Varsity Operations Manager

at  Brock University

KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Undergraduate degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Experience in sport organization and administration, preferably in a post-secondary environment;
• Strong computer competency, including knowledge of Microsoft Office;
• Experience providing high-quality customer service;
• Effective budgeting and record keeping skills with the ability to generate various reports;
• Knowledge of the Brock University environment, rules, regulations, processes, administration, OUA and USPORTS regulations and FIPPA legislation;
• Knowledge of University student-athlete policies and programs and knowledge of university sports and related events;
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate ideas and collaborate with others to achieve common outcomes;
• Ability to mentor, develop and manage staff;
• Flexible and responsive to changing needs in a dynamic and fast-paced environment;
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and propose new approaches to improve outcomes.

PREFERRED OR ASSET SKILLS:

• First Aid & CPR certification;
• Mental Health First Aid training;
• Knowledge of Brock’s facilities, services, contracts, and policies around use of space; and
• Knowledge of Workday software.

Reporting to the Associate Director, Brock Sports & Recreation the Varsity Operations Manager provides operational and administrative management to Brock University’s varsity sport programs. The incumbent will oversee the accommodations and scheduling of varsity training and competitions while ensuring each program plan complies with the required metric, benchmarks and regulations. The Varsity Operations Manager oversees, supports, and facilitates all travel arrangements, operating and fundraising budgets, purchasing of equipment, reporting, training and compliance for the Varsity Sports program.