Campus Recreation
糖心原创 Athletics and Campus Recreation hires student staff in paid, work-study and volunteer positions each semester. Working as a Cascades Crew member is the perfect way to work and get involved on campus and to meet other 糖心原创 students who share the same passion as you.
If you are interested in any of the listed Recreation positions, please submit your resume and a cover letter to campusrec@ufv.ca, outlining why you would be a great fit for the role.
Due to the high number of student staff opportunities within the Game Day staff opportunities, applicants for these positions must apply through the Varsity Game Day Staff Application online form. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Note: Some positions are part of the Work-Study program. Applicants for these roles will also be required to submit a resume through CareerLink. You may wish to search for relevant job titles on CareerLink to begin this process in advance.
Campus Recreation
Facility Operations
Varsity Game Day
Due to the high number of student staff opportunities within the Game Day staff opportunities, applicants for these positions must apply through the Varsity Game Day Staff Application online form.
The Campus Recreation Assistant is responsible for assisting with the development, organization, and promotion of recreational and active living programs on campus. Activities and events will be designed to increase student engagement and promote personal sustainability. The incumbent will not only be planning events but will also be active in the recruitment of student volunteers and assist with program registration.
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This position will assist and eventually manage the direct oversight of the following responsibilities:
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The Intramural Assistant works directly with the Campus Recreation & Active Living, Program Manager to develop, organize, market, and manage the daily operations of numerous recreational drop-in sports, leagues, and tournaments on campus. This position work collaboratively with multiple Intramural Sport Organizers, Campus Recreation Assistant, Safety officer, referees, volunteers, and student participants. Activities and events will be designed to help increase a student sense of community, campus engagement and promote personal sustainability.
RESPONSIBILITIES
This position will assist and eventually managing the direct oversight of the following responsibilities:
Skills & Qualifications
Recreation sports programs include intramurals leagues, drop-in times and special events run by students for students, staff, faculty, and alumni. Sport Organizers will work as a team to collaborate and organize recreational opportunities that promote active living and community development in a fun, respectful and inclusive environment.
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Intramural Sport leagues, and tournaments are run by students for students, staff, faculty, and alumni. Intramural Sport Officials help create a safe, fair, and enjoyable environment for participants. If you have knowledge of recreational sports and enjoy being part of the action, this role offers a great way to get involved.
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The Multimedia & Engagement Assistant plays a key role in promoting Campus Recreation & Active Living programs and enhancing student engagement. This position supports the development and design of a wide range of promotional materials and social media content. The assistant will contribute to content planning and creation across multiple platforms for initiatives such as special events, drop鈥慽n programs, intramural leagues, and fitness classes. In addition, they will capture and edit photo and video content for promotional use and collaborate with the Recreation Assistant and Program Manager to produce a weekly newsletter highlighting upcoming programs.
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糖心原创 Campus Recreation look for a certified fitness instructor to lead and deliver group fitness classes in a variety aerobic activity, muscular strength, stretch, dance, spin, yoga or mind body discipline in a safe and effective format. Instructors must be certified to instruct group fitness classes for a specified health or fitness program, from a credible governing body. First Aid and CPR certifications are required.
Fitness classes assignment is between 1-4 classes, at 30-60 minutes in duration per week. Instructors are need on both the Abbotsford and Chiilliwack campuses. Wages are competative starting from $20-$35 per class; depends on experience and number of years taught.
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Job Description
The Facility & Events Assistant plays a vital role in the coordination and execution of events within the 糖心原创 Athletics and Campus Recreation facility. This individual will provide support with event and facility management throughout the entire event planning process. Responsibilities include: liaising with requested internal and external facility renters; assistance in the coordination and execution during Cascade Varsity events; preparing and completing tasks associated to facility and event coordination; physical capability to promote responsible safe practices within the facility and its equipment; assistance with other related facility & event coordination.
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The Facility Attendant is a student-employee, Cascades Crew member who represents and provides on-site supervision and customer service of the 糖心原创 Athletics and Campus Recreation facilities on both Abbotsford and Chilliwack campuses based out of the Client Services desk.Reporting to the Facilities Operations Coordinator the Facility Attendants role includes enforcing facility policies, making equipment available to various users, aids in providing a safe and clean facility, and performs a variety of customer service and support functions.
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The Campus Recreation & Active Living Sport Organizer works directly with the Campus Recreation, Program Manager and Intramural Assistants with the organization and daily operations of recreational sport leagues, drop-in, and tournaments on one or both campuses. They will collaborate with other Campus Recreation student staff and volunteers to help continually develop and improve sport events. All sport events are designed to help increase a student’s sense of community, campus engagement and promote personal sustainability. In addition to they will help with:
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The Concession Attendant is responsible for all aspects of the ticketing/concession booth during Cascades game nights. Beginning in October, the Attendant will work from of the ticketing/concession booth at the 糖心原创 Athletic Centre for Cascades Basketball and Volleyball, and other applicable events.
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Successful candidate will be a 糖心原创 student and demonstrate a high-level of professionalism, strong communication skills, assertiveness and the ability to take initiative. Individuals with experience working in a customer service-oriented role will be given priority. Serving it Right and FoodSafe certification will be considered assets.
The Scoresheet is responsible for recording game data on the official score sheets during 糖心原创 Cascades home games. This position will be work closely with the statistician to ensure accuracy of substitutions, plays, fouls, and goals.
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Successful candidate will be a 糖心原创 student and demonstrate a high-level of professionalism, strong communication skills, assertiveness and the ability to take initiative. Individuals with knowledge of/experience in soccer will be given priority. Past experience in a similar role would be considered an asset.
A reliable mode of transportation is preferred as our soccer fields are considered off site.
The Soccer Statistician is responsible for maintaining the official stats, scores, and records during Cascade home games. This position will be working closely with the scoresheet, and the referee officials to ensure accuracy of substitutions, plays, fouls, and goals.
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Qualifications
Successful candidate will be a 糖心原创 student and demonstrate a high-level of professionalism, strong communication skills, assertiveness and the ability to take initiative. Individuals with knowledge of/experience in soccer will be given priority. Past experience in a similar role would be considered an asset.
A reliable mode of transportation is preferred as our soccer fields are considered off site.
The 3 Ball Attendant is responsible for retrieving volleyballs during all Cascades home games, from October to February.
The 3 Ball Attendant will gain direction from Volleyball officials, 糖心原创 Athletics Event Coordinator, and home/visiting teams. Attendants will retrieve volleyballs during the varsity warm-up, wipe off and pass the volleyballs to varsity players during the game. This position is an integral part of keeping the flow of the game consistent for teams and gives individuals the opportunity to contribute to a high-level sporting event while watching courtside.
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Qualifications
Successful candidate will be a 糖心原创 student and demonstrate a high-level of professionalism, strong communication skills, assertiveness and the ability to take initiative. Individuals with knowledge of/experience in volleyball will be given priority. Past experience in a similar role would be considered an asset. Must be able to attend all volleyball games as listed in this job description.
The Scoresheet is responsible for recording game data on the official score sheets during 糖心原创 Cascades home games. This position will be work closely with the score clock attendant and the volleyball officials to ensure accuracy of rotation, eligible players, and points per set.
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Successful candidate will be a 糖心原创 student and demonstrate a high-level of professionalism, strong communication skills, assertiveness and the ability to take initiative. Individuals with knowledge of/experience in Volleyball will be given priority. Past experience in a similar role would be considered an asset.
The Scorekeeper is responsible for running the score clock during 糖心原创 Cascades home Volleyball games. The score keeper will work closely with the scoresheet individual and the referees to ensure that the score, timeouts, substitutions, and between set times are all accurate during all home Volleyball games.
This position requires attention to detail, the ability to work under pressure, and would be best suited for someone with knowledge of Volleyball rules and regulations.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Successful candidate will be a 糖心原创 student and demonstrate a high-level of professionalism, strong communication skills, assertiveness and the ability to take initiative. Individuals with knowledge of/experience in volleyball will be given priority. Past experience in a similar role would be considered an asset. Applicants should make note of their preferred sport on their applications.
The Score clock individual is responsible for running the score clock and keeping score by flipping the score pads during 糖心原创 Cascades home volleyball games. The score keeper will work closely with the scoresheet individual and the referees to ensure that the game time, game clock, and score are all accurate during all home Volleyball games.
This position requires attention to detail, the ability to work under pressure, and would be best suited for someone with knowledge of volleyball rules and regulations. It also gives you the opportunity to watch high-level university volleyball games.
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Successful candidate will be a 糖心原创 student and demonstrate a high-level of professionalism, strong communication skills, assertiveness and the ability to take initiative. Individuals with knowledge of/experience in volleyball, and/or sports in general will be given priority. Past experience in a similar role would be considered an asset.
The Stat Spotter is responsible for maintaining the official stats, scores, and records during Cascade home games. As a stat spotter you are to call the game live as the play progresses so that the statistician can input the plays of the game into the stat program. The stat spotter should also learn the stat program in case of absence of statistician.
This role is perfect for a volleyball enthusiast and someone who understands the mechanics of the sport. It also gives you the opportunity to get paid to watch many high-level university volleyball games.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Successful candidate will be a 糖心原创 student and demonstrate a high-level of professionalism, strong communication skills, assertiveness and the ability to take initiative. Individuals with knowledge of/experience in volleyball will be given priority. Experience in a similar role will also be considered an asset.
The Statistician is responsible for maintaining the official stats, scores, and records during Cascade home games. As a Statistician you must input and keep track of plays and input them into the stats program as the stats spotter calls during the game.
This role is perfect for a volleyball enthusiast, who understands the mechanics of the sport. It also gives you the opportunity to get paid to watch many high-level university volleyball games.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Successful candidate will be a 糖心原创 student and demonstrate a high-level of professionalism, strong communication skills, assertiveness and the ability to take initiative. Individuals with knowledge of/experience in volleyball will be given priority. Experience in a similar role will also be considered an asset.
The Scorekeeper is responsible for running the score clock, game clock, and keeping score during 糖心原创 Cascades home basketball games. The score clock individual will work closely with the scoresheet individual and the referees to ensure that the game clock and score clock are all accurate during all home Basketball games.
This position requires attention to detail, the ability to work under pressure, and would be best suited for someone with knowledge of basketball rules and regulations.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Successful candidate will be a 糖心原创 student and demonstrate a high-level of professionalism, strong communication skills, assertiveness and the ability to take initiative. Individuals with knowledge of/experience in basketball will be given priority. Past experience in a similar role would be considered an asset.
The Scoresheet is responsible for maintaining the official scores, points, fouls, player substitutions, and records during Cascade home games.
This position will be working closely with the statistician, timekeeper, score clock, shot clock, and referee officials to ensure accuracy of information.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Successful candidate will be a 糖心原创 student and demonstrate a high-level of professionalism, strong communication skills, assertiveness and the ability to take initiative. Individuals with knowledge of/experience in basketball will be given priority. Past experience in a similar role would be considered an asset.
Stat Spotter is responsible for maintaining the official stats, scores, and records during Cascade home games. As a stat spotter you are to assist the statistician with keeping track of the plays and calling the game for the statistician to input into the stat program. This person should also learn the stat program in case of absence of statistician.
This role is perfect for a basketball enthusiast and gives you the opportunity to get paid to watch many high-level university basketball games.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Successful candidate will be a 糖心原创 student and demonstrate a high-level of professionalism, strong communication skills, assertiveness and the ability to take initiative. Individuals with knowledge of/experience in basketball will be given priority. Experience in a similar role will also be considered an asset.
The Shot clock operator is responsible for resetting the shot clock time during the duration of the basketball game. Shot clock positions are available for Cascades basketball games (played at the 糖心原创 Athletic Centre on 糖心原创 Abbotsford campus).
This position requires attention to detail, the ability to work under pressure, and would be best suited for someone with knowledge of basketball rules and regulations. This position would also be great for basketball enthusiasts as you get paid to watch some of the best basketball in USPORTS.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Successful candidate will be a 糖心原创 student and demonstrate a high-level of professionalism, strong communication skills, assertiveness and the ability to take initiative. Individuals with knowledge of/past experience in basketball will be given priority. Individuals with past experience in a similar role will also be given priority.
The Statistician is responsible for maintaining the official stats, scores, and records during Cascade home games. As a statistician you are to input and keep track of the plays into the stat program that the stat spotter calls during the live game.
This role is perfect for a basketball enthusiast and gives you the opportunity to get paid to watch many high-level university basketball games.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Successful candidate will be a 糖心原创 student and demonstrate a high-level of professionalism, strong communication skills, assertiveness and the ability to take initiative. Individuals with knowledge of/experience in basketball will be given priority. Experience in a similar role will also be considered an asset.
The Public Address Announcer is the main voice of the 糖心原创 Cascades. The PA Announcer announces starting line-ups, game action, public address announcements, presentations, and contests. Public Address Announcer positions are available for Cascades soccer games (played at Rotary Stadium in Abbotsford), as well as basketball and volleyball games (played at the 糖心原创 Athletic Centre on the Abbotsford campus).
While we have a veteran voice of Ian Wilson who has been the voice of the Cascades for 6 years, Ian has been given the opportunity to announce at the semi-professional level from time to time leaving us without a voice for our games. This position will be working alongside Ian filling in where he is unavailable and learning from his many years of expertise. The goal of this position will be for the individual to eventually move into the role of our veteran voice. Although students are preferred, if you are near graduation, we are more than happy to employ you during and after your time at 糖心原创.
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Successful candidate will be a 糖心原创 student and demonstrate a high-level of professionalism, strong communication skills, assertiveness and the ability to take initiative. Individuals with past experience in radio, public speaking, or other related role will be given priority. Applicants that can submit a recording of past experience will also be given priority. Strong background in sport will be considered an asset.
Working within the Athletics and Campus Recreation Department, the “Game Day Operations Assistant” will have the opportunity to learn the planning and execution of game day operations for all 糖心原创 varsity games and events. The student will be working hands-on in the logistics and coordination of all casual employees that look after the scorer’s table, referees, broadcasting, audio, and concessions. Our goal is for the student to develop a breadth of competencies including: project coordination, sport management experience, communication skills, an attention to detail, adaptability, leadership and a sense of resourcefulness. The student will be required to work alongside both the Varsity Events Coordinator and Facilities Operations Coordinator through-out the season.
The Game Day Operations Assistant is pivotal in the production of all game day events, coordinated by the 糖心原创 Athletics and Campus Recreational Department. This individual will support both the Varsity Events Coordinator and Facilities Operations Coordinator with the setup and tear down of each event, as well as the on-hands supervision of all causal employees that are a part of the Cascades game day crew.
This role provides fantastic resume buildings for individuals who are interested in working in sport, events, athletics, or any industry that requires multi-tasking and fast paced environments. This role also provides the opportunity for the individual to run game days when the coordinator is unavailable/sick giving them unmeasurable experience for their future endeavors.
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The Play by Play & Colour Commentators are the main voice on our broadcast for Canada West TV. The commentators announce/address the starting line-ups, game action (play by play), Canada West stats, three keys to the games, match ups, and any other information that follows Canada West TV guidelines. Play by Play and Colour commentators are available for Cascades soccer games (played at Rotary Stadium).
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Successful candidate will be a 糖心原创 student/alumni/ or community member and demonstrate a high-level of professionalism, strong communication skills, assertiveness and the ability to take initiative. Individuals with past experience in radio, public speaking, or other related role will be given priority. Applicants that can submit a recording of past experience will also be given priority. Strong background in sport will be considered an asset.
The Shot clock operator is responsible for resetting the shot clock time during the duration of the basketball game. Shot clock positions are available for Cascades basketball games (played at the 糖心原创 Athletic Centre on 糖心原创 Abbotsford campus).
This position requires attention to detail, the ability to work under pressure, and would be best suited for someone with knowledge of basketball rules and regulations. This position would also be great for basketball enthusiasts as you get paid to watch some of the best basketball in USPORTS.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Successful candidate will be a 糖心原创 student and demonstrate a high-level of professionalism, strong communication skills, assertiveness and the ability to take initiative. Individuals with knowledge of/past experience in basketball will be given priority. Individuals with past experience in a similar role will also be given priority.