Paid and volunteer job opportunities for Recreation and Leisure current students and alumni
If you are an organization looking for assistance from one of our current students or alumni, please contact Emily Watson to have your opportunity shared on this board.
This board is updated weekly.
Other great spots to find recreation /leisure/sports related jobs:
- The Gist's Job Board
- Sport Information Resource Centre Jobs and Careers in Sport
- UWaterloo Sports Business Association Opportunity Tracker (Google Sheet)
| Organization | Title | Deadline | Paid/Unpaid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Orangeville | Co-ordinator, Facilities Operations | December 18, 2024 | paid |
| City of Brampton | Recreation Supervisor, Program Development & Training | December 19, 2024 | paid |
| Township of King | Fitness Attendant | December 20, 2024 | paid |
| Township of King | Fitness Instructor | December 20, 2024 | paid |
| Township of King | Fitness Specialist | December 20, 2024 | paid |
| Township of King | Inclusion Facilitator | December 20, 2024 | paid |
| City of Burlington | Operator, RCC Facilities (2 Vacancies) | December 31, 2024 | paid |
| Town of Aurora | Inclusion Camp Counsellor | January 3, 2025 | paid |
| Town of Aurora | Behavioural Management Specialist | January 3, 2025 | paid |
| Town of Aurora | Camps Counsellor | January 3, 2025 | paid |
| City of Vaughan | Marketing Assistant | January 6, 2025 | paid |
| Town of Milton | Supervisor, Recreation Programs (12 month contract) | January 7, 2025 | paid |
| Municipality of Clarington | Coordinator, Events | January 8, 2025 | paid |
| City of Burlington | Supervisor, Aquatics | January 15, 2025 | paid |
| SHAD Canada | Program Assistants, Recreation Directors for ShadOnCampus 2025 | January 31, 2025 | paid |
| SHAD Canada | ShadAnywhere 2025 - Coordinators and Facilitators | January 31, 2025 | paid |
| Kinark Child and Family Services | Outdoor Program Facilitator | February 15, 2025 | paid |
| Vancouver Coastal Health | Recreation Therapist - Bachelor's Degree | August 26, 2025 | paid |
| Vancouver Coastal Health | September 12, 2025 | paid | |
| RDJ Bakeries | Wellness Program Student (REC 312 opportunity) | open until filled | paid |
| Town of Caledon | Supervisor, Parks | open until filled | paid |
| Vancouver Coastal Health | Recreation Therapist | open until filled | paid |
| Vancouver Coastal Health | Recreation Therapist | open until filled | paid |
| Arnold Hearing Centres | Community Outreach Coordinator (REC 312 Practicum) | open until filled | unpaid |
| University of Waterloo Teaching and Learning Conference | Communications and Outreach Assistant (REC 312 Practicum) | open until filled | unpaid |
| Town of Aurora | Sports Recreation Instructor - Rock Wall | open until filled | paid |
| Grand River Hospital | Recreation Therapist | open until filled | paid |
| City of Sarnia | Arborist | open until filled | paid |
| City of Sarnia | Sports Field Technician | open until filled | paid |
| Town of Arnprior | Aquatics Instructor | open until filled | paid |
| Town of Huntsville | Deck Supervisor/Aquatics Lifeguard | open until filled | paid |
| City of St Catharines | Community Permitting Coordinator | open until filled | paid |
| Parks and Recreation Ontario | Training Logistics Specialist | open until filled | paid |
| Parks and Recreation Ontario | Administrative Coordinator | open until filled | paid |
| City of Kingston | Manager, Recreation Facilities | open until filled | paid |
| Vancouver Coastal Health | Recreation Assistant | open until filled | paid |
| Vancouver Coastal Health | Recreation Therapist - Bachelor's Degree | open until filled | paid |
| Vancouver Coastal Health | Recreation Therapist - Senior | open until filled | paid |
| Vancouver Coastal Health | Recreation Therapist | open until filled | paid |
| Vancouver Coastal Health | Recreation Assistant | open until filled | paid |
| Vancouver Coastal Health | Recreation Therapist - Mental Health and Substance Use | open until filled | paid |
| Vancouver Coastal Health | Recreation Assistant - Mental Health Long Term Care | open until filled | paid |
| Carleton University | Assistant Manager, Aquatic and Certification Programs | open until filled | paid |
| Parks and Recreation Ontario | Technical Host (Contract) | open until filled | paid |
| Town of Ajax | Lifeguard/Swim Instructor - Part-Time | open until filled | paid |
| Parkbridge RV Resort | Recreation Coordinator (*REC 312 is an option for this role; contact panderson@parkbridge.com for details) | open until filled | paid |
| CNIB Lake Joe | Multiple Positions - Area Head, Senior Counsellor, etc | open until filled | paid |
| Town of Aurora | Multiple Part Time Positions (Program Leader, Skate Patrol) | open until filled | paid |
| Conservation Halton - Glen Eden | Multiple Weekday Positions | open until filled | paid |
| YMCA of Simcoe Muskoka | Lifeguard/Swim Instructor | open until filled | paid |
| Toronto and Region Conservation Authority | Multiple positions available - lifeguards, camps, etc. | open until filled | paid |
| East Park | Various positions | open until filled | paid |
| UWaterloo Athletics and Recreation | Facility Associate (CIF & PAC) | open until filled | paid |
| Vancouver Coastal Health | Recreation Therapist - Senior | open until filled | paid |
| Dovercourt Recreation Association | Various positions | open until filled | paid |
| University Health Network | Clinical recreation opportunities at UHN | open until filled | volunteer |
| Cambridge Rivulettes Jr. Hockey Team | Special Events and Marketing Coordinator | open until filled | volunteer |
| Forest Heights LTC Home | Assisting and facilitating programs and special events. Please reach out to emma.ducharme@exeassist.ca | open until filled | volunteer |
| GradCity | On-Site Team Member | open until filled | volunteer |
| SponsorUnited | Sponsorship Intern | open until filled | volunteer |
| Ultimate Canada | Canadian High School Ultimate Championships (CHSUC) Volunteer – May 6-7, 2023, Ajax Community Centre (email Leanne Leduc at leanne@canadianultimate.com) | open until filled | volunteer |
| The Village of Winston Park | Volunteer with Seniors (playing boardgames/card games, playing musical instruments, giving presentations, library help, walking program, etc. Contact Sarah if you have questions: Winston.volunteers@schlegelvillages.com ) | open until filled | volunteer |
| Community Support Connections | Escorted Grocery Shopper and Driver positions - access to personal vehicle required | open until filled | volunteer |
| Together in Movement and Exercise (TIME) Program | Volunteer Support | open until filled | volunteer |
| ARCHELON | Volunteer/Internship Opportunities | open until filled | volunteer |
Academic positions
Sample career opportunities
Career opportunities working in Therapeutic Recreation
- Coordinator, Recreation (Children & Youth, Inclusion), Town of Milton
- Recreation Therapist, peopleCare A.R. Goudie Long Term Care
- Junior Research Assistant, Therapeutic Recreation Ontario (TRO)
- Recreation Programmer, Day Program Supervisor, Caregiver Education Counsellor, Community and Home Assistance to Seniors (CHATS)
- Recreation Therapist, Homewood Health
- Recreation Therapist, Recreational Respite
- Recreation Programs Coordinator, Town of Tillsonburg
Recreation Therapist Assistant, Margaret Bahen Hospice - Vocational Instructor – Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences
- Child Life Specialist – Hospital for Sick Children
- Therapy Assistant – Mackenzie Innovation Institute
- Recreation Therapist – West Park Healthcare Centre
- Counsellor – Alzheimer Society of Peel
- Outreach Worker – St. Matthew’s House
- Communications Officer – Carey Outreach Ministries
Career opportunities working in Recreation and Sport Business
- Principal Planner, Monteith Brown Planning Consultants
- Director of Recreation and Culture Services, City of Barrie
- Director of Sport, City of Kitchener
- Events Coordinator - Full Time, Baycrest
- Programmer, Aquatics, City of Brampton
- Coordinator - Marketing, Advertising & Sponsorship, Township of King
- Recreation Supervisor, Business Systems and Budgeting, City of Markham
- Supervisor, Recreation Operations, City of Sarnia
- Analyst, Business Services, City of Vaughan
- Coordinator, Recreation Business Planning, City of Brampton
- Supervisor, Parks and Facilities, Township of North Dumfries
- Sport Development Coordinator, City of Burlington
- Partnership and Sales Associate, City of Richmond Hill
- Chief Executive Officer, Parks and Recreation Ontario
- Sports Director, Camp New Moon
- President of Hockey Operations & General Manager – Edmonton Oil Kings
- Communications Manager – Pretty River Sports & Entertainment
- Coordinator, Game Operations – Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment
- Defensive, Special Teams Quality Control Coach – Hamilton Tiger-Cats Football Club
- Recreation Facilitator – Revera
- Club Support Coordinator – Kin Canada
- Membership Director – YMCA
- Client and Business Services Supervisor - Town of Georgina
- Partnership Development Manager - KidSport Calgary & Area
Career opportunities working in Recreation and Leisure Studies
- Recreation Coordinator - Children (Contract), Town of Hilton Falls
- Member Engagement Specialist, Parks and Recreation Ontario
- Digital Content Creator & Strategist, Parks and Recreation Ontario
- Coordinator, Youth and Community Development, Town of Aurora
- Lead Hand, Conservation Parks , Toronto Region Conservation Authority
- Community Programs Coordinator, The Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth
- Coordinator, Heritage & Cultural Programs & Volunteer Engagement, Township of King
- Program Coordinator, Adult Day Program, CHATS Community and Home Assistance to Seniors
- Education Program Facilitator, The Guelph Humane Society
- Program Assistant, Events and Experiences, Conservation Parks, Credit Valley Conservation
- Events and Sponsorship Coordinator, Habitat for Humanity, Greater Toronto Area
- Communications and Events Specialist, Parks and Recreation Ontario (PRO)
- Events Coordinator - Full Time, Baycrest
- Recreation Programmer - Inclusion, City of Mississauga
- Director of Community Services and Strategic Partnerships, City of Quinte West
- Research Associate, Imagine Canada
- Recreation Programme Facilitator, KW AccessAbility
- Director - Recreation, Culture and Community Development, Town of Ajax
- Manager of Community Development, Township of Centre Wellington
- Community Recreation Programmer, Township of Manitouwadge
- Temporary Tourism Programmer, Municipality of Clarington
- Youth Worker – Pioneer Youth Services
- Recreation Coordinator – Town of Halton Hills
- Coordinator, Recreation and Student Life – Wilfrid Laurier University
- Facility Program Supervisor – City of London
- Teacher – Waterloo Catholic District School Board
- Manager Registration and Travel – Tim Horton Children’s Foundation
- Recreation Director – Mid-Sun Community Centre