Athletics and Recreation Events Assistant

Douglas College; New Westminster; Hybrid; CAD 5,731,000 - 7,467,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Transit-accessible campuses

Hybrid work arrangements

Health and dental benefits

Pension plan

Professional Development funding

Fitness centres access

Evenings and weekends on/off campus

Food safe required

Job summary

Douglas College is seeking an Athletics and Recreation Events Assistant to support the delivery of events across campuses. You will assist with game day operations and coordinate schedules to engage students and foster a positive campus experience.

The role requires flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, and may involve travel between campuses. This part-time position is based mainly at the New Westminster campus and offers an hourly wage of CAD 20–26 with opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating campus events and games.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
• Food safety training or certification preferred.
• Ability to operate across multiple campuses.

Responsibilities

• Deliver athletics and recreation events across campuses.
• Manage game day operations and event logistics.
• Coordinate schedules and volunteers for events.
• Assist with setup and teardown of events as needed.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Leadership

Computer skills

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Web CMS

Social media

Job description

Athletics and Recreation Events Assistant

Location Various Douglas College Campuses/Satellite Campuses

Salary Range

$20-$26 hourly

The Opportunity

This position is responsible for the delivery of Athletics & Recreation events; including Game Day Operations which requires an understanding of NIRSA , PACWEST , NWAC and CCAA leagues, policies and protocols. A successful candidate will operate within a student-centered framework to enhance student engagement, enrich the student experience, and foster an environment for student success. The Athletics & Recreation Event Assistant reports to the Manager, Athletics & Recreation Operations.

WHO WE ARE

Do what you love. Be good at it. That’s how Douglas College defines a great career. It’s a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC’s Top Employers. We love what we do. And we’re looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada’s best degree-granting colleges even better.

Be a part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning and work environments.

WHAT WE OFFER

We offer the opportunity to do what you do best in an inclusive, collaborative and collegial environment. At Douglas, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth, and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace.

• Transit-accessible campuses
• Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
• Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
• Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
• Professional Development funding
• Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes
• Available to work during evenings, weekends, holidays on and off campus.
• A demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and inspire students aged 17-25.
• Strong communication, time management and organizational skills.
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in a variety of computer applications including word processing, spreadsheet development, web based CMS , social media applications i.e. Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, etc.
• Food safe required

Additional Information

This contract part-time position is available from August 10, 2026 to December 31, 2026. Hours of work will vary based on event schedules each semester and will typically fall between 8:00am and 10:00pm. This position is required to work a flexible schedule based on operational needs with possible increase up to 35 hours per week during peak periods. Evening and weekend work will be required. The position is located primarily at the New Westminster campus and will be required to work at all Douglas College campuses and offsite locations.

This position will remain open until filled with a first review date of July 20, 2026. Interviews may commence as early as August 3, 2026.

Equity Statement

Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status.