Gymnasium Assistant(S)

**Gymnasium Assistant(s) (1 of 2)**:
Reporting to the Manager of Athletics and Recreation, the Gymnasium Assistant provides customer service and support for programs and events in the VIU Gymnasium.
- Employment Group
- CUPE
- Position Number
- 01014
- Division
- Student Affairs
- Department
- Gymnasium/Student Activities
- Campus
- Location
- Nanaimo, British Columbia
- Country
- Canada
- Appointment Type
- temporary part-time
- Workload
- 0-35 hours per week. Shifts include evenings and weekends.
- Pay Level
- CUPE 2: $24.50 per hour
- Appointment Start Date
- 09-Sep-2025
- Appointment End Date
- 28-Aug-2026
- Additional Information
- Multiple positions available. Appointment may end early or be extended. Subject to CUPE Joint Job Evaluation. Pay level may increase.
- Applicant Documents
- CV/Resume, Cover Letter, Name and contact information of recent supervisors willing to provide a reference
- Posted Date
- 14-Aug-2025
- Closing Date
- 27-Aug-2025
- Job Reference
- 2777

**Duties**:

- Provide welcoming, positive customer service for facility users (e.g., VIU students, employees, and the public);
- Support facility/events through setup, take down, and user group transitions;
- Provide information about the VIU gymnasium, programs, services, and memberships;
- Open or close the facility;
- General organization and daily cleaning of fitness equipment.

**Required Qualifications**:
Grade 12 plus a minimum of 6 college credits and 6 months of recent related experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Demonstrated knowledge of sports and fitness equipment.
- Ability to interact effectively with students, staff and community members.
- Physical ability to complete cleaning tasks and to move equipment such as bleachers.
- VIU is pleased to offer eligible employees a comprehensive benefit plan; ample paid holiday time; professional development opportunities and a desirable pension plan. As part of the VIU campus community, our employees work with supportive colleagues within an encouraging environment and are provided with the tools and training that promote learning and development. The perks of VIU employment are multiple, and include well-being initiatives and services, strategic discounts, and flexible work opportunities._

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