Sports Information and Communications Coordinator
Lethbridge PolytechnicLethbridge, Alberta
Posted August 12, 2026
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About this job
Reporting to the Kodiaks Athletic Director, the Sports Information and Communications Coordinator is responsible for promoting the activities and achievements of the Lethbridge Polytechnic Kodiaks athletic programs with the goal of enhancing the overall reputation of Lethbridge Polytechnic. The coordinator is involved in all aspects of gathering and disseminating sports information, maintaining regular contact with Kodiaks teams, coaches and the athletic conferences (ACAC & CCAA) to provide information to the media, the campus community and the public.
The coordinator will develop the athletic department’s strategic marketing, communication and engagement plan, and will use strong photography and videography skills to execute that plan and to create engaging content for the Kodiaks official website and social media platforms. They will have strong writing skills along with project management skills to maximize their time to support all athletic teams and will use their marketing background to help develop promotional materials with the goal of raising the Kodiaks brand awareness and maximizing fan engagement. A solid understanding of AI and how it can be applied to Athletics promotion and implementation of all aspects of Post Secondary Athletics.
This role will lead in the creation and execution of the Kodiaks Marketing and Media plan in addition to developing content for the Kodiaks social media platforms and website, while also supporting game day events and championship hosting duties. This role is strategically positioned to elevate the Kodiaks student-athlete experience and will contribute greatly to developing a strong sense of pride and engagement in the Kodiaks brand across the entire campus community. The role will use data and analysis to recommend and create strategies that will strengthen the Kodiaks brand and support the values and priorities of the Polytechnic.
In the ever-changing social media space, the Sports Information and Communications coordinator will be required to use creative means to reach and engage intended audiences. This includes creative use of writing, photography and videography to engage student-athletes, fans and community. The use of research to develop best practices regarding content development will be beneficial to this role.
Organization will be key when delivering on a high volume of tasks, especially during the main Athletics season (August-May).
The coordinator will develop the athletic department’s strategic marketing, communication and engagement plan, and will use strong photography and videography skills to execute that plan and to create engaging content for the Kodiaks official website and social media platforms. They will have strong writing skills along with project management skills to maximize their time to support all athletic teams and will use their marketing background to help develop promotional materials with the goal of raising the Kodiaks brand awareness and maximizing fan engagement. A solid understanding of AI and how it can be applied to Athletics promotion and implementation of all aspects of Post Secondary Athletics.
This role will lead in the creation and execution of the Kodiaks Marketing and Media plan in addition to developing content for the Kodiaks social media platforms and website, while also supporting game day events and championship hosting duties. This role is strategically positioned to elevate the Kodiaks student-athlete experience and will contribute greatly to developing a strong sense of pride and engagement in the Kodiaks brand across the entire campus community. The role will use data and analysis to recommend and create strategies that will strengthen the Kodiaks brand and support the values and priorities of the Polytechnic.
In the ever-changing social media space, the Sports Information and Communications coordinator will be required to use creative means to reach and engage intended audiences. This includes creative use of writing, photography and videography to engage student-athletes, fans and community. The use of research to develop best practices regarding content development will be beneficial to this role.
Organization will be key when delivering on a high volume of tasks, especially during the main Athletics season (August-May).