Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

Polytechnic institute in Calgary, Canada

Minor Official

Live Events & Stage ProductionConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Part-timeCalgary, AB, CanadaCA$17.50 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

Completion of Grade 12 or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Participation in sports.
Previous customer service experience.
Ability to travel within Calgary.
Availability to work evenings and weekends.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Time management and organizational skills.
Interpersonal and communication skills focused on customer service.
Team-oriented and collaborative approach.
Reliability and punctuality.

Responsibilities

Support SAIT Trojan athletic events, with a focus on home game engagement, enhancement, and promotion.
Provide spectator engagement, ticket and admissions support, and event ambiance through music, lights, and video.
Support the home game table with statistics, scoresheets, game film, and website interface tasks.
Assist with sport broadcasting and production logistics.
Manage sport media and support brand expansion and protection.
Support digital engagement, media enhancements, and video promotion.
Participate in the Trojans Broadcasting Crew.
Assist with facility setup and takedown.
Create promotions and social media content, including stories, posts, and posters.
Support Trojans digital channels and game stories.
Prepare home game scripts and contribute innovative opportunities, including advanced digital content.
Coordinate CCAA pre-participation training, ACAC pre-participation certification, and SAIT pre-participation media.
Support spectator relations and fan engagement.
Perform sport scorekeeping, timekeeping, ticket office and ticket-taking duties, goal or line judging, individual statistics, three-ball duties, and game film exchange.
Support mascot management and sport-specific events.
Create home game video, photography, and graphics.
Perform in-house DJ, announcing, and colour commentary duties.
Provide esports shoutcasting and video analysis.
Support special functions and other student-proposed opportunities.

Desired Qualifications

First Aid and CPR certification is an asset.
Respect in Sport certification is an asset.
Current students or alumni of SAIT's ICT programs in Digital Media, Communications, or Production are preferred.
Previous event experience.
Knowledge of sport rules, officiating, or scorekeeping.
Experience in conflict resolution.
Current SAIT students are preferred.
Experience as a camera operator, broadcaster or commentator, video production participant (pre-roll), scorekeeper, sport statistician, goal judge, or content creator.

The Athletics and Recreation department makes the SAIT experience an ace through programs and facilities that promote an active lifestyle. Join a team passionate about making sure no one is left on the sidelines when it comes to sport and recreation. Go Trojans!

The Opportunity

Job classification: A9000 - Pooled Wage Position

# of positions: 20
Hourly Rate: $17.50

Position End Date: March 31, 2027

Deadline to apply: Until position is filled

We are currently recruiting for casual hourly Minor Officials for Athletics and Recreation. The focus for this position will be to provide support for SAIT Trojan athletic events. Minor Officials will be responsible for home game engagement, enhancement, and promotion.

How you'll contribute

Content Provider, Leader of Portfolio/Component

Spectator Engagement, Ticket/Admissions, Ambiance (music, lights, video)
Home Game Table (statistics, scoresheets, game film, website interface)
Sport Broadcasting and Production Logistics
Sport Media Management and Brand Expansion/Protection
Digital Engagements, Media Enhancements and Video Promotion
Trojans Broadcasting Crew

Back of House - Environmental Preparedness and Transition

Assist with setup and takedown of facilities
Promotions and Social Media Content (Storytellers, Tweeters, Posters)
Trojans Digital Channels and Game Stories
Home Game Scripts & other innovative opportunities students may wish to bring forward including advanced digital content,
CCAA pre participation training coordination
ACAC pre participation certification coordination
SAIT pre participation media coordination

Front of House - Technical Reporting, Assessment and Adaptation

Spectator Relations and Fan Engagement
Sport Scorekeeping, Time keeper, Ticket Office duties (ticket taker), Goal/Line judge, Individual Statistics, 3-Ball, and Game Film exchange
Mascot management and Sport Specific Event Support
Home Game video, photography & graphics
In house DJ, Announcing and Colour commentating
Esports Shout casting and Video analysis
Special Functions & other opportunities students wish to bring forward

What you bring

Minimum Qualifications

Completion of Grade 12 or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Participation in sports

Previous customer service experience

First Aid and CPR certification (asset)

Respect in Sport certification (asset)

Ability to travel within Calgary

Availability to work evenings and weekends

Preferred Qualifications

Current students or alumni of SAIT’s ICT programs (Digital Media, Communications, or Production)

Previous event experience

Knowledge of sport rules, officiating, or scorekeeping

Experience in conflict resolution

Current SAIT students preferred

Experience in roles such as camera operator, broadcaster/commentator, video production (pre-roll), scorekeeper, sport statistician, goal judge, or content creator

Skills & Competencies

Able to work independently with minimal supervision

Strong problem-solving skills

Effective at managing multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment

Excellent time management and organizational skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a focus on customer service

Team-oriented and collaborative

Reliable and punctual

We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. We understand how important communication is, and we are committed to following up with every candidate. Please know that each application is thoughtfully reviewed, and you will hear from us either way.

Together, we build bold futures

At SAIT, we equip you with the resources you need to shape bold futures for yourself and our communities. We offer a comprehensive package including:

- Generous top-up in lieu of time off and benefits

- Professional development opportunities through access to LinkedIn Learning and discounted Continuing Education and Professional Studies courses

- Access to Greenshield+ for virtual therapy at a reduced rate to support your well-being

- Ability to contribute to RRSP or TFSA with reduced group rates

- Excellent dining options on campus

- Free access to our fitness facilities and group fitness classes

About SAIT

At SAIT, we’re building bold futures. We’re a community of tenacious problem-solvers, inventive thinkers, and passionate collaborators who believe in doing work that matters.

Named one of Alberta’s Top Employers, we’re driven by a desire to create an impact in our community. If you’re looking for a place where purpose meets possibility, you’ve found it here.

We’re committed to community and belonging 

Community and belonging is essential to achieving SAIT's vision to be a global leader in applied education. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and/or people with intersectional identities. Learn more about Community and Belonging at SAIT.

About the Company

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

Polytechnic institute in Calgary, Canada

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology is a public polytechnic institute in Calgary, Canada. It offers degree, diploma, certificate, apprenticeship, and continuing education programs.

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