Join The TBirds

The UBC Athletics Department offers a range of work opportunities for individuals interested in the world of sports and athletics. Positions such as coaches, trainers, and sports instructors provide opportunities to work directly with athletes and contribute to their development and success. Additionally, there are administrative roles available in areas like event management, marketing, communications, and facility operations. These positions offer a chance to support the overall functioning of the department and enhance the experience of athletes, staff, and spectators. Working in the UBC Athletics Department can be a fulfilling experience for those passionate about sports and making a positive impact in the athletic community.

Positions currently available will be posted below, or you can check for more information about employment at UBC at www.hr.ubc.ca/careers/staff-careers/
 

Current Positions Available:

FULL-TIME POSITIONS:
There are no full-time positions currently available.

PART-TIME POSITIONS:
Varsity Events Announcer
Do you have a strong voice and a passion for live sports? UBC Thunderbirds Athletics is looking for energetic In-Venue Public Address Announcers to join our team for the 2025-26 basketball season and beyond. Announcers deliver scripted content such as starting lineups, sponsor messages, in-game promotions, and key event protocols all live in front of fans at War Memorial Gym and other UBC venues.

While basketball will be a primary focus, announcers may also have opportunities to support other varsity sports throughout the season, including volleyball, hockey, football, and more.

🎤 A solid understanding of basketball is a strong asset.
📣 Bring the energy. Be the voice. Join the Thunderbirds game day team!

Apply by emailing your resume to guest.services@ubc.ca ASAP. Anticipated start date is early October.


Varsity Basketball Scorekeeping Team Lead
We're looking for a detail-oriented and experienced leader to oversee scorekeeping operations for UBC Varsity basketball games. This role manages all technical aspects of the scorer’s table including scoreboard, shot clock, game clock, message board, game sheets, and video capture, all while ensuring procedures align with U SPORTS and Canada West regulations. The Team Lead will also support other varsity sports and plays a key role in coordinating gameday logistics, managing staff, and maintaining a high level of professionalism and accuracy during events.

Interested in applying? Please send your resume to guest.services@ubc.ca.



STUDENT POSITIONS:
If job postings are open, applications can be submitted through the UBC CareersOnline site. The postings can be found by searching "UBC - Athletics and Recreation."

Eligibility: These positions are only open to UBC Students enrolled in full-time study (12 credits per term). Note: These postings are for employment from September to April.