Games Coordinator (GC)

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The Position

 Now you can GET PAID to GET IN THE GAME! Becoming a GC will allow you to get involved and meet new people in the league each night. This is a great opportunity to be a leader and help coordinate ESSC league nights!

This position involves overseeing the games at the gym, setting up the equipment, meeting team captains, starting games, monitoring the action by calling plays or penalties as required, and submitting game reports to the ESSC office. This is an active job, requiring 2-4 shifts per week.

Start Date: We have 4 seasons annually. Fall (September to December), Winter (January to March) Spring (April to June) and Summer (July to August). Successful candidates can start as soon as possible.

Sports Offered: Ball Hockey, Basketball, Dodgeball, Multi-Sport and Soccer.

Hours: 4-16 hours per week - Shifts are available every evening of the week. GC's have the flexibility to change their availability seasonally.

Key Responsibilities

  • Arrive at gym 15 minutes prior to 1st game.
  • Organize equipment; get ready for the games.
  • Host a captains meeting before the game; discuss key rules, set expectations. Repeat at halftime.
  • Monitor the games by assigning penalties/fouls as required, moving along the floor with the action and keeping score.
  • Have a loud voice and presence, announce time and score updates.
  • Complete a game report for each game and submit online the following day by 5:00pm

Key Requirements

  • Punctual with a reliable vehicle
  • Confident
  • Respectful
  • Sports Background
  • Personable
  • Assertive
  • Coachable
  • Strong communication skills (both written and verbal)
  • Must be at least 18 years of age

Compensation Package

Hourly Rate of Pay:

$19.00/hour to start. GCs can obtain raises after the completion of their 4th and 8th season.  For a breakdown of potential hourly earnings, please see below:
 

Season Pay Rate
0-4 Seasons  $19.00
5-8 Seasons  $20.00
9+ Seasons  $21.00

Bonus Opportunities:

At the ESSC, we pride ourselves on rewarding GCs for their efforts and instilling a performance based culture. A successful GC can earn a Performance Bonus upward of $1.00/hr. for hard work, dedication, and strong player ratings throughout the season.

Additionally, we encourage all GCs to participate within the league on nights that they are not scheduled to work. In an effort to get more staff involved in the game, GCs are offered a Playing Bonus based on the amount of hours worked in a season.

Below is a breakdown of the GC Playing Bonus scale:

Hours Worked During Season Compensation Value
0-20 $0
21-40 $60
41-70 $75
71+ $90

The Company

The Edmonton Sport & Social Club was founded in 2004 based on a rising need: adult Edmontonians love to play sports and have fun! The goal of the ESSC is to encourage as many people as possible to ‘get in the game’. Whether players have no skill, or a lot of skill, as long as they want to join in the ‘fun-first, winning-second’ mentality, they will fit right in! With a large variety of leagues, tournaments and events throughout the year, the ESSC offers something for everyone.

Care to join us?

How to Apply

  • All applicants must complete the online pre-interview form. Please attach your resume and cover letter when prompted.
  • Please direct cover letter to Mr. Mitchel Friesen, Field Staff Manager