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Canlan Sports exists to create experiences where people find their people through the power of play, because we believe everyone deserves a team. As North America's largest private sector owner and operator off recreational sports complexes, Canlan Sports brings that belief to life across 15 multi-sport complexes and more than 70 playing surfaces spanning Canada and the United States. From ice and court to turf and digital, we offer a wide array of recreational sports experiences designed to build community, foster connection, and change lives for the better.

Canlan Sports is currently looking for a Multi-Sport League Convener.

Rate of Pay: $18.25 - $20.00/ hour

Job Summary:

Canlan Sports is looking for a positive, team oriented Multi-sport League Convener, with great communications skills. As a Multi-sport League Convener, you will consistently provide exceptional customer experiences and support the Canlan League operations, in this role you are the direct link to the teams from the facility management.

Responsibilities:

• Collect League registration fees (for teams and individuals) in accordance with established payment policies and best-practices.
• Possess and develop a working knowledge of current multi-sport league rules
• Maintain a working knowledge of online statistics hardware and software, including customer features, administrative tools and processes.
• Utilize current booking protocols to prepare the bi-weekly or monthly schedules for timekeepers (draft schedules to be reviewed and approved by the League Manager and Facility Referee-in-Chief)
• Via the nightly Convenor Report, communicate important information to the League Manager
• Develop working knowledge of suspension guidelines and processes and assists the with the assessment, communication and enforcement of suspensions.
• Possess a good knowledge of Canlan brand features and competitive advantages, including online tools and services.
• Develop and maintain proficient computer skills in CRM (DASH)
• Assist with execution of prizing presentation.
• Ensure players complete waiver prior to participation.
• Liaise with team reps, referees, timekeepers and spectators as required.

Experience:

• Strong knowledge of multi-Sport rules (essential)
• At least one year of experience in multi-sport field in an operations capacity
• Demonstrated strong customer service skills (previous experience preferred)
• Good understanding of tournament draws.
• Outgoing, positive and team orientated with great communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours (evenings & weekends)
• Excellent organizational skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office software (particularly Excel and Word)

Education and Qualifications:

• Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Search may be required.
• Working towards formal education Sports/Leisure Administration field (preferred)
• Basic First Aid, CPR and AED certification (preferred)

NOTE: Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Please accept our utmost appreciation for your interest. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, creed, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal, provincial and local laws and ordinances. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request. This Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all practices. As part of our recruitment and hiring practices, we may use AI-based tools to assist in the initial screening and assessment of applications. All final hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.

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