Company Overview
As a rapidly growing school division in Alberta, Rocky View Schools (RVS) supports the educational needs of more than 29,000 students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 in 53 schools to ensure they learn, belong and succeed.
RVS is situated on the traditional territories of the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta including the Siksikaitsitapi (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, Amskapi Pikuni), the Tsuut’ina, the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations (Bearspaw, Chiniki, Goodstoney), and the Rocky View Métis District.
Our team is committed to creating positive, safe and inclusive environments for students to learn and for staff to work together. RVS encourages applications from individuals who can help shape and embody our core values of Leadership, People, Community and Innovation, and support our vision that RVS is a world-class learning organization where all students achieve their absolute best.
The Opportunity
RVS invites applications for a continuing, part-time (25 hrs/wk) Sports Coordinator position commencing September 2, 2026 in the Education Services department. This position will be located at the Education Centre in Airdrie, AB. This is a 10-month position based on the school calendar.
The Sports Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and ensuring the successful execution of the sports seasons and events within Rocky View Schools (RVS). The Sports Coordinator organizes all events related to the full schedule of Rocky View Sports Association (RVSA) sanctioned middle and high school athletics programs, as well as RVS events for the Office of the Superintendent.
Responsibilities Include
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Creates and maintains an annual calendar of RVSA events that includes high and middle school regular season and divisional play-off games, tournaments, bonspiels, meets, banquets, pre/post-season coaches meetings, middle and high school Sports Parameters meetings, links to the Learning golf tournament, and other events as determined by the Office of the Superintendent
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Manages Rocky View Sports Association website including scores
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Attends South Central Zone and Alberta Schools Athletics Association meetings and events
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Advises RVSA executive on new initiatives and coordinates RVSA Executive Meetings
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Rents sports equipment and event software, if required
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Chairs and organizes pre/post-season coaches meetings and event committee meetings including room bookings, refreshments, recording meeting minutes and posting minutes of meetings
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Chairs and organizes middle school and high school end of year parameters meetings including room bookings, refreshments, recording meeting minutes and posting minutes of meetings
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Manages RVSSA Sharepoint sites
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Sends memos and manages communication with RVS administrators, commissioners, athletic directors and coaches
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Coordinates communication with administrators regarding postponement or cancellation of games/tournaments due to weather, road conditions and/or air quality conditions.
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Reviews, manages and calculates all Plug-in fees
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Registers RVS representatives for Zone and Provincial competitions
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Monitors RVSA emails, sports-specific software, and budget manager
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Oversees the certification of all RVSA coaches
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Monitors release time for teacher coaches, bussing to divisional athletic events
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Manages divisional awards program for the RVS leagues
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Management of awards and banners including ordering/purchases divisional awards and banners for the RVS leagues and coordinates MVP and All-Star awards program
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Approves coaching development clinics and online training
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Reviews and approves host school sites
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Engages services of sports officials and sports therapists
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Manages host reimbursement program
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Ensures Zone and provincial fees are paid for RVS
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Enforces policies of the Rocky View Sports Association by keeping sports handbooks current Issues warnings and suspensions, resolving issues, and ensuring Codes of Conducts for Players, Coaches, and Parents are relevant
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Builds and maintains relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders including coaches, administrators, and Zone and provincial sports representatives
Education/Experience
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Minimum Bachelor Degree in Education or Kinesiology
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1-3 years’ previous experience in the organization and operation of athletics programs and events preferably at the middle and/or high school level
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Previous supervisory experience is considered an asset
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Previous experience as a physical education teacher, athletic director and/or school administrator is considered an asset
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An equivalent combination of Education and Experience would be considered an asset
Knowledge and Skills
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Proven ability to establish collaborative working relationships with internal and external clients
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Advanced organizational and prioritization skills
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Demonstrated ability to apply excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
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Strong critical thinking and attention to detail
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Ability to take initiative and work with minimal supervision within defined responsibilities
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Ability to provide leadership and direction to teachers, community coaches and event staff
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Proven organizational ability in scheduling leagues and tournaments
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Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and web-based applications
Rocky View Schools Benefits
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3 Weeks' Vacation pro-rated based on start date
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Hybrid (one day a week, working remotely) with Supervisor Approval
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Flex Benefits Plan (Extended health, Dental Benefits, Wellness/Health Care Spending Account(s), Tax Free Savings Account and Registered Retirement Savings Plan). Pro-rated based on part-time hours.
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This position does not qualify for Defined Pension Plan
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Professional development and training opportunities
Pre-employment Requirements
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In order to be selected as a candidate for an interview, candidates must submit proof of qualifications/education as required by the position.
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Must be available to work during peak periods within the year
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The successful candidate must submit a current Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check within 30 days of the start of your employment
How to Apply
We request all applications be placed through. Applications must include your cover letter, resume and contact information of three professional references.
Please submit your application quoting job code # 4050102 on or before, August 7 2026, at 4:30pm MST. Interviews will be conducted in the middle part of the week of August 17, 2026.
Rocky View Schools
Human Resources
We appreciate and consider all applications; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be contacted via email or by phone for an interview. Please ensure your online profile information is up to date so there is no delay in contacting you.
