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Location

Hamilton, ON | Canada

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Job description

Schedule Up to 35 hours per week, Casual Hours
Education Level Bachelors Degree in a relevant field
Career Level Previous experience in athletic or varsity sports is preferred

Job Description

Department, Unit or Project Description:
Join Our Team in Athletics & Recreation! Multiple Opportunities Available under the Black Graduate Internship Program

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to gain valuable experience during an internship? Look no further! Athletics & Recreation at McMaster University is offering 3 internships positions, and we want YOU to be part of our team. As part of ongoing work towards inclusive excellence, McMaster Athletics and Recreation department is pleased to offer recent graduates who identify as Black the opportunity to apply for 3 one-year paid internships beginning in May and/or September 2024.

About Us: The Department of Athletics and Recreation (A&R- a division of Student Affairs) provides students, staff, faculty, alumni and the greater community the opportunity to pursue athletic excellence and recreational activities. The mission of the department is to cultivate human potential and well-being through recreation and sport. The operating units of the department include interuniversity athletics, recreation, and sport medicine. The Department of Athletics & Recreation is pleased to offer recent graduates who identify as Black the opportunity to apply for a one-year paid internship. We are seeking three (3) qualified candidates for this opportunity.

Purpose of Internships

The internship positions are designed to provide valuable work experience to qualified recent graduates that have an interest in pursuing a career within athletics and recreation. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to build professional networks and expand career skills while exploring potential career paths. The internship will provide exposure to 3 main categories that Black graduate interns can consider when applying for the role. Please see below:

1. Varsity Sports

2. Central Administration

3. Recreation

Job Summary: Responsible for coordinating, administering, and evaluating existing Athletics and Recreation programs/ services. Act as a mentor, and provide front-line support to athlete services, sports club coordination and the day-to-day running of the Athletics Department. Role will support the department with various aspects of, including, but not limited to, recruitment, fundraising, alumni and community engagement, event planning, and marketing. Collaborate with coaches and members within Athletics and Recreation to ensure high level of service and support is provided

Accountabilities:

• Instruct on and assess technique skills of student athletes and demonstrate understanding of exercise prescription variables and adaptations.
• Act as a mentor and motivate student athletes to enhance athletic skills and techniques.
• Plan and coordinate student-athlete programs/ services.
• Provide feedback and input on program/ service offerings.
• Provide appropriate resources and support to student athletes who may be undergoing difficult physical or emotional periods.
• Liaise with internal contacts, external suppliers, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth operation of activities and events.
• Liaise with various campus stakeholders to support with recruiting student-athletes.
• Work with appropriate stakeholders, to develop and deliver club executive onboarding/ training.
• Develop outreach and promotional materials including, but not limited to, webcast/ streaming, photography, videography, etc.
• Demonstrate a variety of physical activities and the use of equipment to others.
• Evaluate training progress and predict performance.
• Inform students regarding the academic accommodation processes.
• Verify and document eligibility of all sport event participants.
• Plan and coordinate a variety of events and activities for the department.
• Collect, analyze, assess, and summarize information relevant to the decision-making process and develop recommendations for final approval and implementation.
• Support in developing the fundraising strategy.
• Review and monitor program budgets.
• Write and update a variety of documents including, but not limited to, correspondence, emails, press releases, etc.
• Support with club ratification or returning clubs renewal process.
• Perform set up and take down of equipment as required for a variety of athletic events.
• Act as department representative for various committees.
• Provide administrative support for coaches and managers.
• Maintain recordkeeping processes and perform data entry, data collection and data analyses tasks.
• Update and maintain information on the departmental website and social media channels.

Qualifications:
Education: Bachelors Degree in a relevant field Experience: Previous experience in athletic or varsity sports is preferred

Assets:

• Ability to be flexible and adaptable. Willingness and ability to work flexible hours, especially during the sports season portion of the academic year, including many evenings and weekends.
• Works well with others and independently.
• Problem solver and enjoys coming up with creative solutions when needed.
• Ability to effectively coordinate/organize/prioritize detailed work and meet deadlines while maintaining a positive, effective, and professional approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Additional Information:

Eligibility: In order to apply for this internship, you must meet all of the following criteria. All candidates who meet the above criteria are encouraged to apply but preference will be given to McMaster graduates.

• Have graduated from a Canadian University within the last 3 years
• Be eligible to work in Canada
• Identify as Black
• Have an interest in pursuing a career in Athletics and Recreation
• Bachelors Degree in a relevant field

Hours of work & rate of pay: 35 hours per week/$25 per hour

How to Apply: Please complete an application online by April 1st at (link to Mosaic) and ensure you provide details on:

1) Expression of interest: no longer than 1-pager that explains the following:

• Your career ambitions and what kinds of experience you hope to gain through this internship
• Any relevant knowledge, experience or skills, which will help you to be successful during the internship.
• Preferred start date: May 2024 or September 2024.

2) Updated Resume

Feel free to combine both documents. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview in April.

It is anticipated that the internships will be in person on McMaster’s main campus, however, a hybrid work schedule (virtual and in person) may be offered depending on the nature of the role. Please visit Welcome to McMaster Athletics & Recreation | Recreation for more information about the Athletics and Recreation department. If you have any questions about the internship please contact Sadia Anjum, Specialist – EDI & Anti-Racism at ([email protected]).

How To Apply

To apply for this job, please submit your application online.

Employment Equity Statement

McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and within the lands protected by the “Dish With One Spoon” wampum agreement.

The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity.

The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives, and especially welcomes applications from indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.

As part of McMaster’s commitment, all applicants are invited to complete a confidential Applicant Diversity Survey through the online application submission process. The Survey questionnaire requests voluntary self-identification in relation to equity-seeking groups that have historically faced and continue to face barriers in employment. Please refer to the Applicant Diversity Survey - Statement of Collection for additional information.

Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact:

• Human Resources Service Centre at 905-525-9140 ext. 222-HR (22247), or
• Faculty of Health Sciences HR Office at ext. 22207, or
• School of Graduate Studies at ext. 23679

to communicate accommodation needs.

Hybrid Work Language

To ensure an ongoing and vibrant University community that meets the needs of our students, staff and faculty and supports the University mission, ability to work on-site continues to be a requirement for most University positions. The University is supportive of exploring flexible work arrangements that effectively balance operational needs and employee interests.

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$25 per hour