Job Title
Hockey Rover
Job Type
Flexible
Union
MRSA
Salary Grade
Flexible / Casual Classification (Salary Grade)
SAD01 Administrative Services (Salary Grade 12)
Hybrid Work
This position is ineligible
Position End Date
3/31/2027
Location
MRU Main Campus - Calgary, AB T3E 6K6 CA (Primary)
About This Position
About the Role
Working within the Cougars Athletics and Recreation department, these are flexible positions whose work schedule is variable and may include an irregular schedule of not less than three (3) hours per shift and up to thirty-five (35) hours per week. These positions will end March 31, 2027.
The Game Day Rover will be a member of the Cougar Athletics Varsity Game Day Events Team. This position will be for the duration of the fall and winter semesters. The position assists with the set-up and tear down of varsity events, assisting in meeting Canada West requirements and supporting all other game day tasks as a part of our team. As the rover you will learn many of the game day positions to be prepared to assist where needed. It is expected that the incumbent in this role is committed to all games in regular and post season.
Responsibilities
- Set-up, test and use various gameday technology; troubleshoot as required
- Work with game officials and Game Day Supervisor as required
- Provide general support to all aspects of the Game Day Event as required
- Ensure all requirements and regulations set-out by Canada West and U SPORTS are met and followed with the Game Day team
- Other duties as required
Qualifications
- 12 - 18 months of related experience
- Passion for sports with a strong knowledge of hockey
- Ability to work all shifts between Thursday - Sunday afternoons and evenings
- Highly motivated individual who can work well independently under pressure
- Commitment to time management and punctuality
- Strong focus and attention to detail
- Ability to lift items of up to 50lbs on an occasional basis
Salary: $15.45 - $19.44 per hour
Closing Date: Open until a suitable candidate is found
A resume and cover letter should be submitted in one .pdf document. Please title your .pdf document as follows: [Last Name]_[Requisition Number]_[Document Title].pdf (ex. Smith_1234_CV.pdf).
We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents and others currently legally authorized to work in Canada will be given priority. Please note only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. After the close date, you can check on the status of your application through your Career Centre. New career opportunities arise frequently and are posted as they become available. Please check back often to view our latest postings on our Career Opportunities page.
If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify
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About MRU
Founded in 1910 and located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Mount Royal University grew into a vibrant college in the 1930s and became a mid-sized university in 2009. A student-focused undergraduate university built on teaching excellence, Mount Royal University is known for our top-calibre programs, high-quality teaching and learning experience, robust delivery of liberal education, scholarly teaching, experiential learning and undergraduate research. MRU serves approximately 15,782 students, including 11,752 full-time and 4,030 part-time learners. MRU offers 13 bachelor's degrees encompassing 37 majors across faculties such as Arts, Business, Communications, Health, Community & Education, and Science & Technology. With over 74% of its student body drawn from the local area, Mount Royal University primarily serves Calgary and its surrounding region. MRU is a diverse yet close community with over 1,800 employees. Mount Royal provides employees the support they need to lead and advance institutional goals. Learn more about MRU's Academic Plan and Strategic Plan.
