Overview
Statistician Spotter Jobs in Calgary, Alberta, Canada at Mount Royal University
Title: Statistician Spotter
Company: Mount Royal University
Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Job Title
Statistician Spotter
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 Statistician Spotter plays an essential role in the accurate and timely collection of in-game statistics for the Cougars. Positioned next to the official statistician, the Spotter is responsible for closely observing the action and calling out key details. This role ensures that live stats are both precise and promptly entered into the official system used by Canada West and U SPORTS.
Strong knowledge of the sport is essential, as is the ability to think quickly, communicate clearly, and maintain intense focus throughout the match. This role is perfect for individuals interested in sport analytics, officiating, coaching, or team operations. The Spotter contributes directly to the quality of live game data and plays a critical part in the success of our statistical and media reporting processes.
The Statistician Spotter will also be training in the statistical programs and will act as the back up for the statistician. There are four Statistician Spotter positions: basketball, hockey, soccer and volleyball.
Responsibilities
- Support set-up, testing and use various gameday technology; troubleshoot as required
- Memorize home team rosters (names, numbers and faces)
- Adapt and support the game day team where needed
- Ensure all requirements and regulations set-out by Canada West and U Sports are met
Qualifications
- 12 – 18 months of related experience
- Passion for sports
- A knowledge of the sport you are supporting considered an asset
- Ability to work all shifts between Thursday – Sunday afternoons and evenings
- Highly motivated individual who can work well independently and under pressure
- Clear and consistent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong focus and attention to detail
- Commitment to time management and punctuality
- 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.
