About the Department

Mount Royal University Cougars Athletics and Recreation takes an inclusive student-centered approach in offering groups and individuals opportunities to bolster their health and wellness through a wide range of programming and activities ranging from beginner sports enthusiast to our eight Cougars varsity athletic programs.

About the Role

Term: Late August - Early April (Fall & Winter Terms) OR April - Late August (Spring & Summer Terms)

Availability: A mix of weekday evenings and daytime shifts

Type: In person

Location: At MRU Recreation

• Some drop in and special program shifts operate at the Flames Community Arena and other off campus locations and a personal vehicle is preferred for transporting themselves and/or equipment

Responsibilities

Program Administration (30%)

• Support the Recreation Sport Supervisor with the programming administration and evaluation of

  • Intramurals

  • Drop ins

    • Lunch hour times

    • Drop in Skates

  • Unique programs

    • Learn 2 Plays

    • Get Aqtive

    • Iniskim SPAR

• Assist on larger programming projects and requests in collaboration with the Recreation Sport Supervisor

Program Facilitation (30%)

• Support the Recreation Sport Supervisor with the operation and facilitation of intramural drop in and special programs

• Ensure that the culture of CAR intramurals is one of inclusion belonging and respect for all participants and staff members

• Lead the facilitation of the All Captains meeting

Staff Supervision and Mentorship (30%)

• Assist the Intramural Leads with administration of programing

• Lead the Intramural Staff training mentoring and evaluating officials/scorekeepers

• Review and follow up on Intramural Lead Nightly Reports and Officials Reports

• Meet weekly with the Intramural Leads to support and mentor

• Support the self evaluations of Intramural Staff

General and as needed duties (10%)

• Communicate effectively with internal and external partners and Recreational Sport Supervisor

• Act as Cougars Athletics and Recreation ambassadors by promoting intramural activities and programs on campus through promotional activities as requested by the Recreational Sports Supervisor (classroom info sessions Main Street drop-in sports etc.)

Qualifications

Required Skills/Certifications:

• Standard First Aid with CPR-C and AED (or the ability to obtain certification by first scheduled shift)

  • We offer this internally at a discounted rate

• Must be willing to work with minimal supervisory assistance as well as part of a team

• Willingness to lead train and mentor officials and scorekeepers

• Willingness to be creative and provide feedback and ideas in a collaborative manner

• Excellent communication organizational interpersonal skills

• Open attitude to working with a diverse population and considering all when programming

• Experience and/or education with activity or sport programming

Preferred Skills

• Ability to think critically and program to the needs of our community

• Knowledge of pertinent sport rules or officiating

• An understanding of sport and physical activity best practices

• An ability to utilize Google suite and ActiveNet is considered an asset

• Current MRU students are preferred with University Students in general being our next preferred candidates

Position Perks

• Discount on most CAR Programs and Services

• Complimentary towel and equipment rentals

• 40% MRU Employee Family Discount on select membership packages

• Under Armour swag and exclusive online store

• Funding to reimburse costs of officiating certifications upon completion

• PD funds available upon application three times a year

• Inkblot Therapy employee and family assistance program

• Bucketlist staff rewards program

• Development and networking opportunities

Application Accessibility

Recreational Sports at MRU is committed to inclusion diversity equity and accessibility (IDEA) in employment and therefore strongly encourages people of diverse intersecting and marginalized identities to apply. This includes but is not limited to: women Black Indigenous and other racialized peoples 2SLGBTQI people experiencing disability and other historically marginalized groups. We recognize that equity-denied applicants often rule themselves out of applying if they do not meet all educational or skill requirements or have gaps in employment.

• Within Recreational Sports at MRU we take a holistic approach to choosing an ideal candidate and encourage using your cover letter as an opportunity to explain how your work volunteer and/or lived experience translates to this role.

• If you choose to disclose your lived experience with us within your application it will remain confidential within the hiring committee and not be documented other than within the documents you submit to us for your application.

If there is a more accessible way for you to apply please do not hesitate to reach out to Kirsten Kirwer Recreational Sports Supervisor at .

Salary:$17.48/hour - $18.87/hour

Closing Date:Once suitable candidate is found.

A cover letter and resume should be submitted in one .pdf document. Please title your .pdf document as follows: Last Name Requisition Number Document (ex. Smith 999999 ).