2020 BC Athletics Employment Opportunity
2020 BC Athletics Employment Opportunity
Track & Field and Cross Country Programs and Information Assistant
Supported by: The Canada Summer Jobs Program - Govt of Canada & BC Athletics
Job Position: Track & Field and Cross Country Programs and Information Assistant
Length of Employment: 8 Weeks
Starting Date: August 31, 2020 Ending Date: Friday, October 23rd, 2020
Application Deadline: Monday, August 17th, 2020 - 4:00pm.
Program (Federal Govt) eligibility requirements for all applicants:
- be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment;
- be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the “Immigration and Refugee Protection Act”;
- be legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations; and
- not be a family member or related to members of the BC Athletics Board of Directors or Staff.
- Note: International Students are not eligible to be employed through this program. Recent immigrants are eligible if they are Canadian Citizens or permanent residents.
Job Responsibilities:
Working with and under the guidance of BC Athletics Staff (Chris Winter, Track & Field Technical Manager, Clif Cunningham, Road/Cross Country Running Technical Manager and Brian McCalder, President/CEO), the Employee will assist and as appropriate take the lead on:
- Marketing & Communications, assisting with program & event promotion, media releases, website updates, sponsor servicing, newsletter, preparation of promotional materials.
- Assisting with the BC Athletics Record Newsletter content preparation.
- BC Athletics Club profiles - interviewing and writing articles for the BC Athletics Record Newsletter.
- Assisting with the event approval process, sanctioning and insurance requirements.
- Work with Disability Sport Organizations for integration of athletes into athletic competitions.
- Results and rankings management of athletes for BC Provincial Team Selection for National Championships and Athlete Assistance Programs.
- Assisting with the organization of travel and accommodation for BC Provincial Teams to National Championships. Including communication with team members, guardians and coaches; uniform organization.
- Development and coordination of a speaker series to be delivered online / in person of athletes / coaches and officials, to members, schools and general public.
- Assist with the scheduling, delivery and promotion of program camps, training programs and seminars for athletes, coaches, officials and event directors.
- Assisting with the delivery, promotion and in person roles for Provincial and National Championships and BC Athletics Events.
- Explore opportunities for additional revenue generation through donation campaign, sponsorship and e-commerce strategies.
- Assist in the recruitment, engagement, training and development of Officials and the tracking program of qualifications and scheduling.
- Assist in the updating of the BC Athletics Rules, Policies and Procedures.
- Assist in the development and updating of Championship Technical Manuals
- Other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Hours per Day/Week: 7 hrs per day / 35 hrs per week / 8 week duration
Salary: $17.00 per hr.
Job Location: BC Athletics Office, Fortius Athlete Development Centre,
3713 Kensington Ave, Ste 2001-B, Burnaby, BC V5B 0A7
Requirements and Preferred/Beneficial Skills:
1. Applicants must meet the Federal Government eligibility requirements for employment as
set out above.
2. Self-starting/initiating, organized individual with problem solving capabilities.
3. Experience in sport as a participant, organizer or event volunteer.
4. Event promotion, marketing, fundraising and sponsorship experience an asset.
5. Education/Training in Physical Education, Human Kinetics or Sport Management.
6. Knowledge of Long Term Athlete Development and Sport for Life.
7. Experience / knowledge of BC Athletics Programs.
8. Knowledge/experience with: Word Processing; Spreadsheets; Web posting; other software
9. Experience in effective use of Social Media.
10. Experience in working with volunteers.
11. Good writing and speaking skills plus a sense of humor.
12. Previous work experience.
This position may involve: a) travel in the Lower Mainland and elsewhere in BC - driver’s license and access to a vehicle may be needed; b) may also require lifting and set up of various materials.
BC Athletics is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.
Application Process: Please submit a covering letter of application plus: your resume and 3 references to: BC Athletics, Attn: Brian McCalder, 3713 Kensington Avenue, Ste 2001-B, Burnaby, BC V5B 0A7
Email: brian.mccalder@bcathletics.org
Application Deadline: - Monday, August 17th, 2020 - 4:00pm.
BC Athletics thanks all applicants for their interest, however only those under consideration for the role will be contacted.