Join the 2018-2019 MoveUTSC team! MoveU is a tri-campus initiative at the University of Toronto with teams on the St. George, Scarborough and Mississauga campuses. At MoveU, our goal is to encourage physical activity and promote a healthy active lifestyle while allowing students to explore their environment and interact with their peers.
MoveU Crew members are UTSC student volunteers who are passionate about physical activity and living a healthy active lifestyle, looking to engage and inspire others. The role of the MoveU Crew Member is to support the MoveU campaign, educate students on the benefits related to physical activity, assist in the planning, promotion, and execution of MoveU events, and encourage the UTSC community to try new sports and activities through creative events and programming. This position is located at the University of Toronto Scarborough campus for students looking to get involved with MoveU, build leadership and event planning skills, and leave a legacy at UTSC.
MoveU Crew Members are required to do the following:
- Complete compulsory 2-3 day training (scheduled between June-August 2018, dates TBD)
- Attend/participate and plan at least 5 MoveU workshops/seminars/special events throughout the school year
- Attend weekly meetings with the MoveU team and coordinator
- Communicate promptly through e-mail/social media on a regular basis
- Assist with promotion of the MoveU Campaign and it’s events through social media and reaching out to their own network
- Encourage students to participate in programming put on by the Department of Athletics & Recreation, as well as other enjoyable physical activity and sports
In return, MoveU agrees to do the following:
- Provide student volunteers with leadership opportunities
- Train them on the benefits of physical activity, basic nutrition information, how to plan events, and provide them with mentorship when possible
- Support students in identifying themselves as a MoveU Crew Member on their resume. Reference letters can be provided as needed.
- Provide all crew members with MoveU Swag
- CCR accreditation
Qualifications:
•Event planning skills
•Basic knowledge of benefits of physical activity and wellness
•Good communication skills, public speaking and interpersonal skills
•Creative thinking, strategic planning, time management and ability to problem solve
•Leadership & professionalism
•Some knowledge of Athletics & Recreation Department and programs
Education: Must be enrolled as an undergraduate student at the University of Toronto Scarborough
We ask that all interested applicants please fill out a Google Form application and submit their resume via e-mail to gabriela.estrada@utoronto.ca, with the subject as: MoveU Volunteer Application, 2018.
We thank all applicants in advance. Please note that only successful applicants will be contacted for interviews. Interviews will be held between the last week of April 2018 and the first week of May 2018. In person and video chat options are available. If there are any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to e-mail gabriela.estrada@utoronto.ca. Applications are due on Friday, April 20th by 11:59pm.
