Minor Official Lead

The Opportunity

Job classification: A9000 - Pooled Wage Position

# of positions: 5

Hourly Rate: $19.50

Position End Date: August 31, 2026

Deadline to apply: Until position is filled

Athletics & Recreation are recruiting for casual hourly Minor Official Leads to manage designated projects within Athletics and Recreation. The focus for this position will be to provide leadership for SAIT Trojans athletic events. Minor Officials Leads will be responsible for event 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