Gymnasium Assistant(s) at Vancouver Island University

Gymnasium Assistant(s)

Employment Group

CUPE

Position Number

01014

Division

Student Affairs

Department

Gymnasium/Student Activities

Campus

Nanaimo campus *Successful candidates must be able to attend in person on campus as required.

Location

Nanaimo, British Columbia

Country

Canada

Appointment Type

regular part-time

Workload

0-35 hours per week, hours to be submitted on timesheet. Primarily weekends and evenings as scheduled.

Pay Level

CUPE 2: $24.50 per hour

Appointment Start Date

01-Sep-2026

Applicant Documents

CV/Resume, Cover Letter, Name and contact information of recent supervisors willing to provide a reference

Posted Date

09-Jul-2026

Closing Date

22-Jul-2026

Job Reference

Duties

Reporting to the Manager of Athletics and Recreation, the Gymnasium Assistant provides customer service and support for programs and events in the VIU Gymnasium.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide a welcoming, positive customer service experience for VIU students, staff and the public;
• Support facility/event set up, take down and user group transitions;
• Provide information on 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.

Note

• Short-listed candidates must provide original transcripts, or applicable original certifications at time of interview.
• All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
• Vancouver Island University (VIU) is collectively committed to building and sustaining a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment for faculty, staff, and students. In our journey towards greater diversity, we invite applications from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of all gender identities and sexual orientations who bring value to the VIU community through their lived experiences. We encourage members of all equity-seeking groups to self-identify within their application cover letter. When a candidate voluntarily discloses this information in their cover letter, the information will be used only for the fulfillment of the career opportunity. Disclosure and/or self-identification with an equity-seeking group will not lead to advantageous treatment of a candidate who is not qualified.