Recreation and Leisure Job Board

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 Sara Houston to have your opportunity shared on this board.

This board is updated weekly.

Other great spots to find recreation /leisure/sports related jobs: 

Organization Title Deadline Paid/Unpaid
KidsAbility

Event & Community Engagement Coordinator

April 2, 2025 paid
City of Brampton

Sport Tourism Coordinator

April 3, 2025 paid
Rugby Ontario Intern, Competitions & Events April 6, 2025 paid
Rugby Ontario Intern, High Performance April 6, 2025 paid
Rugby Ontario Intern, Rugby Development April 6, 2025 paid
McMaster University Athletics Program Administrator December 3, 2025 paid
King Township  AquaFit Instructor  December 19, 2025 paid 
Waterloo Minor Soccer Club Matchday Coordinator open until filled paid
Vancouver Coastal Health 

Recreation Assistant

open until filled paid
Vancouver Coastal Health 

Recreation Therapy Assistant

open until filled paid
Vancouver Coastal Health 

Recreation Therapist

open until filled paid
Vancouver Coastal Health  Recreation Therapist - Bachelor's Degree open until filled paid
Vancouver Coastal Health  Recreation Therapist - Senior S1A - Transitional Long Term Care open until filled paid

Athlete Institute

Lead Coach & Convenor, Athlete Institute Youth Basketball League

open until filled paid
RDJ Bakeries Wellness Program Student (REC 312 opportunity) open until filled paid

Sunnybrae Golf Club

Golf Operations Manager

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