Varsity Sport Official

McGill University; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading university in Canada is seeking a Varsity Sport Official to officiate games and manage event setups. This part-time role involves working evenings and weekends, with a starting salary of $16.35 hourly. Ideal candidates will have sport-specific knowledge, be punctual, and may have additional skills such as bilingualism or strong computer skills.

Qualifications

• Required to work evenings and weekends.
• Previous experience is a plus.
• Bilingual skills can enhance job performance.

Responsibilities

• Perform setup and take down of event equipment.
• Officiate games and record statistics.
• Operate game audio and video systems.

Skills

Sport specific knowledge

Punctuality

Organizational skills

Reliability

Multitasking

Bilingualism (asset)

Strong computer skills (asset)

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Overview

Hiring Unit: Athletics and Recreation

Position Summary: Under the direction of the immediate supervisor, the varsity sport official may perform some or all of the listed general administration functions. These functions are of moderate complexity and the sport official performs them using established instructions. Sport Officials will be responsible to work both conference and exhibition games as well as any tournaments and playoffs.

Primary Responsibilities

• Performs setup and take down of event equipment.
• Officiates game.
• Records game statistics & game sheets
• Operates video, Public Address (PA) system and music system during game play.
• Distributes and tracks computer equipment. A log to track these items may be required.

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities

• Sport specific knowledge is required for most positions
• Must be able to work evenings (Wed-Sat) and weekends (Sat-Sun)
• Must be punctual, organized, reliable and have the ability to multitask
• Previous experience is an asset
• Bilingualism is an asset for some positions (announcer)
• Strong computer skills are an asset for some positions (statistics)

Minimum Education and Experience

High School Diploma 1 Year Related Experience

Hourly Salary

(AMUSE B) $16.35

Estimated Number of Work Hours per Week

8 (Part time)

Position Start Date

2025-09-23

Position End Date

2026-03-31

Deadline to Apply

2025-09-29

This position is covered by the AMUSE collective agreement.

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].