Varsity - Assistant Supervisor

McGill University; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

A Canadian educational institution in New Brunswick seeks a part-time Varsity Supervisor responsible for overseeing the preparation and execution of varsity sports events. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree and has strong leadership skills, alongside relevant experience. Responsibilities include supervising sports officials, ensuring compliance with league requirements, and resolving on-site issues. A salary range of $55,850 to $75,570 is offered, and knowledge of both English and French is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of related experience.
• Experience managing employees in a unionized environment.
• Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Supervise AMUSE sports officials during events.
• Guide staff through event preparation and ensure readiness.
• Report event compliance to the Varsity Manager.
• Troubleshoot on-site issues during events.

Skills

Leadership

Team building

Decision-making

Knowledge of Varsity sports

Bilingual (English and French)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field

Job description

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Manager Varsity Sports, the Varsity Supervisor will conduct on-site preparation and supervision for the Varsity sport programs on campus. Directly supervise a team of administrative and support staff employees. Meet with employees, set workload, and verify work. Will create work schedule which will vary per week depending on the sporting events and administrative work load.

Primary Responsibilities

• Guide and support the AMUSE sports officials’ staff through preparation for the varsity event. Ensure that all staff are ready for game/event start time.
• Supervise 5-7 AMUSE sports official staff before, during and after varsity sports competitions. Must be onsite to ensure the success of the sports official’s tasks.
• Ensure that the sport officials submit all mandatory league requirements at the end of the events. This includes, but is not limited to, internal sports information as well as league portals such as the RSEQ S1, Presto, and Spordle and VidSwap.
• Report to Varsity Manager at the end of each event that game protocol guidelines have been met.
• Game document preparation (game sheets, sign in sheets, rosters, AMUSE sport officials staff shift scheduling).
• Assist with Practice/Game Schedule verification.
• Troubleshoot issues, resolve on site concerns (such as force of nature issues, staff shortage, game official delays).
• Approve time in Workday.
• Assist with the prospective student‑athlete journey pathway to team selections.
• Assist with student‑athlete awards and honors receptions.

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree required. Major in Education, recreation administration, sport management, leisure studies, physical education, kinesiology, or comparable degree.
• Demonstrates strong leadership, team building, and decision‑making skills.
• Solid knowledge of Varsity sports.
• Experience managing employees in a unionized environment.
• Ability to work with budgets.
• Able to work a flexible schedule which will include evenings and weekends as required.
• Possess a current CPR, AED, and First Aid Instructor certification, or ability to obtain one.
• Bilingual English and French.

Minimum Education and Experience: DEC III 3 Years Related Experience.

Annual Salary: (MPEX Grade 02) $55,850.00 - $65,710.00 - $75,570.00

Job Profile: MPEX-LOG1D - Services Operations - Professional 1 (Excluded)

Hours per Week: 20 (Part time)

Supervisor: Manager Intercollegiate Sports

Position End Date (If applicable): 2026-04-30

Deadline to Apply: 2025-12-18

McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [e-mail].