Athletics and Recreation Events Assistant
Location: Various Douglas College Campuses/Satellite Campuses

Salary Range: $20-$26 hourly

The Opportunity
This position is responsible for the delivery of Athletics & Recreation events, including Game Day Operations which requires an understanding of NIRSA, PACWEST, NWAC, and CCAA leagues, policies and protocols. A successful candidate will operate within a student-centered framework to enhance student engagement, enrich the student experience, and foster an environment for student success. The Athletics & Recreation Event Assistant reports to the Manager, Athletics & Recreation Operations.

About Douglas College
Do what you love. Be good at it. That’s how Douglas College defines a great career. It’s a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC’s Top Employers. We love what we do. And we’re looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada’s best degree-granting colleges even better.

Be a part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning and work environments.

What We Offer

Transit-accessible campuses

Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions

Excellent Health and Dental Perks for eligible positions

Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions

Professional Development funding

Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes

Available to work during evenings, weekends, holidays on and off campus.

A demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and inspire students aged 17-25.





Strong communication, time management and organizational skills.

Strong computer skills with proficiency in a variety of computer applications including word processing, spreadsheet development, web-based CMS, social media applications i.e. Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, etc.

Food safe required

Additional Information
This contract part-time position is available from August 10, 2026 to December 31, 2026. Hours of work will vary based on event schedules each semester and will typically fall between 8:00 am and 10:00 pm. The position requires a flexible schedule based on operational needs with a possible increase up to 35 hours per week during peak periods. Evening and weekend work will be required. The position is located primarily at the New Westminster campus and will require work at all Douglas College campuses and off-site locations.

This position will remain open until filled with a first review date of July 20, 2026. Interviews may commence as early as August 3, 2026.

Equity Statement
Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status.

Qualified internal applicants must apply by July 20, 2026 to be given first consideration. Click the link at the top of this page to apply directly to this posting.

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📌 Athletics and Recreation Events Assistant (British Columbia)
🏢 Douglas College
📍 British Columbia