A-Team Promotions Staff

Competition 1172

This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).

This position has an end date of March 31, 2025. Scheduling is based on availability.

Location - This role is in-person at North Campus Edmonton and South Campus Edmonton.

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Working for University of Alberta Athletics

Golden Bears and Pandas Athletics is the varsity department for the University of Alberta, and falls under the Dean of Students portfolio. Golden Bears and Pandas Athletics is one of Canada’s premier intercollegiate programs. The U of A competes in the Canada West conference, which resides under the U SPORTS national body, and is home to 24 teams and over 475 student-athletes. The U of A competes in the sports of Basketball, Cross-Country, Curling, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Rugby, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track & Field, Volleyball, and Wrestling. It is our vision to be recognized locally, regionally, nationally and internationally as a leader in the pursuit and achievement of excellence in sport. Our mission is to create a student-athlete-centered, coach-driven and administratively supported university sport environment that will facilitate the academic, athletic and personal development of young women and men. This is accomplished by providing internationally recognized high performance sport competition, high performance coaching, resources and a progressive approach to the on-going development of university sport in Canada.

Position

University of Alberta Golden Bears & Pandas Athletics is currently seeking qualified applicants to join the A-Team Promotions unit – the Golden Bears and Pandas most vocal, visible and diehard fans and activation team. The A-Team is responsible for conducting and executing in-game and on-campus promotions as well as working on various strategies to improve ticket sales and campus engagement throughout the 2024-25 Athletics season. The A-Team is a vital component of the success of Golden Bears and Pandas Athletic Events. Being a member of the A-Team requires a high level of commitment and enthusiasm, and it is essential that members remain in these roles for the entirety of the academic year.

Duties

• Members will be required to work between 25–40 hours per month (~8-10 hours per week) from late August until the end of March
• Be a visible and engaged supporter of Golden Bears & Pandas Athletics in front of audiences
• Execute on-campus promotions strategies during the week that engage with the UA student body and educate them about Golden Bears and Pandas games.
• Execute activities on Game Day that engage the crowd and elevate the fan experience at Golden Bears and Pandas football, hockey, volleyball and basketball home games.
• Execute sponsorship commitments on Game Day including giveaways, contests, photo ops, and more.
• Assist with creating and posting content for various social media platforms.
• Perform in the mascot suits when necessary
• Reports to the Promotions Team Lead and Event Operations Associate

Qualifications

• Must be available weekends, evenings, and some weekday hours
• Must be able to commit to the position for the entire academic year
• Strong verbal, written, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• An outgoing personality with a sincere passion for sports and the ability to display and sell that passion effectively
• Ability to work in a time sensitive, team-oriented environment
• Strong initiative, highly dedicated, and a strong work ethic
• Must be able to lift upwards of 30 lbs

Compensation

• $17.47/hour + 4% vacation pay + 3.46% stat pay + 1.5% premium pay*

*premium pay for current full-time U of A students only

• Golden Bears and Pandas exclusive merchandise