Coordinator, Sports Information & Game Day
Top Benefits
About the role
Coordinator, Sports Information & Game Day
Status: Full Time
Hours: Monday to Friday; 35 hours/week
Home Campus: Fennell (fully on-site)
Rate of Pay: Payband H (Start Rate: $36.29 per hour)
Posting Date: July 28th, 2025
Closing Date: August 1st, 2025 at 7:00pm EST
Preference will be given to qualified employees within the Full Time Support Staff bargaining unit, Appendix D (6 consecutive months in Appendix D status) and RPT employees who have passed probation at Mohawk College.
We believe the rich diversity among our students and the communities we serve should be reflected within our workforce. As educators, we believe it is important to act and show leadership in advancing the principles of reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion in our community.
The Coordinator, Sports Information & Game Day is responsible for the planning, implementation, and coordination of all athletic communications.
Under the guidance of the Manager, Sports Marketing, Communication & Events, the incumbent will assist in the execution of a marketing and communications strategy for the athletic department in order to establish and promote the distinct brand of Mountaineer athletics. The incumbent will report to the Manager, Sports Marketing, Communication & Events and have responsibility for all aspects of athletic media relations and communications. The incumbent will facilitate the development and distribution of information related to all 10 intercollegiate programs, coaches, and student-athletes across multiple platforms and social media outlets, including the Mountaineer Sports Network; update game notes and information; and maintain the athletics website.
Reporting to the Manager, Sports Marketing, Communication & Events, the incumbent will assist with varsity events, such as game days, to ensure that a high-quality experience is delivered to Mohawk students and community. The incumbent will also make sure that all logistics required for varsity homes games are coordinated as required and guides a team of student staff (set-up crew, announcer, etc.) to ensure that game set-up is complete as required, and the game is choreographed and run in an efficient and entertaining way for spectators. Additionally, the incumbent will ensure all game scores, stats and other details are recorded and digitally submitted with the appropriate software to the OCAA. The incumbent will also be responsible for all aspects of traditional game day sports information operations which include marketing materials, photography, in-game and post-game score updates, live stream broadcast, and post-game videos and recaps.
What you'll be doing:
Digital Content & Sports Information
- Plans and coordinates preparation and distribution of all athletic publications, including, but not limited to, game programs, media guides, weekly releases, game recaps, and human-interest stories.
- Plan and execute content for the Mountaineers website and social media, including written material and multimedia content.
- Collaborate with the Manager, Sports Marketing, Communication and Events as well as student staff to develop digital content ranging from photography (media day), videography and graphic design that supports the Mountaineers social media and in-game digital signage.
- Prepares, maintains, and distributes all necessary statistics, rosters, and results.
- Assist with weekly and yearly nomination for various OCAA and CCAA awards.
- Maintains the research, development and maintenance of career/season records and statistics for all sports programs and student-athletes.
- Ensures the maintenance of all general archival information on Mohawk athletics.
Game Day & Marketing
- Coordinates and contributes to the development of a digital marketing and communications strategy for Mohawk Athletics.
- Contributes to the development and enhancement of the athletics' brand strategy.
- Tracks consumer engagement and usage on all media platforms to create target-marketing plans.
- Assist with the coordination of all statistical reporting and ensure compliance with the OCAA sport information requirements, deadlines and procedures.
- Ensure that all logistics required for varsity home game setup is coordinated, and lead student staff for both setup and tear-down, while also ensuring event is executed to standards that keep spectators engaged and entertained.
- Plan marketing material and execute themed game day events.
- Ensure all game scores, stats and other details are recorded and digitally submitted with the appropriate software to the OCAA office.
- Work with other department staff, providing support and assistance to other members of the department in general as required for marketing support.
- Work with other department staff in planning varsity events, including the Athletic Banquet and Hall of Fame ceremony.
Media Program Liaison
- Act as a liaison between the Department and College's Broadcast Program.
- Help educate and provide experiential learning experiences for students for all live streams and other video production.
- Work with the Broadcast Program to create streaming schedules, brainstorm content ideas, advance production, and other communication needs.
Other duties as assigned.
What you'll bring to the role:
- Three (3) year degree/diploma (or equivalent) in Diploma in a relevant field of study with an emphasis on Sports Marketing, Creative Advertising, Communications, Marketing or equivalent.
- Experience in sport information and digital content creation.
- Experience with the analysis of sport statistics.
- Experience in sport journalism and broadcasting.
- Excellent oral and interpersonal skills when dealing with the public.
- Superior writing ability, excellent organizational and problem-solving skills. Advanced computer skills with respect to design and creative publications and materials.
- Demonstrated experience coordinating a sport event video and photography.
- Experience in coordinating events, specifically sporting events / game days.
- Demonstrated commitment and understanding of human rights, equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.
- The ability to communicate and work effectively with diverse students, employees, and communities.
What we offer:
- Defined Benefit pension plan (CAAT) with contributions matched by Mohawk College.
- 93% top up of maternity and parental leave pay for 52 weeks.
- Progressive vacation plan starting with 15 vacation days plus annual holiday closure.
- Access to Employee Family Assistance Program including counselling services, financial literacy services, nutrition advice and more.
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, paramedical services (massage therapy, acupuncture, naturopath, psychotherapy and psychology), short-term and long-term disability.
- Ability to take courses at a reduced rate for employees and dependents.
To find out more about working at Mohawk College, please visit
https://www.mohawkcollege.ca/about-mohawk/careers-at-mohawk
We are committed to reconciliation and nurturing an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible (IDEA) environment for everyone who learns and works at Mohawk College. We welcome applications from racialized persons, women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
The College is committed to fostering inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources.
To learn more about Mohawk College's commitments, please visit the Mohawk College strategic plan webpage:
https://www.strategicplan.mohawkcollege.ca/
About Mohawk College
Mohawk College educates and serves 30,000 full-time, part-time, apprenticeship and international students at three campuses and two City School locations at the Eva Rothwell Resource Centre and the Central Public Library in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. The college has ranked first among all Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area colleges in student satisfaction for seven consecutive years and first in graduate satisfaction for the past five years. Mohawk ranks 15th among all colleges in Canada for applied research activity and has been named among Canada’s greenest employers and the region’s top employers for the past three years.
Mohawk offers 164 postsecondary programs and is one of the largest trainers of apprentices in Ontario, providing training to more than 4,000 apprenticeship students annually at the Marshall School of Skilled Trades & Apprenticeship in Stoney Creek, Ontario.
Since its founding in 1967, more than 115,000 students have graduated from Mohawk College.
Coordinator, Sports Information & Game Day
Top Benefits
About the role
Coordinator, Sports Information & Game Day
Status: Full Time
Hours: Monday to Friday; 35 hours/week
Home Campus: Fennell (fully on-site)
Rate of Pay: Payband H (Start Rate: $36.29 per hour)
Posting Date: July 28th, 2025
Closing Date: August 1st, 2025 at 7:00pm EST
Preference will be given to qualified employees within the Full Time Support Staff bargaining unit, Appendix D (6 consecutive months in Appendix D status) and RPT employees who have passed probation at Mohawk College.
We believe the rich diversity among our students and the communities we serve should be reflected within our workforce. As educators, we believe it is important to act and show leadership in advancing the principles of reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion in our community.
The Coordinator, Sports Information & Game Day is responsible for the planning, implementation, and coordination of all athletic communications.
Under the guidance of the Manager, Sports Marketing, Communication & Events, the incumbent will assist in the execution of a marketing and communications strategy for the athletic department in order to establish and promote the distinct brand of Mountaineer athletics. The incumbent will report to the Manager, Sports Marketing, Communication & Events and have responsibility for all aspects of athletic media relations and communications. The incumbent will facilitate the development and distribution of information related to all 10 intercollegiate programs, coaches, and student-athletes across multiple platforms and social media outlets, including the Mountaineer Sports Network; update game notes and information; and maintain the athletics website.
Reporting to the Manager, Sports Marketing, Communication & Events, the incumbent will assist with varsity events, such as game days, to ensure that a high-quality experience is delivered to Mohawk students and community. The incumbent will also make sure that all logistics required for varsity homes games are coordinated as required and guides a team of student staff (set-up crew, announcer, etc.) to ensure that game set-up is complete as required, and the game is choreographed and run in an efficient and entertaining way for spectators. Additionally, the incumbent will ensure all game scores, stats and other details are recorded and digitally submitted with the appropriate software to the OCAA. The incumbent will also be responsible for all aspects of traditional game day sports information operations which include marketing materials, photography, in-game and post-game score updates, live stream broadcast, and post-game videos and recaps.
What you'll be doing:
Digital Content & Sports Information
- Plans and coordinates preparation and distribution of all athletic publications, including, but not limited to, game programs, media guides, weekly releases, game recaps, and human-interest stories.
- Plan and execute content for the Mountaineers website and social media, including written material and multimedia content.
- Collaborate with the Manager, Sports Marketing, Communication and Events as well as student staff to develop digital content ranging from photography (media day), videography and graphic design that supports the Mountaineers social media and in-game digital signage.
- Prepares, maintains, and distributes all necessary statistics, rosters, and results.
- Assist with weekly and yearly nomination for various OCAA and CCAA awards.
- Maintains the research, development and maintenance of career/season records and statistics for all sports programs and student-athletes.
- Ensures the maintenance of all general archival information on Mohawk athletics.
Game Day & Marketing
- Coordinates and contributes to the development of a digital marketing and communications strategy for Mohawk Athletics.
- Contributes to the development and enhancement of the athletics' brand strategy.
- Tracks consumer engagement and usage on all media platforms to create target-marketing plans.
- Assist with the coordination of all statistical reporting and ensure compliance with the OCAA sport information requirements, deadlines and procedures.
- Ensure that all logistics required for varsity home game setup is coordinated, and lead student staff for both setup and tear-down, while also ensuring event is executed to standards that keep spectators engaged and entertained.
- Plan marketing material and execute themed game day events.
- Ensure all game scores, stats and other details are recorded and digitally submitted with the appropriate software to the OCAA office.
- Work with other department staff, providing support and assistance to other members of the department in general as required for marketing support.
- Work with other department staff in planning varsity events, including the Athletic Banquet and Hall of Fame ceremony.
Media Program Liaison
- Act as a liaison between the Department and College's Broadcast Program.
- Help educate and provide experiential learning experiences for students for all live streams and other video production.
- Work with the Broadcast Program to create streaming schedules, brainstorm content ideas, advance production, and other communication needs.
Other duties as assigned.
What you'll bring to the role:
- Three (3) year degree/diploma (or equivalent) in Diploma in a relevant field of study with an emphasis on Sports Marketing, Creative Advertising, Communications, Marketing or equivalent.
- Experience in sport information and digital content creation.
- Experience with the analysis of sport statistics.
- Experience in sport journalism and broadcasting.
- Excellent oral and interpersonal skills when dealing with the public.
- Superior writing ability, excellent organizational and problem-solving skills. Advanced computer skills with respect to design and creative publications and materials.
- Demonstrated experience coordinating a sport event video and photography.
- Experience in coordinating events, specifically sporting events / game days.
- Demonstrated commitment and understanding of human rights, equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.
- The ability to communicate and work effectively with diverse students, employees, and communities.
What we offer:
- Defined Benefit pension plan (CAAT) with contributions matched by Mohawk College.
- 93% top up of maternity and parental leave pay for 52 weeks.
- Progressive vacation plan starting with 15 vacation days plus annual holiday closure.
- Access to Employee Family Assistance Program including counselling services, financial literacy services, nutrition advice and more.
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, paramedical services (massage therapy, acupuncture, naturopath, psychotherapy and psychology), short-term and long-term disability.
- Ability to take courses at a reduced rate for employees and dependents.
To find out more about working at Mohawk College, please visit
https://www.mohawkcollege.ca/about-mohawk/careers-at-mohawk
We are committed to reconciliation and nurturing an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible (IDEA) environment for everyone who learns and works at Mohawk College. We welcome applications from racialized persons, women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
The College is committed to fostering inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources.
To learn more about Mohawk College's commitments, please visit the Mohawk College strategic plan webpage:
https://www.strategicplan.mohawkcollege.ca/
About Mohawk College
Mohawk College educates and serves 30,000 full-time, part-time, apprenticeship and international students at three campuses and two City School locations at the Eva Rothwell Resource Centre and the Central Public Library in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. The college has ranked first among all Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area colleges in student satisfaction for seven consecutive years and first in graduate satisfaction for the past five years. Mohawk ranks 15th among all colleges in Canada for applied research activity and has been named among Canada’s greenest employers and the region’s top employers for the past three years.
Mohawk offers 164 postsecondary programs and is one of the largest trainers of apprentices in Ontario, providing training to more than 4,000 apprenticeship students annually at the Marshall School of Skilled Trades & Apprenticeship in Stoney Creek, Ontario.
Since its founding in 1967, more than 115,000 students have graduated from Mohawk College.