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This position reports to the Active Health Programmer in the Department of Athletics and Recreation, Centre for Sport and Wellness.

The Active Health Programs Student Assistant will assist the Active Health Programmer with tasks related to improving, and evaluating recreation and intramural programs and events. The Active Health Programs Student Assistant will also assist with focus groups, feedback forums, and development of programs.

The Active Health Programs Student Assistant must be able to think and respond quickly, communicate effectively and lead other students, have strong organizational and time management skills, and be able to problem solve creatively. This position could require moderate physical demands.

Job Description:

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in program promotions
• Help facilitate focus groups, feedback forums, and program evaluation
• Meet with the Active Health Programmer on a regular basis
• Collaborate with Active Health Programs Marketing Student Assistant
• Provide input for improvement and changes to recreation programs
• Help organize recreation events and recreation programs

Experience, Competencies & Qualifications

• Must be a current Capilano University student enrolled in 9 credits/semester and in good academic standing
• 2nd year Human Kinetics, Outdoor Recreation or equivalent is an asset
• Strong communication, customer service, and organizational skills are required
• Computer proficiency and ability to help create program plans required
• Must be a team player and confident leading groups of students
• CFC, CSEP and AFLCA certification an asset
• SFA and CPR certifications an asset
• Must have a passion for physical activity and healthy living
• Some previous experience in recreation programming or facilitating is an asset

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for student employment, a student must be in good academic standing with the University. Good standing is defined as having a GPA of 2.0 and no current notations regarding academic standing, student conduct or outstanding fees per policy S2003-003 Academic Standing, a copy of which can be found on the University’s website.

Domestic students must be enrolled in, and maintain, a minimum of two or more (6 credits) courses at Capilano University throughout the work term; international students must: during the fall and winter semesters, be enrolled in, and maintain, a minimum of 9 credits at Capilano University throughout the work term; have a valid Study Permit.

Student employees are not required to be enrolled in courses during the summer term to maintain eligibility for employment; however, they must have been enrolled in a minimum of six credits during the preceding spring term. Furthermore, international students must abide by the terms of their work or study visas.

Students who complete their studies in the spring or summer terms may have their appointments extended until August 31 of the same year; students who complete their studies in the fall term may have their appointments extended until December 31 of the same year.

Please inform People, Culture & Diversity without delay of any changes to your status including enrollment, academic standing, or immigration or work authorization that may impact your eligibility to remain employed as a student.

Additional Details:

As part of the application process, you must provide proof of enrollment at Capilano University. Please see above for full eligibility criteria. Enrollment verification letters can be generated by students using the following steps:

• Log into your myCapU Account
• Through student services, select “enrollment verification”
• From the drop-down menus, select the term in which you’ll be working and “Enrollment Verification”
• Save the .pdf that is generated Include the .pdf to your job application

Days and Hours of Work:

To be determined by the needs of the department.