Tlu-piich Games Volunteer Coordinator

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council is seeking an enthusiastic and energetic person of aboriginal descent to serve as the 2025 Tlu-piich Games Volunteer Coordinator. This position involves overseeing the recruiting, training, and scheduling a team of volunteers for the 2025 Games event.  If you are personable, confident, assertive, and have some coordination experience or have volunteered for a sports event before, please apply! 

Eligibility: Any person of Indigenous descent who is a full-time student, returning to full-time studies (high school or post-secondary) in the fall/winter of 2025/26.

Volunteer Coordinator Key Responsibilities and duties:

• Develop and implement a Volunteer Plan prior to the Tlu-piich Games.
• Actively promote volunteer recruitment for the Tlu-piich Games at various events and through social media.
• Maintain an update database of volunteers.
• Coordinate and supervise the team of volunteers during the set-up, games activity, and takedown after games.
• Prepare a written report with recommendations to the Tlu-piich Games Coordinator.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• High school diploma or BC Adult Education Diploma with related work or volunteer experience.
• Understanding and knowledge of the Tlu-piich Games would be an asset.
• Must be computer literate and able to communicate effectively, verbally, and with texting.  
• Must be highly motivated, flexible, patient, and personable.
• Must be able and willing to lead and work in a team setting.
• Experience in the field of sports and recreation would be considered an asset.
• Must be punctual, willing to work shift, weekends and long hours.
• Must be physical fit as the job will require heavy lifting.
• Possession of a class 5 driver’s license and reliable transportation.