Job Description

Job Title
Sports Information Supervisor
Job Type
Permanent
Union
MRSA
Position Classification
SPB07 Public Relations Assistant VII
Salary Grade
$70,841.00 - $89,646.00
FT or PT
Full-time
Hybrid Work
This position is ineligible
Position End Date (if applicable)
Location
MRU Main Campus - Calgary, AB T3E 6K6 CA (Primary)
About this Position
About Cougars Athletics and Recreation
As one of eight (8) areas within the division of Student Affairs and Campus Life, Cougars Athletics and Recreation (CAR) is focused on actively creating, promoting and sustaining an environment in which the MRU community is challenged and supported in pursuit of personal growth in the areas of Athletics and Recreation. Our goals are to inspire our community to live well by being leaders within the recreation field and to achieve varsity athletics success by inspiring a high-performance culture. Through collaboration, we strategically partner with our students and community to enhance learning and experiences. We are committed to creating a respectful and inclusive environment by appreciating our similarities and differences, advocating for a safe and caring campus and educating ourselves and others through openness, curiosity and listening. In our leader, leader model we value innovation that leads to change.
Our "Permission to Play" guiding principles form the backbone of our department and serve to strengthen our work culture. We commit to TEAMWORK by maximizing our impact through collaboration. We maintain INTEGRITY by being true to our work. We have FUN working and playing in a creative and innovate way. We pursue PERSONAL GROWTH through development and learning experiences. We show RESPECT by caring for our people and place.
About the Role
The Sports Information Supervisor reports to the Associate Director of Marketing and Partnerships within Cougars Athletics and Recreation, and is responsible for all things relating to varsity athletics game day management and hosting including casual staffing, statistics, live streaming, media and officials. Additionally, they coordinate all varsity communications and event requirements for Canada West and U SPORTS.
This position is a full-time role working 35 hours per week.
Responsibilities
Staff Supervision and Development (35%)

• Identify all positions required to effectively create a varsity game day staffing team, create job descriptions, and hire according to MRU policies.
• Develop on-boarding and training procedures for casual staff, as well as annual reviews in accordance with provided departmental framework.
• Assist in the nurturing and development of the departmental work culture.
• Create the work schedule for all positions, addressing the needs of specific sports on a nightly basis.
• Oversee varsity event supervisors and assistant staff, empowering them to lead specific areas on a nightly basis.
• Work with Associate Director Marketing and Partnerships to ensure short and long-term plans are developed to ensure staffing needs are met for game day.
• Foster and promote a climate of openness, inclusion, and approachability.
• Apply best practices and compliance in carrying out policies and procedures relative to human resource management.
• Liaise with the Payroll department to ensure all staff comply with the policies in place in order to process wages.

Video Streaming, Communications and Media (35%)

• Oversee all communications and media requirements by Canada West and U Sports
• Responsible for creating, implementing and assessing a plan that meets Canada West live streaming requirements.
• Oversee all webcasting for varsity competition including the lifecycle of equipment (inventory, replacement etc.), managing the staff to do this and liaising with Canada West to ensure the department is meeting and exceeding the requirements.
• Collaborate with the MRU Broadcasting department to provide work experience opportunities for students and ensure live stream and video requirements are met.
• Conduct communications research and analysis to appropriately direct planning to enhance the Mount Royal University Cougars brand in the media
• Develop and execute a communications and media plan, in conjunction with the department Events and Marketing Team to actively promote Cougars athletics stories that will positively highlight Mount Royal locally and nationally.
• Oversee the representation of Mount Royal Cougars on the Canada West website accordingly.
• Collaborate with the Marketing Strategist on the website management for the department with a focus on the content for athletics.
• Support the department social media strategy led by the Digital Media Coordinator.
• Develop engaging, relative and compelling press releases and feature stories that positively promote the Cougars eight varsity programs and foster a connected community.
• Develop extensive media guides for playoff teams
• Collaborate with the Events and Marketing team to plan student-athlete awards celebration events
• Collaborate with the Associate Director of Marketing and Partnerships to ensure annual updates to the Wall of Fame
• Support sponsorship activation requirements as outlined by the Marketing and Partnerships Associate Director

Varsity Game Day Management (20%)

• Host visiting team(s) and officials
• Work with the Facilities team to efficiently set-up the competition venue, as well as the admissions areas.
• Collaborate with the department Events and Marketing Team to plan special events
• Oversee all game day requirements by Canada West and U Sports for the eight varsity programs including game regulations, statistics, score reporting, media, communications and live streaming.

Budget (5%)

• Oversee casual staffing budget with support from the Associate Director Marketing and Partnerships
• Coordinate the department long term (including life cycle replacement plans) plan for video streaming equipment.

Departmental, Divisional and Institutional Service and Planning (5%)

• Serve on committees and university initiatives such as Cougar Night, Crowchild Classic, and U SPORTS National Championships.
• Promote a shared vision that drives departmental, divisional, and institutional short-term and long-term planning and the ongoing organizational work.
• Represent MRU on appropriate league committees, providing insight and expertise for topics related to Sports Information.
• Act as a liaison between MRU and Canada West/U SPORTS regarding future direction of communication, webcasting, and hosting expectations.
• Support the development of innovative collaborative partnerships to advance the departmental, divisional and institutional strategic reach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in sport management, marketing, events, or related field.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible relevant experience, which has included at least three (3) years of supervisory experience of employees and volunteers.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships and work as a member of the team.
• Ability to explain the relevance of sport and or recreation's reputational importance through events and activities.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evening and weekends as needed.
• Knowledge of web design and operations.

Salary: $70,841 - $89,646 per annum
Closing Date: October 26, 2025
A cover letter and resume should be submitted in one .pdf document. Please title your .pdf document as follows: [Last Name], [Requisition Number], [Document Title].pdf (ex. Smith, 999999, 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 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 and .
What We Offer
Talented and committed employees are the driving force behind student success. We strive to be an employer of choice among Canadian post-secondary institutions. At MRU, we recognize that people are a combination of many intersecting identities; we work to cultivate an environment that welcomes the whole person, and harnesses the strength that is available in our diversity, creating a rich and inclusive workplace.
Investing in the learning and development of our employees benefits the individual and the University. A variety of services, resources and programs encourage a healthy, productive workplace. MRU offers a competitive total compensation package including learning/training paid by employer, paid vacation, winter holiday closure, personal days and a free membership in our fully equipped recreation centre. Positions over six months may also be eligible for health and dental benefits, pension, health and personal spending accounts, and disability benefits.
Our campus offers the convenience of a full medical clinic, dentist and pharmacy, as well as a variety of wellness services such as physiotherapists and massage therapists. Campus Recreation offers many activities, including personal training, fitness classes, climbing, aquatics, sports, tournaments and certifications for students, employees and the public.

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