Overview
Courts Rover Jobs in Calgary, Alberta, Canada at Mount Royal University
Title: Courts Rover
Company: Mount Royal University
Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Job Title
Courts Rover
Job Type
Flexible
Union
MRSA
Salary Grade
Flexible / Casual Classification (Salary Grade)
SAD01 Administrative Services (Salary Grade 12)
Hybrid Work
This position is ineligible
Position End Date
3/31/2027
Location
MRU Main Campus – Calgary, AB T3E 6K6 CA (Primary)
About This Position
About the Role
Working within the Cougars Athletics and Recreation department, these are flexible positions whose work schedule is variable and may include an irregular schedule of not less than three (3) hours per shift and up to thirty-five (35) hours per week. These positions will end March 31, 2027.
The Game Day Rover is a flexible, multi-skilled member of the MRU Cougars varsity event team who supports basketball, and volleyball operations by stepping into a variety of game day roles as needed. This position is ideal for someone who is adaptable, proactive, and eager to gain broad experience across multiple areas of sport operations and media production.
The Rover may be called upon to assist with tasks such as camera operation, scoreboard management, shot clock operation, statistics support, live streaming setup, 3-ball, scoresheet, or court setup and takedown. They serve as the first backup option for staff who are unavailable or require in-game assistance. This role is perfect for students who are reliable, eager to learn new roles, and interested in growing their skills across multiple domains of varsity sport support.
Responsibilities
- Set-up, test and use various gameday technology; troubleshoot as required
- Work with game officials and Game Day Supervisor as required
- Provide general support to all aspects of the Game Day Event as required
- Ensure all requirements and regulations set-out by Canada West and U SPORTS are met and followed with the Game Day team
- Fill in for roles of missing staff
- May include 3-ball rotation at volleyball games
Qualifications
- 12 – 18 months of related experience
- Passion for sports with a strong knowledge of basketball, and volleyball
- Ability to work all shifts between Thursday – Sunday afternoons and evenings
- Highly motivated individual who can work well independently under pressure
- Commitment to time management and punctuality
- Strong focus and attention to detail and ability to adapt
- Ability to lift items of up to 50lbs on an occasional basis
Salary: $15.45 – $19.44 per hour
Closing Date: Open until a suitable candidate is found
A resume and cover letter should be submitted in one .pdf document. Please title your .pdf document as follows: [Last Name]_[Requisition Number]_[Document Title].pdf (ex. Smith_1234_CV.pdf).
We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents and others currently legally authorized to work in Canada will be given priority. Please note only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. After the close date, you can check on the status of your application through your Career Centre. New career opportunities arise frequently and are posted as they become available. Please check back often to view our latest postings on our Career Opportunities page.
If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify [email protected] and we will work together on your accommodation request.
About MRU
Founded in 1910 and located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Mount Royal University grew into a vibrant college in the 1930s and became a mid-sized university in 2009. A student-focused undergraduate university built on teaching excellence, Mount Royal University is known for our top-calibre programs, high-quality teaching and learning experience, robust delivery of liberal education, scholarly teaching, experiential learning and undergraduate research. MRU serves approximately 15,782 students, including 11,752 full-time and 4,030 part-time learners. MRU offers 13 bachelor's degrees encompassing 37 majors across faculties such as Arts, Business, Communications, Health, Community & Education, and Science & Technology. With over 74% of its student body drawn from the local area, Mount Royal University primarily serves Calgary and its surrounding region. MRU is a diverse yet close community with over 1,800 employees. Mount Royal provides employees the support they need to lead and advance institutional goals. Learn more about MRU's Academic Plan and Strategic Plan.
