Vikes Event Staff (Casual)

Vikes Active Living; Victoria; Hybrid; CAD 22,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Vikes Athletics and Recreation at UVic is seeking Event Staff to assist with event setup, guest services, ticketing, and game filming for fall and winter sports events.

Responsibilities include setting up and taking down events, guiding fans to seats, providing high level service, and supporting concessions and beer tent operations as needed. Flexible, part-time schedule averages 3–4 hours per week with additional opportunities during peak events; evenings and weekends required.

Qualifications

• Emerging professional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational abilities.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Commitment to service excellence.
• Interest in sports or a sports-related field.

Responsibilities

• Set up and take down of events hosted by Vikes Athletics and Recreation.
• Provide high-level service for attendees.
• Scan tickets and direct fans to their seats.
• Camera operation and game filming.
• Food and beverage preparation and service.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team player

Service orientation

Interest in sports

Job description

Living and breathing excellence distinguishes us in sport and active healthy living. Engage. Empower. Inspire. Deliver.

Equity in hiring

UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across levels of power. We actively encourage applications from members of groups experiencing barriers to equity. Read our full equity statement here .

The Vikes Event staff team assists with event set up and take down, ticketing, game filming, concession, beer tent, and guest services at all events hosted by Vikes Athletics and Recreation. All positions report directly to the Event Operations Coordinator and Event Marketing Coordinator.

Qualifications

• Emerging professional communication, listening and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• The ability to work as part of a successful and engaged team.
• Commitment to service excellence.
• An understanding of sports and/or desire to work in a sports related field.

Key responsibilities

• Set up and take down of events hosted by Vikes Athletics and Recreation.
• Provide high-level service for attendees of Vikes events, boosting the fan experience.
• Scanning tickets and directing fans to their seats.
• Camera operation and game filming.
• Food and beverage preparation and service.

Note: Event staff employees will not have all these responsibilities during one event.

Terms of employment

The position will span both the fall and winter semester, late August-March with the opportunity for extension into future seasons based on performance. An hourly wage ($19.50/hour) will be paid biweekly. Event Staff positions offer flexible, part‑time work averaging approximately 3–4 hours per week. Hours vary depending on the athletics schedule, with additional opportunities during basketball season, championships and major events.

Note: Flexible work hours (evenings/weekends) according to demands of the event schedule will be required.