Join the Cascades Crew
Join our fun, flexible and student-focused Cascades Crew
UFV Athletics and Campus Recreation hires over 50 student staff in paid, work-study and volunteer positions each semester. Working as a Cascades Crew member is the perfect way to work and get involved on campus and to meet other UFV students who share the same passion as you.
Apply for a student staff position
If you are interested in applying for any of the listed positions, please email your resume and a cover letter telling us why you think you would be a good fit for the position. Past experience is not required. If you have questions about any of the positions you can email campusrec@ufv.ca.
Note: some of the positions are Work-Study positions and you will be asked to submit a resume through CareerLink as well. If you wish, you can do a search of job titles to start that process now.
List of opportunities
Campus Recreation
Facility Operations
Varsity Game Day
Volunteer positions
Position Details
Recreation Assistant
The Recreation Assistant is responsible for assisting with the development, organization, and promotion of recreational and wellness programs on the Chilliwack campus. Activities and events will be designed to increase student engagement and promote personal well-being.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist and lead the planning and coordination, as well as the marketing and promotion of special events (example of past events are Glow Yoga, Wellness Wednesdays, Fitness classes, Movement Breaks) and any new initiatives the successful candidate feels will contribute to health promotion activities for the UFV community.
- Assist with the development, delivery, organization, and implementation of a campus recreation wellness programs that is safe, inclusive, and welcoming.
- Be active in the setup and takedown of programs and assisting with program registration.
- Assist with the evaluation of current programs, through program evaluations, attendance tracking and polls.
- Research what other collegiate recreation programs are doing and provide suggestions for new programing.
- Help with the recruitment, training, and leadership of volunteers.
- Work with Campus Recreation and Wellness, Program Manager to create and complete semester goals
Skills & Qualifications
- Must be able to commit to 10 hours of work per week within the active semesters. The work schedule will need to be flexible to accommodate scheduled programs.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills. Strong computer skills.
- Personal commitment to health and wellness.
- Ability to take initiative to complete projects, to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
- CPR, First Aid and AED certified is an asset
Intramural Assistant
The Campus Recreation Intramural Assistant works directly with the Campus Recreation & Wellness, Program Manager, to help with the daily operations, development, and promotion of numerous recreational sports, leagues, and tournaments on both the Abbotsford and Chilliwack campus. They will collaborate with the Intramural Sport Organizers and Referees as well as the Recreation Assistant and volunteers. Activities and events will be designed to help increase a student sense of community, campus engagement and promote personal sustainability.
Responsibilities
- League administration, development of league schedules and recording of all game statistics.
- Communications of game schedules, monitor Intramural email account, roster development, ensuring the Intramural Sports Guiding Principles Handbook and rules are up to date and monitoring standings and statistics within the leagues and tournaments.
- Assist with the set-up and takedown of supplies and equipment, as well as onsite coordinator for team activities where applicable.
- Evaluate and assess current programs and make recommendations if programs require remodeling.
- Maintain inventory of and distribution of equipment and supplies for Intramural sport programs; assist in the suggestion of ordering of new equipment.
- Help with the recruitment, training and evaluation of volunteer sport organizers and league officials. Including participate in the interview process for supporting positions.
- Help with the enforcement of all intramural sport policies and specific games rules for all events and assist with regular updates to these rules and policies, including leading captain meeting at the beginning of the semester.
- Ensuring social media, myCampusLife and PerfectMind is up to date, including making posts during games.
- Promote a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all participants and provide basic first aid care and communication to Campus Security for first aid assistance.
Skills & Qualifications
- Must be able to commit to 10 hours of work per week within the active semesters. The work schedule will need to be flexible to accommodate scheduled programs.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills. Strong computer skills.
- Personal commitment to health and wellness.
- Ability to take initiative to complete projects, to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
- CPR, First Aid and AED certified is an asset
Sport Organizer
The Campus Recreation & Wellness Sport Organizer works directly with the Campus Recreation & Wellness, Program Manager and Intramural Assistants with the organization and daily operations of recreational sport leagues, drop-in, and tournaments on one or both campuses. They will collaborate with other Campus Recreation student staff and volunteers to help continually develop and improve sport events. All sport events are designed to help increase a student’s sense of community, campus engagement and promote personal sustainability. In addition to they will help with:
Responsibilities
- Responsible for on-site supervision of sport contests and are the main points of content for teams and individual participants. As well as, ensures that participants check-in prior to participation of any gym activity (waiver signed and ID verification), collecting fees and roster verification.
- Organize teams and officials to ensure games start and end on time, and that scorekeeping and timing are conducted properly, updating score sheets and the communication of team standings.
- Oversees the preparation and takedown of the game playing area, including the return of equipment to the Client Service desk.
- Resolves conflicts as needed and enforce Social Sport Guiding Principles and is well versed in specific sport rules.
- Ensures the sport specific binder content is properly prepared and organized for all games. Will complete a tournament/event report for each tournament/event with evaluation and suggestions for future activities.
- Promotes a safe environment for all participants and provide basic first aid care and communication to Campus Security for first aid assistance.
- Provides a friendly, welcoming, inclusive, service-oriented environment and answering questions regarding Campus Recreation activities.
Skills & Qualifications
- Must be able to commit to 10 hours of work per week within the active semesters. The work schedule will need to be flexible to accommodate scheduled programs.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills. Strong computer skills.
- Personal commitment to health and wellness.
- Ability to take initiative to complete projects, to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
- CPR, First Aid and AED certified is an asset
Sport Official
If you play and understand any of the recreation sports offered through Campus Recreation, why not become an intramural sport official? Sport Officials are responsible for refereeing Intramural contests while providing an atmosphere of fun and competition in a safe environment. Officials must have the confidence to implement Intramural Sports policies, procedures and playing rules in order to maintain an appropriate level of control, fairness and safety. They should maintain a positive attitude and should always be striving to improve.
You will gain essential skills including active listening, teamwork, confidence, and assertiveness. All officials will be rated based on previous experience, certification and other criteria.
Responsibilities
- Assist with set-up and take-down of venues
- Refereeing or officiating – game matches closely to ensure rules are adhered to and making decisions about matters arising from game play. Including handle on-site disputes involving player conflicts and rule interpretations to help prevent potential problems.
- Record Keeping of scores (updating score sheets) and assisting with secondary reports (incident, protest, etc.)
- Work in co-operation with Intramural Sport Organizers and Intramural Assistant
- Meet with Program Manager when necessary (i.e. incident follow-up)
- Understanding and enforce all Intramural Policies accurately and effectively and demonstrate proficiency of rules
- Attending meetings, clinics, and professional training sessions
- Report hours worked accurately
Skills & Qualifications
- You value punctuality and have good time management skills
- Enjoy interacting in group settings as well as on your own
- You are comfortable amongst large groups
- You have excellent verbal and written communication skills
- You are skilled in conflict resolution
- First Aid certification is an asset
Marketing Assistant
The Campus Recreation & Wellness Marketing Assistant will play a vital role in the promotion of Campus Recreation and Wellness and the enhancement of student engagement on both the Abbotsford and Chilliwack campuses through the development and design of various promotional materials.
Responsibilities
- Create a marketing plan, including online promotion content, and social media coverage of programs, facilities, services and events.
- Designing posters, flyers, brochures, advertisements, and other creative marketing initiatives.
- Produce and distribute news releases, blog posts, and other digital communications, for all Campus Recreation and Wellness programs and events.
- Assist in the development of audio and video productions for Campus Recreation and Wellness.
- Adhere to design standards and principles set by UFV’s Community Engagement department.
- Write, edit, and proofread publications.
- Assist with website design, development, and maintenance.
- Take program and event photos as needed and assist in the maintenance of Campus Recreation & Wellness photo library.
- Work with Campus Recreation & Wellness, Program Manager to create and complete semester goals, as well as attend mandatory training sessions and team meetings when necessary.
Skills & Qualifications
- You value punctuality and have good time management skills
- Enjoy interacting in group settings as well as on your own
- You are comfortable amongst large groups
- You have excellent verbal and written communication skills
- You are skilled in conflict resolution
- First Aid certification is an asset
Certified Fitness Instructor
UFV Campus Recreation look for a certified fitness instructor to lead and deliver group fitness classes in a variety aerobic activity, muscular strength, stretch, dance, spin, yoga or mind body discipline in a safe and effective format. Instructors must be certified to instruct group fitness classes for a specified health or fitness program, from a credible governing body. First Aid and CPR certifications are required.
Fitness classes assignment is between 1-4 classes, at 30-60 minutes in duration per week. Instructors are need on both the Abbotsford and Chiilliwack campuses. Wages are competative starting from $20-$35 per class; depends on experience and number of years taught.
Responsibilities
- Instructed fitness class during assigned scheduled days and times in accordance with fitness schedule and contract.
- Ensure all participants have registered for a fitness pass or are UFV students and have completed a waiver prior to their participation in fitness classes.
- Inform participants of the rules and regulations, as well as safety concerns related to the activity.
- Develop fitness routines which follow proper technique and are appropriate for the group of participants at the time of each class.
- Beginning and ending fitness class on time; with adequate warm-up, exercises, stretching and cool- down.
- Enforce all facility and program policies and ensure safety standards are met.
- In the case of an accident or injury, follow emergency procedure as outlined in orientation and submitting the appropriate injury report form to Program Manager.
- All qualifications, certificates and insurance must be maintained and submitted.
Qualifications
- Current First Aid/CPR and AED certification
- Fully Insured (if NOT a UFV student)
- Preferred but not required, working towards or completion of Kinesiology degree
- Must have accredit group fitness certification (proof of certification required):
- BCRPA
- Canadian Fitness Professionals (Can-Fit-Pro
- Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP)
- American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
- National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
Facility & Events Assistant
Job Description
The Facility & Events Assistant plays a vital role in the coordination and execution of events within the UFV Athletics and Campus Recreation facility. This individual will provide support with event and facility management throughout the entire event planning process. Responsibilities include: liaising with requested internal and external facility renters; assistance in the coordination and execution during Cascade Varsity events; preparing and completing tasks associated to facility and event coordination; physical capability to promote responsible safe practices within the facility and its equipment; assistance with other related facility & event coordination.
Qualifications
- Maintain excellent written and oral interpersonal communication with supervisors, staff and facility renters/users
- Previous knowledge and experience in project or event operations is considered an asset
- A basic understanding of computers may be required in preparing necessary related documents
- Organizational and prioritizing skills with an attention to detail is an asset
- Capability of performing, safe hands-on physical work - ability to lift items up to 30lbs.
- An interest in recreation and athletic activity is recommended
- Ability to work at Abbotsford campuses and evening and weekends, as required
- First Aid is considered and asset
Facility Attendant
Job Description
The Facility Attendant is a student-employee, Cascades Crew member who represents and provides on-site supervision and customer service of the UFV Athletics and Campus Recreation facilities on both Abbotsford and Chilliwack campuses based out of the Client Services desk.Reporting to the Facilities Operations Coordinator the Facility Attendants role includes enforcing facility policies, making equipment available to various users, aids in providing a safe and clean facility, and performs a variety of customer service and support functions.
Skills and Qualifications
- Maintaining a high-level of knowledge of schedules, rates and programs offered
- Enforcing facility policies and procedures including membership process and proper documentation
- Receiving and processing payments (cash, debit and credit card)
- Answer incoming calls and emails, and respond to or redirect inquires to appropriate staff
- Maintaining adequate inventory and examination of equipment
- Performing various minor maintenance duties as directed to maintain a clean and safe facility, including but not limited to dry-mopping and laundry
- Preparing facility space for user groups (e.g. equipment, protective mats, tables/chairs etc.)
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations and initiating Emergency Action Plans
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor
- First Aid is considered and asset
Volunteer Sport Organizer (drop-in sports)
The Campus Recreation & Wellness Sport Organizer works directly with the Campus Recreation & Wellness, Program Manager and Intramural Assistants with the organization and daily operations of recreational sport leagues, drop-in, and tournaments on one or both campuses. They will collaborate with other Campus Recreation student staff and volunteers to help continually develop and improve sport events. All sport events are designed to help increase a student’s sense of community, campus engagement and promote personal sustainability. In addition to they will help with:
Responsibilities
- Responsible for on-site supervision of sport activity and be the main points of contact participants.
- Ensures that participants check-in prior to participation of any gym activity (waiver signed and ID verification).
- Organize teams and ensure games start and end, and possibly keep time and score keeper.
- Oversees the preparation and takedown of the playing area, including the return of equipment to the Client Service desk.
- Resolves possible conflicts as needed and enforce Facility Rules and Social Sport Guiding Principles in addition to the specific sport rules.
- Promotes a safe environment for all participants and provide basic first aid care and communication to Campus Security for first aid assistance.
Skills & Qualifications
- Must be able to commit to 2-3 hours per week.
- Excellent verbal and interpersonal skills.
- Personal commitment to health and wellness.
- Ability to take initiative and comfortable working as a team and on your own
- CPR, First Aid and AED certified is an asset but not manditory
