massage Therapy education. We are accredited by the Canadian Massage Therapy Council for Accreditation (CMTCA)) and Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB).

If you are interested in sharing your skills as an RMT with students that will inspire you, and have experience with patients in one or more of the following areas; pregnancy, sports, cancer, scar, or orthopedic, systemic, or neurological conditions, we would love to hear from you.

Education and Experience:

- Must be a Registered Massage Therapist in good standing with the CCHPBC

- Minimum two years' experience practicing as a Registered Massage Therapist.

Skills and Competencies:

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team

- Commitment to providing excellent instruction and guidance to students

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Part-time hours: 2.5 - 12 per week

Contact Terry Francis, Clinical Director

Contact Info

Teaching Team

Posted: 2024-11-01

OV is always interested in the connecting with healthcare professionals and educators with an interest in joining our team. We offer teacher training opportunities, a health plan and great work/life balance. If you want to share your knowledge and experience with the next generation of RMT's we would love to hear from you!

contact:

Katie Fairles, RMT- Academic Director

Alison Coolican, RMT- Practical Director