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VIU Athletics and Recreation endeavours to provide students with meaningful work opportunities while studying at VIU. During this difficult time, we do not have any positions available for students. Check back frequently to see updates to the status of facility services and programming. Should opportunities arise you will see links active and positions posted onthe Student Employment Portal.
Description
The mission of the Student-Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC) is to enhance the total student-athlete experience by promoting opportunity, protecting student-athlete welfare, and fostering a positive student-athlete image. The focus of the group is leadership and production.
Position Requirements
The purpose of the Student-Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC) is:
- To promote communication between athletics administration and student-athletes
- To generate a student-athlete voice within VIU
- To provide equal and representative input of VIU student-athletes
- To provide feedback and insight into athletics department issues
- To build a sense of community within the athletic program involving all athletic teams
- To create relationships between student-athletes and the community by organizing community service efforts and raising funds for various causes
- To promote a positive student-athlete image on campus
- To disseminate information
Sign-up Directions
The Student-Athlete Advisory Council is comprised of student-athletes from VIU varsity teams who are third, fourth, or fifth-year students. Members are selected each fall by the head coaches or by the Athletic Department administration.