Description:
USask Huskies are seeking a University of Saskatchewan student to join our game day team as a Videoboard Operator. This position plays an integral role in the game day production of Huskie hockey, volleyball, and basketall games.
Qualifications:
- Current University of Saskatchewan student, or enrolled at another educational institution
- Strong understanding and willingness to learn computer programs
- Ability to work in a fast, live event environment
- Knowledge of graphic design and basic skills considered an asset
- General understanding of the game of hockey considered an asset
Responsibilities:
- Operating the MotionRocket program to display needed videos on graphic on the in-venue videoboard
- Communicating with Game Director and other event staff to ensure smooth production
Personal Attributes:
- Confident
- Accepts challenges
- Passion for sport
- Friendly
Expectations:
- Must be available to work evenings and weekends as Huskie events take place on Friday and Saturday
- Experience and knowledge of specific sport an asset, must have a willingness to learn
- Must be able to start in September 2025
Compensation:
- This is an hourly, casual position starting at $15.75/hour.
Submit cover letter and resume outlining your sport knowledge and experience to
samantha.erhardt@usask.ca.
Position: Guest Services Coordinator
Description:
Huskie Athletics is seeking current University of Saskatchewan students with a passion for sports and working with people to lead our volunteer Guest Services team.
Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled at the University of Saskatchewan or other educational institution
- Ability to lead part of a team and give direction
- Strong customer service and interpersonal skills with an outgoing, friendly personality
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to unexpected changes
Responsibilities:
- Providing excellent customer service to fans at all Huskie Athletics events
- Monitor fan services volunteers throughout events ensure they are following policies set out in Huskie Athletics staff manual
- Preparing designated staff room for Fan Services staff at the start of each Huskie event
- Filling in and relieving staff throughout the event when breaks are needed
- Knowing and enforcing facility rules and regulations
- Assist with scheduling of, and communication to, volunteer staff on an on-going basis
- Perform other tasks as assigned
Personal Attributes:
- Positive & energetic
- Team player
- Strong communicator
Expectations:
- Must be available to work evenings and weekends as Huskie events take place on Friday and Saturday evenings
- Positions start late August 2024
Compensation:
- This is an hourly position starting at $15.75/hour
Submit resume and cover letter outlining your experience to
samantha.erhardt@usask.ca.
Position: Character Performer – USask Huskies Mascot
Description:
USask Huskies are seeking a current University of Saskatchewan student to perform as Howler, the Huskies mascot for the upcoming season. During games, Howler will interact with fans, work closely with promotions teams during in-game contests, and get pictures taken to enhance all-around game experience for fans.
Responsibilities:
- Be enthusiastic and high energy
- Preserve the identity of the mascot without deviating from established character including: body language/mannerisms, attitude, fan interaction
- Collaborate with Huskie Athletics’ Events Manager and Events & Game Supervisors to create and execute skits to be performed in game to enhance the game day experience
- Administer proper care of the costume and props
- Interacting with fans throughout the game/event
Skills, Traits, Qualifications:
- The ideal candidates must be around 6’ in height
- Ability to work as part of a team and take direction
- Outgoing, friendly personality
- Physically capable of performing for the duration of a Huskie game
- Works well with children and fellow staff members at any event
- Creative, ambitious, energetic personality with the ability to motivate others
- Ideal candidate should be in good physical conditions, highly energetic, athletic and have some performance background
Expectations:
- Must be available to work evenings and weekends as Huskie events take place on Friday and Saturday evenings
- Attend additional Huskie, USask, and community events throughout the year
Compensation:
- This is an hourly position starting at $17.25/hour.
Submit resume and cover letter outlining your experience to
samantha.erhardt@usask.ca.
Position: Sports Information Assistant
Description:
The USask Huskies are seeking a current University of Saskatchewan student with a passion for sports to fill the role of Sports Information Assistant. The Sports Information Assistant will work closely with the Sports Information Coordinator to fulfill game day communications and social media duties.
Responsibilities:
- Maintains and coordinates social media forums (X, Facebook, Instagram & YouTube) to promote the USask Huskies brand, teams and student-athletes.
- Assist with the management of huskies.usask.ca
- Provide live, in-game social media coverage (X, Facebook, Instagram) on USask Huskie game days
- Assist with the marketing and promotion of the USask Huskies to media representatives (local, provincial, national), alumni, sponsors, provincial sport governing bodies, national sport governing bodies, USask Huskie fans and supporters through huskies.usask.ca, all USask Huskie publications, and social media (X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube)
- Assist with the media relations of 15 Huskie teams, including answering questions on student-athletes, Canada West and U SPORTS
- Assist in fulfilling sports information duties as per Canada West & U SPORTS regulations
- Assist in the management of the USask Huskies' statistics personnel and game day team
- Other duties as assigned
Skills, Traits, Qualifications:
- Second- or third-year University of Saskatchewan student studying business, marketing, management, journalism, or a related field with a desire to pursue a career in sports, business, or communications
- Excellent organizational, leadership, verbal and written communication skills
- A strong knowledge and passion for sport
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Detail oriented with an ability to multi-task and prioritize various responsibilities
- Able to stay on task within large crowds and/or high intensity environments
- Proficiency with contemporary computer applications
- An understanding of Microsoft Office and major social media platforms (X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube)
- Knowledge and/or experience with website maintenance, Adobe and Canva is considered an asset
- Knowledge of the USask Huskies, Canada West, and U SPORTS is considered an asset
Expectations:
- Uphold values, goals, expectations of the University of Saskatchewan and the USask Huskies
- Must be available to work weekends and evenings as Huskie games can take place Friday-Sunday
- Must be available to work late into the evening on Huskie game days
- Position starts late August 2025
Compensation:
- This is an hourly position starting at $17.25/hour. Hours dependent on USask Huskies competition schedule
- There is also the potential for additional office hours during the week
Submit resume and cover letter outlining your experience to
elliot.gabler@usask.ca.
Position: Statistics Personnel - Football
Description:
The USask Huskies are seeking a current University of Saskatchewan student with a passion for football to fill the role of statistics personnel - football. Please note that while this position will attend and work Huskie Football games, it is not directly associated with the Huskie Football team or it's staff.
Responsibilities:
- Inputting live, in-game statistics into PrestoStats LiveStats program for all Huskie Football home games
- Producing and delivering printed box scores to coaching staff during game breaks
- Uploading game stats to CanadaWest.org and USPORTS.ca
- Inputting and managing game day rosters
- Applying necessary corrections to game stats
Skills, Traits, Qualifications:
- Passion for sport
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency with contemporary computer applications
- Able to stay on task within large crowds and/or high intensity environments
- Able to solve problems in an efficient and effective manner
- Strong understanding of Canadian football and its rules
- Familiarity with Huskie Football, Canada West or U SPORTS is considered an asset
Expectations:
- Availability on the following dates:
- Wednesday, Aug. 20 (6pm-10pm)
- Friday, Sept. 5 (6pm-10pm)
- Friday, Sept. 19 (6pm-10pm)
- Saturday, Oct. 4 (6pm-10pm)
- Saturday, Oct. 25 (1pm-5pm)
- Saturday, Nov. 1 (TBD)*
- Saturday, Nov, 8 (TBD)*
- Saturday, Nov. 15 (TBD)*
- Please note the final three dates are playoff games and subject to change as well as team success
- Position starts August 20, 2025
Compensation:
- This is an hourly position starting at $15.75/hour.
Submit resume and cover letter outlining your experience to
elliot.gabler@usask.ca.
Position: Statistics Personnel - Soccer
Description:
The USask Huskies are seeking a current University of Saskatchewan student with a passion for soccer to fill the role of statistics personnel - soccer. Please note that while this position will attend and work Huskie Soccer games, it is not directly associated with the Huskie Soccer teams or their staff.
Responsibilities:
- Inputting live, in-game statistics (goals, assists, corner kicks, cards, shots, saves, fouls, substitutions, etc.) into PrestoStats LiveStats program for all Men’s & Women’s Huskie Soccer home games
- Uploading game stats to CanadaWest.org and USPORTS.ca
- Inputting and managing game day rosters
- Applying necessary corrections to game stats
- Operating score clock
- Recording game information into official Canada West scoresheet
Skills, Traits, Qualifications:
- Strong understanding of soccer and its rules
- Passion for sport
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency with contemporary computer applications
- Able to stay on task within large crowds and/or high intensity environments
- Able to solve problems in an efficient and effective manner
- Familiarity with Huskie Soccer, Canada West and U SPORTS is considered an asset
Expectations:
- Availability on weekends and evenings. Huskie soccer games are typically played at 7pm Friday, 12 or 2pm Saturday, and 12 or 2pm Sunday.
- Position starts August 29, 2025
Compensation:
- This is an hourly position starting at $15.75/hour.
Submit resume and cover letter outlining your experience to
elliot.gabler@usask.ca.
Position: Statistics Personnel - Women's Hockey
Description:
The USask Huskies are seeking a current University of Saskatchewan student with a passion for soccer to fill the role of statistics personnel - women's hockey. Please note that while this position will attend and work Huskie Women's Hockey games, it is not directly associated with the Huskie Women's Hockey team or its staff.
Responsibilities:
- Inputting live, in-game statistics (goals, assists, +/-, shots, saves, penalties, TOI, etc.) into PrestoStats LiveStats program for all Women’s Huskie Hockey home games
- Uploading game stats to CanadaWest.org and USPORTS.ca
- Inputting and managing game day rosters
- Applying necessary corrections to game stats
Skills, Traits, Qualifications:
- Strong understanding of hockey and its rules
- Passion for sport
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency with contemporary computer applications
- Able to stay on task within large crowds and/or high intensity environments
- Able to solve problems in an efficient and effective manner
- Familiarity with Huskie Women’s Hockey, Canada West and U SPORTS is considered an asset
Expectations:
- Availability on weekends and evenings. Huskie Women's Hockey games are typically played at 7pm Friday and 5pm Saturday.
- Position starts October 17, 2025
Compensation:
- This is an hourly position starting at $15.75/hour.
Submit resume and cover letter outlining your experience to
elliot.gabler@usask.ca.
