Adult Events Summer Coordinator - Burnaby, Canada - Volleyball BC
Description
Volleyball BC is the provincial sport governing body that actively encourages participation and fosters the development of volleyball in BC.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Duties
- Event coordination including facilitating leagues and tournaments, set up and take down of leagues and tournaments;
- Responsible for completion of event report forms and equipment inventory management;
- Support of highprofile tournaments and planning of social events;
- Administrative duties and website upkeep;
- Marketing and promotion support including recruitment of participants, ongoing communication with participants, and special event promotion;
- Adherence to COVID19 safety policies and procedures;
- The Lead Adult Event Coordinator will manage all league administration (inquiries, registration, draws etc.) and will be the first point of contact;
- Position coordinates with the Manager of Volleyball Operations and the Manager of Communications.
Working Conditions
- Primary working location is at outdoor facilities such as beach and/or grass courts throughout the Lower Mainland (approximately 80%):
- Direct exposure to all outdoor elements for extended periods of time: sun, wind, rain, heat, and dust/sand at beach courts;
- Approximately 15% of time is a standard office environment;
- Volleyball BC offices are located at the Harry Jerome Sports Centre (HJSC) in Burnaby, BC V5A 1E7;
- Must also have access to a suitable home office space in the event that COVID19 impacts access to the HJSC;
- Approximately 5% of time spent at indoor facilities such as gymnasiums:
- Direct exposure to loud noise due to live sports and music in an enclosed area;
- Required to travel throughout LM with volleyball equipment access to personal vehicle is preferred;
Must be able to drive a VBC utility van to transport equipment to events throughout the Lower Mainland.
QUALIFICATIONS
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Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Knowledge of volleyball or similar sport (i.e. tournament draws, league scheduling);
- Must be able to regularly work evenings and weekends at various locations around the Lower Mainland;
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
- Proactive and friendly attitude;
- Good organizational and administrative skills;
- Ability to repeatedly lift 50 lbs to waist height (role requires the ability to maneuver large and heavy equipment);
- English required;
In order to meet the Canada Summer Jobs Project
funding requirements, applicants must be:
- Between years of age at the start of employment;
- Legally entitled to work in Canada.
Training and Experience:
- Completion of postsecondary courses in relevant field is considered an asset (i.e. sport administration, kinesiology, marketing, communication);
- Event coordination, customer service and staff supervisory experience are considered an asset;
- Experience with webpage and social media management is considered an asset.
Licenses, Certificates and Registrations:
- Valid Class 5 Drivers License issued in British Columbia required;
- Completion and maintenance of clear Criminal Record Check required;
- Any Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) and/or Physical Literacy training is considered an asset;
- First-Aid and CPR training is considered an asset.
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