Top Benefits
About the role
LEAGUE REFEREE
SPORT AND WELLNESS, CAMPUS SERVICES
Competition No. 25.08.223
CATEGORY
SALARY
CLOSING DATE
Casual (less than 35 hours per week)
MSU Band A, Step 2: $17.26 per hour.
September 9, 2025
About Us
MacEwan University is where caring faculty help people connect their passions to their future paths. Located in the heart of Edmonton’s diverse and dynamic downtown community, and on the traditional lands of Treaty 6 First Nations and homelands of the Métis people, MacEwan is known for exceptional undergraduate learning. With its dedication to teaching excellence, informed by scholarly research, innovation, and creative activity, MacEwan provides an exceptional collaborative and supportive learning environment with a commitment to human rights, environmental sustainability, and opportunities for community engagement. We are committed to creating an equitable, diverse, inclusive, and welcoming community for all peoples, cultures, and identities.
Our comprehensive undergraduate university offers 55 programs to more than 19,000 full- and part-time students in business, communications, community and human services, design, fine and performing arts, health, humanities, natural science, nursing, public safety, and social science. Through a wide array of experiential learning opportunities, and strategic relationships in the community, we partner with others to produce graduates of stature. Along with a robust grounding in their chosen disciplines, MacEwan students are given durable life skills that prepare them to take on the world.
Opportunity
MacEwan University is seeking energetic and enthusiastic students to fill casual League Referee opportunities for indoor soccer and dodgeball leagues with the Sport and Wellness department. Recreation offers 8 and 9-week leagues during both Fall and Winter terms. Fall leagues take place from late September to early December, while Winter leagues run from late January to early April with statutory holidays and academic breaks off. Evening leagues run Monday through Thursday, and lunch leagues run Tuesdays and Wednesdays between 11:00am and 2:00pm.
Key responsibilities include:
- Demonstrating appropriate player management skills through effective communication while creating a fun and inclusive environment;
- Ensuring that games are played in a manner which is safe for participants of all skill levels and abilities;
- Setting up and taking down league supplies and equipment;
- Handling participant conflicts in a calm and professional manner;
- Calling fouls and/or infractions as seen and carry out penalties as needed;
- Issuing red and yellow cards as needed;
- Managing substitutions checking into the game;
- Assigning pinnie colours to the teams;
- Ensuring that league games start and end on time;
- Assessing spirit ratings, in discussion and collaboration with League Staff;
- Adhere to Recreation’s policies and procedures as well as sport and league rules;
- Completing timesheets daily;
- Attending Recreation training; and
- Advertising and promoting Recreation events to their peers.
SKILLS
You will have:
- Interest and general knowledge of sport and recreation including rules, format, rosters, and equipment set up;
- Customer service skills;
- The ability to work effectively with a team as well as independently; and
- Strong attention to detail.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Sport participation experience would be considered an asset.
- Experience in recreation and event management would be considered an asset.
- Standard First Aid certification would be considered an asset.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- The ability to work 3 to 10 hours per week during league season(s).
- The ability to lift and push equipment in excess of 50lbs (22kg) during set-up and take-down tasks.
BENEFITS
When you become part of the MacEwan University team, you will enjoy a competitive salary. Our total compensation package includes:
- Competitive base pay
- Continuous learning culture
- Opportunities for career growth
About MacEwan University
Founded in 1971, MacEwan University provides student-focused instruction in a warm and supportive atmosphere. We focus on teaching, so our students can focus on learning. It’s been a cornerstone of who we are for more than 50 years. And we continue to build on that reputation.
Offering more than 65 programs, the university provides a transformative education in a collaborative and supportive learning environment. Creativity thrives here through research and innovation that engages students, faculty and the community.
Learn more about our programs: MacEwan.ca/Programs
Passion and dedication have made MacEwan the university it is today and have created the foundation for what it will be in the years ahead. As an outstanding educational organization, we rely on our employees' collaboration and expertise to keep us on the right path. So when we look to the future, and as MacEwan University continues to expand and innovate, we are always seeking exceptional individuals to join our team.
Learn more about working at MacEwan University: MacEwan.ca/HR
Top Benefits
About the role
LEAGUE REFEREE
SPORT AND WELLNESS, CAMPUS SERVICES
Competition No. 25.08.223
CATEGORY
SALARY
CLOSING DATE
Casual (less than 35 hours per week)
MSU Band A, Step 2: $17.26 per hour.
September 9, 2025
About Us
MacEwan University is where caring faculty help people connect their passions to their future paths. Located in the heart of Edmonton’s diverse and dynamic downtown community, and on the traditional lands of Treaty 6 First Nations and homelands of the Métis people, MacEwan is known for exceptional undergraduate learning. With its dedication to teaching excellence, informed by scholarly research, innovation, and creative activity, MacEwan provides an exceptional collaborative and supportive learning environment with a commitment to human rights, environmental sustainability, and opportunities for community engagement. We are committed to creating an equitable, diverse, inclusive, and welcoming community for all peoples, cultures, and identities.
Our comprehensive undergraduate university offers 55 programs to more than 19,000 full- and part-time students in business, communications, community and human services, design, fine and performing arts, health, humanities, natural science, nursing, public safety, and social science. Through a wide array of experiential learning opportunities, and strategic relationships in the community, we partner with others to produce graduates of stature. Along with a robust grounding in their chosen disciplines, MacEwan students are given durable life skills that prepare them to take on the world.
Opportunity
MacEwan University is seeking energetic and enthusiastic students to fill casual League Referee opportunities for indoor soccer and dodgeball leagues with the Sport and Wellness department. Recreation offers 8 and 9-week leagues during both Fall and Winter terms. Fall leagues take place from late September to early December, while Winter leagues run from late January to early April with statutory holidays and academic breaks off. Evening leagues run Monday through Thursday, and lunch leagues run Tuesdays and Wednesdays between 11:00am and 2:00pm.
Key responsibilities include:
- Demonstrating appropriate player management skills through effective communication while creating a fun and inclusive environment;
- Ensuring that games are played in a manner which is safe for participants of all skill levels and abilities;
- Setting up and taking down league supplies and equipment;
- Handling participant conflicts in a calm and professional manner;
- Calling fouls and/or infractions as seen and carry out penalties as needed;
- Issuing red and yellow cards as needed;
- Managing substitutions checking into the game;
- Assigning pinnie colours to the teams;
- Ensuring that league games start and end on time;
- Assessing spirit ratings, in discussion and collaboration with League Staff;
- Adhere to Recreation’s policies and procedures as well as sport and league rules;
- Completing timesheets daily;
- Attending Recreation training; and
- Advertising and promoting Recreation events to their peers.
SKILLS
You will have:
- Interest and general knowledge of sport and recreation including rules, format, rosters, and equipment set up;
- Customer service skills;
- The ability to work effectively with a team as well as independently; and
- Strong attention to detail.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Sport participation experience would be considered an asset.
- Experience in recreation and event management would be considered an asset.
- Standard First Aid certification would be considered an asset.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- The ability to work 3 to 10 hours per week during league season(s).
- The ability to lift and push equipment in excess of 50lbs (22kg) during set-up and take-down tasks.
BENEFITS
When you become part of the MacEwan University team, you will enjoy a competitive salary. Our total compensation package includes:
- Competitive base pay
- Continuous learning culture
- Opportunities for career growth
About MacEwan University
Founded in 1971, MacEwan University provides student-focused instruction in a warm and supportive atmosphere. We focus on teaching, so our students can focus on learning. It’s been a cornerstone of who we are for more than 50 years. And we continue to build on that reputation.
Offering more than 65 programs, the university provides a transformative education in a collaborative and supportive learning environment. Creativity thrives here through research and innovation that engages students, faculty and the community.
Learn more about our programs: MacEwan.ca/Programs
Passion and dedication have made MacEwan the university it is today and have created the foundation for what it will be in the years ahead. As an outstanding educational organization, we rely on our employees' collaboration and expertise to keep us on the right path. So when we look to the future, and as MacEwan University continues to expand and innovate, we are always seeking exceptional individuals to join our team.
Learn more about working at MacEwan University: MacEwan.ca/HR