Sports Coordinator - Halifax, Canada - Saint Mary's University

Saint Mary's University

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Halifax, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Date Posted:
August 31, 2023

Posting Deadline:
September 14, 2023

Department:
Athletics & Recreation

Type of Employment:
Permanent, Full-time

Group Affiliation:
Bargaining Unit 79, Group 7 ($44,346- $54,207 annually)

At Saint Mary's University, you will be surrounded by a talented and dedicated team of professionals committed to accessibility, diversity, and the provision of a positive and supportive learning environment.

We recognize the importance of the contribution and growth of each individual in the University's success. We are currently looking to fill the position of
Sports Coordinator to join our
Athletics & Recreation team.

What we offer
As a team member at Saint Mary's, we are proud to offer many benefits

Some of these include:

Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits package
Defined Contribution Pension plan
Vacation
Holiday closure
Summer hour schedule
Employee Transit EPass through Halifax Transit

Job Information and Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Director, Athletics & Recreation, the Sports Coordinator will:

Provide support to both varsity and club sport teams at Saint Mary's University.
Provide assistance and guidance on game day operations.
Coordinate game day events including officials, minor officials, music/announcing, webcasting, photography, statistical inputs and uploads, game video uploads, Usports/AUS reporting, players of the game, security, ticketing, and other requirements of exhibition, league and playoff contests.
Be responsible for coordinating all visiting team requirements and protocols.
Coordinate the delivery of the club sport portfolio including registration, all required paperwork, game day hosting, travel and strategic planning.
Work as part of a multidimensional team including Secretary IV, Marketing & Revenue Generation Coordinator, Communications Officer, and department leadership on a daily basis.
This position requires work in a nontraditional work schedule of Wednesday to Sunday weekly; normally working 2pm to 10pm daily; based on event schedule of department programming.

The Collective Agreement can be viewed here.

Experience and Education Requirements
To be the successful Sports Coordinator you will have:

Completion of a College program in sports management.
Minimum two years directly related experience.
Able to work weekends and evenings.
Ability to work independently, and as part of a team.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Current on social media.
Knowledge of athletics and recreational facilities.
Strong organizational skills.
Excellent customer service skills.
Cross cultural working experience.
Working knowledge of statistical software across various sports an asset
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, web editing skills considered definite asset.
Working knowledge of AUS and USports an asset.

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