Intramural & Unique Programs Assistant

Job Title Intramural & Unique Programs Assistant Job Type Flexible Union MRSA Salary Grade Flexible / Casual Classification (Salary Grade) SAD01 Administrative Services (Salary Grade 12) Hybrid Work This position is ineligible Position End Date 4/30/2027 Location MRU Main Campus - Calgary, AB T3E 6K6 CA (Primary) About This Position About the Role Working within the Cougars Athletics and Recreation, this is a flexible position whose work schedule is variable and may include an irregular schedule of not less than three (3) hours per shift and up to thirty-five (35) hours per week. Reporting to the Recreational Sports Supervisor, the Intramural & Unique Programs Assistant is responsible for assisting with administrative tasks associated with sections of the Intramural portfolio including, intramurals, drop in sports, and special programs. Within these areas tasks will center around aspects of preparation, administration, and facilitation for programs. This in-person position will include a mix of weekday daytime and evening shifts. While primarily located at MRU Recreation, some drop-in and special program shifts operate at the Flames Community Arena and other off-campus locations and a personal vehicle is preferred for transporting themselves and/or equipment. Responsibilities Program Administration (30%) Support the Recreation Sport Supervisor with the programming, administration, and evaluation of Intramurals Drop ins Lunch hour times Drop in Skates Unique programs Learn 2 Plays Get Aqtive Iniskim SPAR Tournaments Assist on larger programming projects and requests in collaboration with the Recreation Sport Supervisor Program Facilitation (30%) Support the Recreation Sport Supervisor with the operation and facilitation of intramural, drop in, and special programs Ensure that the culture of CAR intramurals is one of inclusion, belonging, and respect for all participants and staff members Lead the facilitation of the All Captains meeting Staff Supervision and Mentorship (30%) Assist the Intramural Leads with administration of programing Lead the Intramural Staff training, mentoring, and evaluating officials/scorekeepers Review and follow up on Intramural Lead Nightly Reports and Officials Reports Meet weekly with the Intramural Leads to support and mentor Support the self evaluations of Intramural Staff General and as needed duties (10%) Communicate effectively with internal and external partners, and Recreational Sport Supervisor Act as Cougars Athletics and Recreation ambassadors by promoting intramural activities and programs on campus through promotional activities as requested by the Recreational Sports Supervisor (classroom info sessions, Main Street, drop-in sports, etc.) Other duties as assigned by the Recreational Sports Supervisor Qualifications Required: High school diploma or equivalent Must be willing to work with minimal supervisory assistance as well as part of a team Willingness to lead, train, and mentor officials and scorekeepers Willingness to be creative and provide feedback and ideas in a collaborative manner Excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal skills Open attitude to working with a diverse population and considering all when programming Experience and/or education with activity or sport programming Preferred Skills Ability to think critically and program to the needs of our community Knowledge of pertinent sport rules or officiating An understanding of sport and physical activity best practices An ability to utilize Google suite and ActiveNet is considered an asset Current MRU students are preferred with University Students in general being our next preferred candidates Required Certification Standard First Aid with CPR-C and AED (or the ability to obtain certification by first scheduled shift) We offer this internally at a discounted rate Position Perks Discount on most CAR Programs and Services Complimentary towel and equipment rentals 40% MRU Employee Family Discount on select membership packages Under Armour swag and exclusive online store PD funds available upon application three times a year Bucketlist staff rewards program Development and networking opportunities Salary: $15.45 - $19.44 Closing date: August 6th, 2026 A resume should be submitted in one .pdf document. Please title your .pdf document as follows: [Last Name]_[Requisition Number]_[Document Title].pdf (ex. Smith_1234_CV.pdf). We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents and others currently legally authorized to work in Canada will be given priority. Please note only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. After the close date, you can check on the status of your application through your Career Centre. New career opportunities arise frequently and are posted as they become available. Please check back often to view our latest postings on our Career Opportunities page. If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify [email protected] and we will work together on your accommodation request. About MRU Founded in 1910 and located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Mount Royal University grew into a vibrant college in the 1930s and became a mid-sized university in 2009. A student-focused undergraduate university built on teaching excellence, Mount Royal University is known for our top-calibre programs, high-quality teaching and learning experience, robust delivery of liberal education, scholarly teaching, experiential learning and undergraduate research. MRU serves approximately 15,782 students, including 11,752 full-time and 4,030 part-time learners. MRU offers 13 bachelor's degrees encompassing 37 majors across faculties such as Arts, Business, Communications, Health, Community & Education, and Science & Technology. With over 74% of its student body drawn from the local area, Mount Royal University primarily serves Calgary and its surrounding region. MRU is a diverse yet close community with over 1,800 employees. Mount Royal provides employees the support they need to lead and advance institutional goals. Learn more about MRU's Academic Plan and Strategic Plan.

The role involves assisting with the administration, preparation, and facilitation of intramural sports, drop-in activities, and special programs. Additionally, the assistant is responsible for training, mentoring, and evaluating officials and scorekeepers.

Candidates must have a high school diploma and Standard First Aid with CPR-C and AED certification. Experience in sport programming and a willingness to work a flexible, in-person schedule are required.

• Discount on most CAR Programs and Services • Complimentary towel and equipment rentals • 40% MRU Employee Family Discount on select membership packages • Under Armour swag and exclusive online store • Professional development funds • Bucketlist staff rewards program • Development and networking opportunities

• CommunicationPreferred

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• Program Administration
• Program Facilitation
• Staff Supervision
• Mentorship
• Communication
• Organizational Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Critical Thinking
• Sport Officiating
• Google Suite
• ActiveNet

• Sports & Recreation
• Administrative
• Education

Minimum education

High school

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Aug 31, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

35 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level