Athletics Part-Time Employee Profile
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Name:
Danielle Nyman
Position: Fields Attendant
What are you responsible for in your position?
As a fields attendant, I am responsible for the maintenance and management of all outdoor U of G sports fields and playing surfaces for use by varsity, intramural, and community teams.
Why do you love working for the UofG, Department of Athletics?
I love working here because it has allowed me to meet and build friendships with so many new people.
What was your proudest moment in this job?
My proudest moment was representing Gryphon Athletics on both provincial and national scales by helping to host events such as the OUA Men's Rugby Championship, the USports Mitchell Bowl, and the Men's USports Soccer Championship.
I’m proud to work for the best University in Canada because…..
Everyday I get to interact with a phenomenal community of people and share with them my passion for athletics, this amazing school, and the city.
What have you learned from this job?
I have learned that the best experiences and understanding comes from when things don't always go as planned.
If you could give advice to students looking for a campus job what would it be?
My advice to students looking for a campus position is be open for anything, even if its an area your unfamiliar with. What started out as an info desk job in my first year has spiraled into me working across multiple different athletics facilities with many amazing people who have taught me a lot of skills that can't be learned in a classroom.
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