One of six units with the Division of Student Affairs, Wellness, Recreation and Athletics (WRAD) offers eight performance varsity performance sport programs (soccer, rugby, basketball, and field hockey, cross country/track, rowing, swimming and golf), competitive intramural and sport clubs, and a broad array of health and wellness programs to the university and broader community. As a sub-brand of the University, Vikes programs have a high profile in the greater Victoria community, through partnerships, community programming, alumni outreach and events. Athletics and Recreation’s commitment to excellence in sport, health and wellness, and customer service make it a key contributor to student success on campus, and the department plays a critical role in student recruitment and retention.

Under the direction of the Intramural Programmer, the Intramural Assistant aids in the implementation of services offered through Vikes Athletics and Recreation operations. This area includes overall league management within the Intramural portfolio and activities offered through Informal Recreation and Drop-In. Intramurals currently offers more than 37 leagues and manages more than 3800 participants per term.

The Intramural

Assistant provides part-time support in supervising the day-to-day operations and serves as the first point of contact in providing excellent customer service for our participants.

The Intramural

Assistant is a self-motivated individual who assists with scheduling, hiring and training student staff and maintaining efficient workflow throughout the year. Our Intramural program is staffed seven days a week, from 5:30pm to 11:00 pm, with two days a week ending at 12:30am and 2:00am respectively, requiring this position to have flexibility to work evenings and weekends according to operational requirements. As well,



our Informal Recreation and Drop-In programs operate throughout business hours within CARSA and McKinnon requiring additional flexibility to meet operational needs.

Experience Must have a minimum of two (2) years of recent experience in a similar position, preferably in a post-secondary or institutional environment or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Related Work Experience Should Include

Scheduling and coordinating Using databases, spreadsheets, payroll and data entry Preference Will Be Given To Applicants With Experience With UVic information systems

Using Fusion Living Software

IMLEAGUES Software

Supervising intramural leagues within a university environment Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Excellent organizational skills including attention to detail, time management, and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Exceptional administrative skills including meeting and calendar coordination

Strong communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to relate well and work effectively within a team environment, as well as the larger UVic community and external agencies

Experience in effectively maintaining the confidentiality of highly personal and sensitive information

Ability to work independently with limited supervision and resolve tasks and/or problems by exercising judgement and innovation, and employing critical thinking and/or analysis

Ability to work under pressure and meet strict and often emergent deadlines

Ability to exercise initiative, positive judgement, tact, and diplomacy

Demonstrated commitment to valuing the principles of truth, reconciliation and respect, equity diversity and inclusion, and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment

Proficiency with computer applications (i.e. MS-Office Suite, Adobe Create Suite, content management systems).

Specialized

Knowledge/Education Secondary school graduation or equivalent. University graduation, BA in Health and Recreation Education preferred.

📌 Assistant, Intramurals & Informal Recreation (Victoria)
🏢 University of Victoria
📍 Victoria