Job Title: Sport Marketing Supervisor (Summer Term Position)
Location: Victoria, BC (Hybrid: On-Site + Virtual)
Employment Type: Term | June 1 August 1, 2025
Hours: Minimum 30 hours/week
Wage: $24/hour + Bonus for Sponsorship Acquisition
About Urban Rec Victoria:
Urban Rec Victoria is seeking an outgoing, energetic, and motivated individual to join our team as a Sport Marketing Supervisor for a 9-week summer term. This dynamic role blends marketing, event delivery, and community engagement in the world of adult coed recreational sports.
Role Overview:
As a Sport Marketing Supervisor, you will promote and execute a variety of sport leagues and special events, including our largest summer tournament, Turf Burn, happening July 2527. This position is ideal for someone with a background or passion for sport, events, and marketing who thrives in a fast-paced, social, and community-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in the planning, promotion, and delivery of Urban Rec adult coed sport leagues and events.
- Play a key role in the coordination and on-site execution of Turf Burn, our flagship summer event.
- Create and schedule engaging social media content across Instagram, Facebook, and other platforms.
- Work with external stakeholders including sponsors, vendors, venues, and league participants.
- Participate in virtual team meetings and contribute to project timelines and communications.
- Support event logistics, including set-up/take-down (tents, tables, chairs, signage, equipment).
- Help build the Urban Rec brand through authentic, fun, and community-focused engagement.
Qualifications & Assets:
- Experience in marketing, communications, event coordination, or sport management.
- Strong knowledge of social media best practices and content creation tools.
- Experience in customer service or stakeholder engagement.
- Self-motivated and comfortable working both independently and in a team setting.
- Basic knowledge or experience in project management is a strong asset.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint).
- Familiarity with ChatGPT or similar tools is an asset.
- Must have access to a computer and be comfortable working virtually.
- Comfortable with physical event work (lifting, setting up equipment, etc.).
- Available to work some evenings and weekends, including Turf Burn (July 2527, 2025).
- Preference given to candidates with experience playing or working in the sport sector and/or related post-secondary education.
Why Join Urban Rec Victoria?
- Get hands-on experience with one of Victorias most active sport and social organizations.
- Work in a fun, inclusive, and high-energy environment.
- Build your network in the local sport, events, and recreation sector.
- Enjoy a hybrid role with flexible hours and real impact on community engagement.
- Opportunity to earn bonuses for bringing in new event sponsors.
To Apply:
Submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your interest in this role and any relevant experience. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and early submissions are encouraged.