Athletics Photographer (Hiring Year Round)

Position Information

Position Title

Athletics Photographer (Hiring Year Round)

Position Summary

The Athletics department is hiring multiple positions with start dates throughout the year. Hours will be variable and dependent upon athletic game schedules. This posting will remain open until the end of April 1, 2027 and review of applicants will be ongoing.

The Athletics Photographer is responsible to capture game moments and action shots of the athletes and the environment at specified points during the season. The incumbent is also tasked with photographing the head shots for the athletes at the beginning of the season and during Athletic Recognition events.

Position Responsibilities Capturing the Photos

• Takes photos during athletic events of the athletes and environment (i.e., crowd, group photos) based on a specific shot list provided by the supervisor.
• Takes head shots of the athletes and coaches annually.
• Takes team pictures for each respective team annually.

Identification and Editing of Quality Photos

• Ensures the best photos are chosen from each event and fulfills the required photos from the shot list.
• Ensures the final product is edited to meet the standard of excellence that is expected.

Uploading photos to the RDP website and sending photos to media:

• Identifies which photos are uploaded to the RDP Athletics website.
• Ensures that athletic photos are sent to the media outlets to meet their deadlines.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in taking indoor and outdoor action photography with differing sports.
• The ability to edit, process and load photos onto web-based libraries (e.g. RDPAthletics.ca, Flicker).

Salary or Hourly?

Hourly

Salary

$22.18 per hour. The hourly wage includes event time and up to two additional hours per week for editing. Any additional editing hours must be pre-approved in writing by the Events and Community Engagement Coordinator.

Benefits and Compensation Information

In additional 15% of the hourly rate in lieu of vacation, statutory holidays and benefits.

About Red Deer Polytechnic

Focused on advancing the economic and social priorities of Alberta,

Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) provides more than 100 industry-relevant credit and non-credit programs to approximately 11,000 credit, non-credit and apprenticeship students. With modern teaching and learning spaces, and state-of-the-art research and innovation centres, RDP provides education and applied research opportunities in partnership with industry and communities.

Red Deer Polytechnic’s main campus is located on Treaty 7, Treaty 6 and Métis ancestral lands. This is where we will strive to honour and transform our relationships with one another.

Whatever brings you to Red Deer Polytechnic, we are glad you are here. And we look forward to having you as a valued member of our polytechnic community .

Posting Detail Information

Competition Number

2026-A-111

Employment Type

Casual

Number of Vacancies

Desired Start Date

09/01/2026

Position End Date (if term-certain)

04/30/2027

FTE

Hours of Work

Hours of work will vary, include evenings and weekends, and be dependent upon operational needs

Open Date

07/24/2026

Close Date

04/01/2027

Open Until Filled

No

Note to Applicant

Red Deer Polytechnic fosters an inclusive learning and working environment where everyone can bring their full selves and share their unique talents. We are committed to being responsive to the evolving needs and expectations of our diverse community.

At RDP, we are committed to a merit-based hiring process, and we believe in an inclusive workplace that is fair, equitable, supportive, welcoming and respectful. We recognize, value, and leverage differences in identities, abilities, background, cultures, skills, experiences, and perspectives. Our practices are guided by the principles of the Alberta Human Rights Act and support the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Calls to Action. If you believe you have the skills and equivalent experience and potential to contribute to this role, we encourage you to apply

Red Deer Polytechnic will provide job applicants with accommodations in accordance with the Alberta Human Rights Code. To request an accommodation, please contact [email protected].

Special Instructions to Applicants

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Resume

Optional Documents