Job Opportunity: OVA Beach Tour (Multiple Positions) - Ontario Volleyball Association
The Ontario Volleyball Association (OVA) is still looking to hire for several positions for the 2023 OVA Beach Tour including Beach Tour Crew and Assistant Coordinator.
The OVA Beach Tour is the leading beach volleyball tour in Canada. We are looking for vibrant, hard-working individuals who are keen to assist in the delivery of the OVA Beach Tour. Between May and August, the OVA will host approximately 14 beach tournaments throughout Ontario including Ontario Championships and Nationals and require staff to help facilitate operations on site.
The Ontario Volleyball Association has the following job opportunities available (subject to government funding approval) to all young people aged 15 to 30. The duration of the position is from May to August 2023. Canada Summer Jobs is a government sponsored employment program. The OVA welcomes applications from qualified priority applicants (i.e. students who are members of a visible minority, aboriginal students, newcomers to Canada or students with disabilities).
Beach Tour Crew
Supervisor’s Title: Kelvin Cheng, Operations
Lead Position Level: Contract (part-time)
Contract Term: May 19, 2023 to August 20, 2023
Compensation: $125/day for setup days and $225/day on tournament dates
Closing Date: Until Filled
Responsibilities
- Set-up and take-down of tournament equipment (nets, lines, signage, tents, sound system, etc.)
- Provide logistical support for the competition
- Monitor courts and ensure that the tournament is operating on schedule (i.e. limiting player warm-up times)
- Conduct player meetings
- Post-match results
- Customer Service - interact with OVA athletes, parents, coaches and event spectators
- Work cohesively with event referees
- Act as an ambassador for the sport
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Able to work all weekends (Fridays to Sundays) for all events on OVA Beach Tour schedule (14 weekends between May – August)
- Familiarity with creating volleyball schedules
- Reliable, self-motivated, hard-working individual
- Willing to work in various weather conditions (rain, wind, sun)
- Familiar with tournament scheduling and logistics
- High attention to detail
- Ability and willingness to work independently or as a part of a team
- Excellent customer service skills
To Apply
Applicants are asked to forward your cover letter and resume with OVA BEACH TOUR CREW in subject heading to: Kelvin Cheng, Operations Lead kcheng@ontariovolleyball.org
Beach Tour Assistant Coordinator
Supervisor’s Title: Kelvin Cheng, Operations Lead
Position Level: Full-time seasonal contract
Contract Term: May 15, 2023 to August 20, 2023
Compensation: $125/per day in office and set up, $250/tournament day
Work week: 37.5 hours per week (modified work week)
Closing Date: Until Filled
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Lead in the organization, management and delivery of Beach Tour competitions including:
- Develop schedules and team seedings
- Create tournament scoresheets
- Verify, record and post results online
- Ensure setup of event onsite (will involve physical labour)
- Manage social media onsite at events
- Book medical staff/athletic therapists
- Schedule security and review all equipment is present on site
- Arrange and organize prizing for tournament winners
- Manage OVA Beach Crew staff members at all tour stops
- Liaise with facility staff onsite
- In conjunction with Operations Lead, manage and adhere to annual OVA Beach Handbook
- Communicate and work with tournament venue hosts
Qualifications and Desired Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program in sport management or similar program
- Able to work Wednesdays to Sundays each week (2 days in office, 3 days on the beach)
- Previous experience with running large scale volleyball tournaments an asset
- Reliable, self-motivated, hard-working individual
- Willing to work in various weather conditions (rain, wind, sun)
- Familiar with tournament scheduling and logistics
- High attention to detail, adaptability and strong problem-solving skills
- Ability and willingness to work independently or as a part of a team
- Strong public speaking ability
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs
The incumbent must also demonstrate the following personal attributes that reflect the OVA’s Organizational Standards:
- Foster an inclusive community
- Treat all people with dignity and kindness
- Act with integrity in all that we do
- Utilize collaboration to meet our common purpose
- Embrace innovation with bold creativity
- Challenge excellence and continuous learning, always
To Apply
Applicants are asked to forward your cover letter and resume with OVA BEACH TOUR ASSISTANT COORDINATOR in subject heading to: Kelvin Cheng, Operations Lead kcheng@ontariovolleyball.org