Club Programs Assistant

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.

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

Availability: Mostly daytime shifts during the week with infrequent evenings shifts during the week

Location: At MRU Recreation (the odd shift may be off campus)

• Program Administration & Facilitation (60%)
  • Support the Recreation Sport Supervisor and Club Executives with the programming, administration, and evaluation of all Club programs
  • Support the preparation, administration, and facilitation of the CAR Club Annual Awards Ceremony, including the nomination process
  • Ensure accurate and timely reporting is completed regarding Club Activities in collaboration with the Club Executives
  • Review and follow up on requests and document submission from the Club Executives
  • Administrate payments for Club Fundraisers
  • Assist on larger programming projects and requests in collaboration with the Recreation Sport Supervisor
  • Support the RSS with the annual Club Evaluations
• Club Executive Supervision and Mentorship (25%)
  • Lead the Club Executive Monthly Meetings and in house trainings
  • Support Club Executives with Adherence to the CAR Club Manual
  • Communicate effectively with Club Executives
• General and as needed duties (15%)
  • Communicate effectively with Club Executives, partners, and Recreational Sport Supervisor
  • Act as Cougars Athletics and Recreation ambassadors by promoting club activities and programs on campus through promotional activities as requested by the Recreational Sports Supervisor (classroom info sessions, Main Street, drop-in sports, clubs etc.)

• 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 Club Executives
  • 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
  • An understanding of sport and physical activity best practices
  • An understanding or experience with Risk Management adherence
  • An ability to utilize Google suite and Active Net is considered an asset
  • Experience with PCI training and compliance
  • Current MRU students are preferred with University Students in general being our next preferred candidates
  • 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
  • Development and networking opportunities

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, 2

SLGBTQI, 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:
Compensation: $17.48/hour - $18.16/hour

Closing Date: Once a 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 Title].pdf (ex. Smith, 999999, CV.pdf).

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents and others currently legally authorized to work in Canada…