Student Walk Home Attendant Team (SWHAT) Coordinator

McMasters Student Union; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A university student organization in Hamilton is seeking a SWHAT Coordinator to manage the Walk Home Attendant Team. Responsibilities include scheduling, promotion, and financial oversight. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership and public speaking skills. The role requires 8–10 hours of work per week and participation in MSU Management Trainings.

Qualifications

• Experience with SWHAT or similar services is an asset.
• Participation in the annual MSU Management Trainings required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the operation of the SWHAT including scheduling and promotion.
• Ensure financials are in order and make financial decisions.
• Motivate and supervise volunteers.

Skills

Knowledge of SWHAT operations

Public speaking

Leadership skills

Time management

Supervisory skills

Tools

Word

Excel

Email

Job description

Overview

As per MSU employment policies - "Only MSU members in good standing shall be eligible for part-time employment with McMaster Student Union." This includes, but is not limited to - "All undergraduate students at McMaster University enrolled in 18 units or more during an academic session..." For more information and exceptions, please see our Part-Time Staff policy or our Bylaw 2 - MSU Membership.

Please note this posting closes Sunday October 5, 2025 at 11:59pm.

Contract term: Now - April 30.

The Student Walk Home Attendant Team (SWHAT) is a volunteer service within the McMaster Students Union that will walk or bus with users during the evening hours, 7 days a week.

Responsibilities

The SWHAT Coordinator is responsible for all aspects of the operation of the SWHAT. This includes setting hours of operation, ensuring shifts are scheduled, promotion of service, and ensuring finances are in order.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the philosophies and fundamentals of SWHAT operations required
• Ability to motivate and manage people as well as delegate responsibility
• Skills in public speaking, public relations, fundraising, human resources, and budgeting an asset
• Leadership skills and time management are important
• Supervisory skills

Effort & Responsibility

• Exercise judgment in volunteer discipline
• The summer is important for setting up the service to run efficiently for the year. September is very busy with recruiting, interviewing, and training volunteers. Volunteer motivation is important, especially during the second term
• Judgment required to make financial decisions for the department
• Responsible for maintaining an appropriate and positive image of the MSU

Working Conditions

• Working conditions vary, as the SWHAT Coordinator is also expected to participate in walks as needed
• Time demands may exceed stated hours of work

Training and Experience

• Experience with SWHAT or similar services is an asset
• Participation in the annual MSU Management Trainings (provided) required
• Knowledge of Word, Excel, and email an asset

Equipment

• Computer in shared office
• Personal computer in office
• Radio and walkie talkies
• Telephone and voicemail

Additional Information

For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please download the full job description.

Reports to: Executive Board through the Vice-President (Administration)

Hours: 8-10 hours per week

Rate: D2