Position Title: Sports Information Assistant
Closing Date: July 26, 2026
Employment Dates: September 1, 2026 – April 30, 2027
Hours of Work: Up to 20 hours per week
Rate of Pay: $17.60/hour plus vacation pay in accordance with the ESA
Job Description:
The Sports Information Assistant will assist the Sports Information & Gameday Coordinator with operations and procedures relating to all Lakers varsity home and away games. This position helps support game day operations, sports information collection and distribution, and social media strategy/content creation. This position represents Nipissing’s Athletic Department to internal and external stakeholders.
Duties Include:
Gameday Operations
- Assist with setup and takedown of pregame and in-game events, including all half-time activations, senior nights, promotional games, and more
- Help manage and troubleshoot game live streams ensuring game broadcast is delivered in a professional and timely manner
- Help manage camera and microphones as needed during games by staff
- Monitor ticket table at gym entrance and provide support where necessary
- Manage the distribution of promotional items to patrons attending Lakers home games
- Collect and distribute official game scoresheets from officials after games have ended
- Help lead and direct people of importance during special in-game events
Social Media and Content Creation
- Assist Sports Information & Gameday Coordinator with recording and photographing Lakers home games for use on Athletic Department social media channels
- Editing and creating shortform video for use across social channels and website
- Help brainstorm and research social media posts ensuring Lakers social media stays relevant to current industry trends
- Work with representatives from other OUA and USports schools to fulfill requests as needed for social content
- Write and collect notes during games for use in compilation of recap articles for Lakers website and media
Communications
- Relay pertinent information to various media contacts in a timely fashion
- Assist travelling coaches and staff with any requests or questions on game day
- Communicate game score sheets to OUA or USports league offices via email post-game.
- Work with league officials to fulfill media requests relating to varsity athletes
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must apply and be approved for the NUWORK Program (see link below to apply for NUWORK Program)
*This position is subject to budgetary approval*
To apply for this position please submit a resume and cover letter (in one document) referencing the job title in the subject line, three (3) references, and your approval for NUWorks to studentjobs@nipissingu.ca. A separate email for each position must be submitted if applying for multiple positions.
We thank all applicants; however, only those to be considered for an interview will be contacted.
Nipissing University is committed to employment equity and strongly encourages applications, which may include self-identification in a cover letter from Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities, persons who identify as 2SLGBTQI+ and racialized minorities.
Nipissing University must gather information from applicants to determine eligibility to work in Canada. Please include a statement in your application to identify whether you are a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or are otherwise legally eligible to work in Canada. You must be able to provide proof of being a full-time post-secondary student, have a valid work study permit and a Social Insurance Number in order to work on-campus.
Nipissing University will provide accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. You can request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation please contact Human Resources at access@nipissingu.ca.
