Employment

Posting Dates: Friday, March 10, 2017 to Friday, June 30, 2017

Number of Positions: 1

Hourly Rate: $11.40

Duration: September 2017 - March 2018

Job Description:

The University of Ottawa men’s hockey team is looking to add a new member to its team. An equipment manager is a vital part to the proper functioning of a hockey team. This is a 10-hour a week work-study position, any extra hours spent would become valuable work experience.

The equipment manager is required to do these tasks:

• Equipment maintenance and repair
  • Be on the lookout for repair. Prevention is better than quick fix.
  • Be able to perform minor repairs, such as visor, helmet, skate, goalie straps, jerseys, etc.
• Skates
  • Sharpen skates on the road (we offer training)
  • Blade replacement
  • Check rivets
• Stick management
  • Manage stick inventory 
• Tape management
  • White, black and plastic tape allowed during games and practice
• Soap and shampoo management
  • Make sure there is enough and notify when we need to buy more
• Equipment for travel
  • Make sure everything is on the bus (skate sharpener, jerseys, equipment trunk, etc.)
• Home game room preparation
  • Set up the room with game jerseys and socks
  • Make Gatorade
  • Fill bottles
• Practice support
  • Fill water bottles
  • Bring laundry from the laundry room to the dressing room

Send resume to:

Please send your resume to Patrick Grandmaitre at patrick.grandmaitre@uottawa.ca. All candidates must qualify for the work-study program.

Posting Dates: Friday, March 10, 2017 to Saturday, August 26, 2017

Number of Positions: 4

Hourly Rate: Honorarium

Duration: September 1st 2017, to March 15th 2018

Job Description:

The University of Ottawa is seeking individuals to work as game-day announcers for Gee-Gees hockey, volleyball, and basketball games. As a member of the Gee-Gees Varsity Events Staff, you will be responsible for the announcement of information over the in-house PA systems at the scorer’s table: introduction of players, coaches, and officials names; game-related announcements; and sponsorship promotion announcement.

The Varsity Event Staff team coordinates logistical support for teams and fans whist providing a safe, enjoyable and efficiently operated venue for all Gee-Gees varsity home events. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals to work in a high-energy, team-based sport environment at the University of Ottawa. Please note that the majority of events take place on the weekends. The successful candidates will be required to commit to 2-5 hours per event, arriving a minimum of 30 minutes prior to game.

Responsibilities:

• Announce programs, players’ names, and player substitutions, as well as game-related announcements (such as fouls, goals, penalties, touchdowns, etc.).
• Learn to pronounce the names of players, coaches, and officials.
• Understand the rules and language of the sport.
• Understand emergency protocol in order to instruct and calm crowds in event of an emergency
• Review script and announce sponsorships at requested times
• Work with the game-day minor officials and statisticians, and the DJ to enhance the game-day experience of the fans.

Qualifications:

• A self-starter with a mature, professional attitude and can adapt to new situations quick and efficiently
• Ongoing awareness and responsiveness
• Outgoing and positive personality and team spirit
• Prior knowledge of football, hockey, volleyball, and/or basketball
• Speech Clarity in both French and English
• Bilingualism is required (French and English)

Send resume to:

All interested candidates must email a cover letter and resume to ggevents@uottawa.ca . Please note your full name and position title in the subject line of your email. 

Posting Dates: Friday, March 10, 2017 to Saturday, August 26, 2017

Number of Positions: 4

Hourly Rate: Honorarium

Duration: September 1st 2017, to March 15th 2018

Job Description:

The University of Ottawa is seeking individuals for the game day stats crew for Gee-Gees hockey, volleyball, and basketball games. You will be responsible for the recording and reporting of game stats and/or game clock at the scorer’s table.

The Varsity Event Staff team coordinates logistical support for teams and fans whilst providing a safe, enjoyable, and efficiently operated venue for all Gee-Gees varsity home events. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals to work in a high-energy, team-based sport environment at the University of Ottawa. Please note that the majority of events take place on the weekends, therefore applicants must be available to work on the weekends.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Ensuring that game sheets are correctly filled out and signed by coaches and officials before and after the game
• Filling out game sheets during the game
• Updating both online and table stats reporting
• Operation of clock and score board
• Liaise with sport officials

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to work independently within a team environment
• Successful at delivering under time pressured deadlines, utilizing time management and organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Prior knowledge of hockey, volleyball, and/or basketball
• Prior knowledge and/ or experience in scorekeeping and/or sports stats is an asset (i.e. stats programs, live game stats, score clock operation)
• Bilingualism is an asset

Available Positions:

Hockey

• Game clock operator
• Game stats and scorebook
• Online game stats

Basketball

• Game clock operator
• Game stats and scorebook
• Online game stats

Volleyball

• Game clock operator
• Play caller
• Play recorder
• Online game stats

Send resume to:

All interested candidates must email a cover letter and resume to ggevents@uottawa.ca . Please note your full name and position title(s) in the subject line of your email.

Note that priority consideration will be given to students eligible to the Work-Study Program.

Posting Dates: Friday, March 10, 2017 to Saturday, August 12, 2017

Number of Positions: 1

Hourly Rate: $14.28/h

Duration: 10 hours/week, September - April

Job Description:

All referees are required to apply and enforce the rules established for their sport to the best of their abilities. The Basketball Head Referee is tasked with hiring, managing, and supervising all basketball referees and ensuring a high level of officiating is maintained and consistent.  The successful candidate must also verify all game sheets, settle any disputes that arise, and sit in on Disciplinary Committee Meetings. Additionally, the Basketball Head Referee will ensure that all Intramural Program policies and league procedures are upheld to provide an enjoyable and safe playing environment. The Basketball Head referee  will report to the Intramural Programs’ Coordinator and Assistant Coordinators while working in conjunction with League Supervisors.    

Experience / skills required:

• Recognized Basketball Referee Certification;
• Significant experience working as referee (3+ years);
• Previous experience in an Intramural  or Recreational Program (participant and/or official);
• CPR and/or First Aid
• Excellent organizational, communication,  and interpersonal skills;
• Leadership and ability to work as part of a dynamic team;
• Good language competency (oral, written and comprehension) in both English and French;
• Experience in a supervisory and/or in a customer service role;

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Before the season:

• Hire and train basketball referees;
• Organize training sessions at the beginning of each term to review rules and general guidelines for the leagues;
• Ensure all referees are given jerseys. The head referee must also ensure that these jerseys are returned at the end of the season;
• Gather pertinent information from referees, including direct deposit slips and proof of certification;
• Create referee schedules in advance;
• Attend all mandatory meetings and information sessions;
• Review league rules & make any specific modifications after coordinator approval

During the season:

• Remain updated on all current rules and procedures;
• Ensure league rules and procedures are followed fairly by all participants and employees;
• Find replacements, or replace referees that are unable to attend games;
• Lead by example when refereeing games;
• Verify all basketball game sheets;
• Continually communicate with Assistant Coordinators throughout season;
• Perform evaluations of all basketball referees twice per semester and provide constructive feedback;
• Submit referees’ hours to the Assistant Coordinator  by deadline to ensure payment;
• Be in contact with League Supervisors to ensure the leagues run smoothly;
• In the event of a major incident, the Head Referee must collect all relevant documents and data and meet with the Disciplinary Committee;
• Work in conjunction with league supervisors to ensure leagues run smoothly;
• Inform team captains and the League Supervisor of any decisions made regarding a league incident;
•  Professionally deal with any questions, comments, or concerns from players and/or referees.

Note: Referees cannot play in a league in which they officiate

Send resume to:

Please send your resume and a cover letter to intramur@uottawa.ca.

Posting Dates: Friday, March 10, 2017 to Saturday, August 12, 2017

Number of Positions: 1

Hourly Rate: $14.28/h

Duration: 10 hours/week, September - April

Job Description:

All referees are required to apply and enforce the rules established for their sport to the best of their abilities. The Hockey Head Referee is tasked with hiring, managing, and supervising all hockey referees and ensuring a high level of officiating is maintained and consistent.  The successful candidate must also verify all game sheets, settle any disputes that arise, and sit in on Disciplinary Committee Meetings. Additionally, the Hockey Head Referee will ensure that all Intramural Program policies and league procedures are upheld to provide an enjoyable and safe playing environment. The Hockey Head referee will report to the Intramural Programs’ Coordinator and Assistant Coordinators while working in conjunction with League Supervisors.    

Experience / skills required:

• Recognized Hockey Referee Certification;
• Significant experience working as referee (3+ years);
• Previous experience in an Intramural  or Recreational Program (participant and/or official);
• CPR and/or First Aid
• Excellent organizational, communication,  and interpersonal skills;
• Leadership and ability to work as part of a dynamic team;
• Good language competency (oral, written and comprehension) in both English and French;
• Experience in a supervisory and/or in a customer service role;

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Before the season:

• Hire and train hockey referees;
• Organize training sessions at the beginning of each term to review rules and general guidelines for the leagues;
• Ensure all referees are given jerseys. The head referee must also ensure that these jerseys are returned at the end of the season;
• Gather pertinent information from referees, including direct deposit slips and proof of certification;
• Create referee schedules in advance;
• Attend all mandatory meetings and information sessions;
• Review league rules & make any specific modifications after coordinator approval

During the season:

• Remain updated on all current rules and procedures;
• Ensure league rules and procedures are followed fairly by all participants and employees;
• Find replacements, or replace referees that are unable to attend games;
• Lead by example when refereeing games;
• Verify all hockey game sheets;
• Continually communicate with Assistant Coordinators throughout season;
• Perform evaluations of all hockey referees twice per semester and provide constructive feedback;
• Submit referees’ hours to the Assistant Coordinator  by deadline to ensure payment;
• Be in contact with League Supervisors to ensure the leagues run smoothly;
• In the event of a major incident, the Head Referee must collect all relevant documents and data and meet with the Disciplinary Committee;
• Work in conjunction with league supervisors to ensure leagues run smoothly;
• Inform team captains and the League Supervisor of any decisions made regarding a league incident;
•  Professionally deal with any questions, comments, or concerns from players and/or referees.

Note: Referees cannot play in a league in which they officiate

Send resume to:

Please send your resume and a cover letter to intramur@uottawa.ca.

Posting Dates: Friday, March 10, 2017 to Friday, June 30, 2017

Number of Positions: 3

Hourly Rate: $12.00

Duration: September 2017 - April 2018

Job Description:

Number of positions: 3-7

Intramural League Supervisors are the Intramural Program’s representatives during games. They must promote communication between Intramural Programs’ administration staff and participants. Supervisors are in charge of managing the leagues and ensuring they run smoothly throughout the season. This includes preparing game sheets, taking out and putting away all necessary equipment, completing incident/accident reports when necessary and being available to answer questions from participants. Supervisors must know the rules and regulations of their sport(s) and facilities, and apply them whenever disputes may arise. They will also post all scores and standings and notify affected parties when there are changes to the schedule. Supervisors must administer first-aid , when necessary, and complete appropriate accident forms. They will promote a safe and fun environment for all participants. Supervisors will attend all required training sessions and assist during registration week. The League Supervisors report to the Intramural Programs’ Coordinator and Assistant Coordinator.

Experience / Skills Required:

• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills;
• Strong communication skills
• Leadership skills and ability to work as part of a dynamic team;
• Good language competency (oral, written) in both English and French;
• Experience in a supervisory and/or in a customer service role;
• Good understanding respective sport(s) and its associated rules
• Passion for respective sport(s)
• First Aid/CPR qualifications or willing to obtain

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Before the season

• Attend all mandatory meetings and training sessions.
• Assist with the pre-season registration and assist in organizing team t-shirts or jerseys.
• Attend the captain’s meeting once all teams are registered.
• Organize league binders

During the season

Before games:

• Relay the rules and regulations of the league & facility to employees and participants
• Print out weekly standings, suspensions, updated team lists and fill out game sheets.
• Contact team captains for all schedule changes/updates
• Remain in contact with the Head Referee and the Intramural Programs’ administration staff throughout the season
• Pick up keys for the equipment
• Retrieve two-way radios, first-aid kits, and equipment cages
• Assist Client Services with equipment set up
• Sign-in & check uOttawa IDs of all participants
• Inspect facilities for safe game play

During games:

• Attend all scheduled games & ensure they run smoothly
• Keep score and keep track of penalties during each game, on the game sheet
• Liaise with facility staff when problems occur & assist in settling disputes
• Fill out incident and/or accident reports when necessary.
• Make yourself available to answer any questions from participants in your league
• Distribute prizes when necessary
• Administer first aid , when required

After games:

• Ensure captains sign the game sheet after every game
• Fax all game sheets as well as any incident or accident reports
• Assist in putting away all equipment & ensure all equipment is returned
• Enter team scores and standings at the end of every shift
• Report any equipment malfunctions
• Return all keys

Other:

• Get to know as many participants as possible.
• Distribute playoff schedules.
• Hand out league evaluations near the end of the season
• Present a positive and approachable attitude
• Show enthusiasm for your league(s)

Send resume to:

Please send your resume and a cover letter to intramur@uottawa.ca.

Posting Dates: Friday, March 10, 2017 to Wednesday, August 30, 2017

Number of Positions: 3

Hourly Rate: $12

Duration: September 2017 - March 2018

Job Description:

The uOttawa Gee-Gees Stampede Club is a new initiative brought forward by past Stampede Leaders to better involve the student population in all sporting events and activities on campus. This team’s main focuses are to promote school pride by bringing the noise to each and every on campus game and/or sporting event, to increase student participation and involvement in all sporting and athletic opportunities on campus and to build a sense of community among students from all corners of campus who show enthusiasm through their appreciation for competitive and recreational sports. Its thirty enthusiastic Stampede Leaders will be led by three Stampede Coordinator, hired by Sports Services.

These coordinators will be kicking-off this project, which means we are looking for students with initiative, team building skills and leadership to take on these roles.

The coordinators’ tasks are varied. They are responsible to organize in-class presentations, be part of ticket sales kiosks, lead the Stampede social media presence and take part in a range of promotional activities on campus.

Note: There will be a limit of work hours dedicated to attending Gee-Gees games.

Send resume to:

Please submit a cover letter and resume to ariane.thibault@uottawa.ca for consideration. Please indicate the name of the position in the subject of the email.

Posting Dates: Friday, March 10, 2017 to Saturday, August 26, 2017

Number of Positions: 3

Hourly Rate: $12

Duration: September 1st 2017, to March 31st, 2018

Job Description:

The University of Ottawa, Sports Services is seeking high-energy, organized individuals who will be responsible for the management day-to-day operations of all Gee-Gees home Football, Soccer, Rugby, Ice Hockey, Volleyball and Basketball varsity events in addition to special department activities.

The Varsity Event Game Day Manager provides leadership to the varsity event staff group. This group is responsible for logistical support for teams, providing customer service to fans, and ensuring a safe and enjoyable venue for all Gee-Gees varsity home events. The Game Day Manager ensures proper procedures are followed during all staff operations. Please note that the majority of events take place on the weekends, therefore applicants must be available to work most weekends.

Responsibilities:

• Leadership of the varsity event staff during event operations including set-up & tear down
• Supervise ticketing and will-call, as well as event financial reconciliation
• Supervise access control, crowd management, and security
• Provide general game support as required for each event
• Liaise with minor officials
• End of game staff reporting and sign-out

Qualifications:

• Must be a registered University of Ottawa Student
• Must be eligible for the Work-Study Program
• Flexible schedule with the ability to work 12 hours per week (or up to 20 hours per week), predominantly evenings and weekends
• Flexible and comfortable working in a fast paced environment
• Demonstrates leadership qualities and ability to delegate responsibilities & supervise six or more staff members
• Ability to exercise initiative, discretion, and good judgment
• Ability to work with a diverse group of people
• Able to stand for long periods of time and lift over 20 pounds
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Experience in customer service, and in sales and/or handling cash
• Knowledge of OUA athletics, specifically Gee Gees varsity sports, considered an asset
• Bilingualism is an asset

Send resume to:

All interested candidates must email a cover letter and resume to ggevents@uottawa.ca. Please note your full name and position title in the subject line of your email.

Note that priority consideration will be given to students eligible to the Work-Study Program.