Sports Coordinator

Description:

Squash BC is seeking an enthusiastic and organized individual to join our team this summer as our Sports Coordinator. The successful candidate will work directly under our Sport Development Manager and closely with the rest of our team to help grow, develop, and administer our programs and events.

This position is based primarily in our Vancouver, BC office. Squash BC offers a flexible/hybrid work environment, including the ability to work partially remote. Details on responsibilities, requirements, term, and compensation are located below.

Responsibilities

The Sports Coordinator will support Squash BC's program development and implementation, with an emphasis on our Strategic Plan-identified "Growth Initiative" programs. As well, the Sports Coordinator will actively support our competitive calendar by completing a variety of tasks needed to effectively put forth our tournaments and leagues.

Specific tasks and responsibilities of this role include:

Program Development, Implementation, and Support:

• Support our Sport Development Manager and program-specific contractors in the management of key programs, such as Junior Pathway, Squash in Schools, Post-Secondary, High Performance, Roving Ambassador, Coaching/Officiating Development, and more
• Assist in the planning and development of new programs
• Complete administrative tasks and metric tracking for existing programs
• Support and help develop our Diversity and Inclusion focused programs
• Help gather and analyze feedback about our programs and events

Competitions Support:

• Support tournaments and other competitions through managing our registration system
• Assist with the management and operation of our provincial ranking system

Digital Communications:

• Communicate with program stakeholders through email
• Keep our website up-to-date in areas related to programs and competitions
• Write event recaps to post on our website and social media
• Contribute content to email newsletter and social media, as needed

Research:

• Research program and competition efforts by similar organizations to provide recommendations and new ideas
• Other research, including database analysis, as needed

Administrative:

• Support the Squash BC Team, Board, Committees, and Volunteers with additional administrative duties as needed

Requirements & Preferred Experience

Canada Summer Jobs Program Requirements

This position is funded by the Canada Summer Jobs Program, therefore the successful candidate must meet the following requirements of that program:

• Must be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment;
• Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act; and
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with BC legislation and regulations.