Athletics Special Events Project Coordinator
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organizational development communication research methodologies creativity research fundraisingNumber of individual students required: (1 Student)
Background:
Concordia University of Edmonton (CUE) and the Thunder Athletics & Recreation department are proud members of the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) and the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA). Thunder Athletics takes pride in promoting academic and athletic success, event hosting, and servicing thousands of students annually.
Reporting to the Director of Athletics & Recreation, the successful candidate will be a results oriented team player with a positive can-do attitude. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to assist in the organization, development and implementation of a post-secondary Athletics & Recreation program that abides by the institution and the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) codes of ethics.
Project Overview:
Throughout the course of the ACAC season, Thunder Athletics will host over 70+ events on Concordia University of Edmonton campus that will accommodate student athletes, coaches, officials, and fans. Thunder Athletics wants to ensure that the ultimate fan and student experience is met at all home events by creating a safe, fun and interactive atmosphere. The Athletics Special Events Project Coordinator position will require extensive research, planning and creativity that will operate in a fast paced sport environment. Throughout the duration of this project there will be constant communication between department staff, coaches, and student athletes to provide support as needed.
Responsibilities Will Include:
· Research and plan fundraising events for Thunder Athletics.
· Coordinate the Thunder Athletics K-Days Parking Fundraiser
· Research effective promotional giveaway items for Thunder Athletics events.
· Review and revise the Team Visitor guide.
· Review and revise Game Day Rundown plan for the 2021-22 season.
Project Timeline:
This project will be completed over the course of 80 hours during the months of May to August 2021.
The successful candidate will report to the Director of Athletics & Recreation, Joel Mrak, who oversees all operations of the department.
The successful candidate will also work closely with the Athletics Program and Sport Information Coordinator, Nathaniel MacLellan, and will sit in on all bi-weekly department meetings to provide updates on projects and request support as needed.
About the company
CUE is a boutique university, small enough that every student is essential yet large enough for a global outlook. In and out of our classrooms and lecture halls, we translate what we learn into extraordinary hands-on experiences. We can sit in the back. But at CUE, someone will always invite us to the front. If we’re scientists, we can follow our curiosity into drama. A business student can graduate with a foundation in history, philosophy, and Indigenous knowledge. We can all learn new languages and traditions. We can test our ideas with people from every department and course of study, from around the world. We can try anything. We can change directions. We can be our best selves.