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.
| Organization | Title | Deadline | Paid/Unpaid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Township of King | Parks Operator I | November 27, 2023 | paid |
| City of Greater Sudbury | Manager of Recreation Services | November 28, 2023 | paid |
| Ontario Soccer | Competitions and Events Intern | November 29, 2023 | Internship |
| Ontario Soccer | Match Officials Development Intern | November 29, 2023 | Internship |
| Ontario Soccer | OPDL and Club Development Intern | November 29, 2023 | Internship |
| Ontario Soccer | Player and Coach Development Intern | November 29, 2023 | Internship |
| Ontario Soccer | Finance Intern | November 29, 2023 | Internship |
| Ontario Soccer | Member Services Intern | November 29, 2023 | Internship |
| Ontario Soccer | OPDL and Provincial Xcel Intern | November 29, 2023 | Internship |
| Ontario Soccer | Social Media and Communications Intern | November 29, 2023 | Internship |
| Queens University | Coordinator, Instructional and Club Programs | December 3, 2023 | paid |
| City of Welland | Facility Operations Supervisor | December 4, 2023 | paid |
| City of Markham | Recreation Camp Director Opportunities – Summer Camp 2024 (3 positions) | December 6, 2023 | paid |
| East Gwillimbury | Manager Municipal Facilities | December 8, 2023 | paid |
| Town of Innisfil | Youth Project Coordinator | December 13, 2023 | paid |
| City of Welland | Director of Community Services | December 15, 2023 | paid |
| Norfolk County | Project Lead, Strategic Recreation Initiatives | December 18, 2023 | paid |
| Town of Ajax | Camp Counsellors and Playground Leaders | December 31, 2023 | paid |
| Town of Ajax | Camp Specialist – Canoe & Water Safety Specialist for Summer Camps | December 31, 2023 | paid |
| Town of Ajax | Camp Specialist - Art Specialist for Summer Camps | December 31, 2023 | paid |
| Town of Ajax | Camp Specialist - Wildnerness Skills Specialist for Summer Camps | December 31, 2023 | paid |
| Toronto, Ontario | Recreation Therapist | open until filled | paid |
| Region of Waterloo | open until filled | paid | |
| Between The Lines Sports Campus | Recreation Coordinator and Facility Supervisor | open until filled | paid |
| Family member (private) |
Caregiving / Recreation Assistant for charming 71 year old woman with frontotemporal dementia. (past interests included art, psychology, literature and French, so a working background in any of these areas is an asset, as is a sense of humour.) The ideal candidate would find creative ways to engage this dynamic individual. No personal care tasks are required. Some light housekeeping and basic meal prep would be required. 38 hours a week, although this job can be split between two people. $25 / hr; contact edka@golden.net and put Caregiving Position in the subject line. |
open until filled | paid |
| Wasserman | Internship | open until filled | paid |
| UWaterloo Athletics & Recreation | Communications and Game Day Coordinator - see Careers at Waterloo postings | 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 |
| Burlington Lions Optimist Minor Hockey Association | Administrative Coordinator (Rotating: Week #1: M/W/F 9-5; T/TH 12-8; Week #1: T/Th 12-8; W/F 9-5; Sat 9-3; no Saturdays mid-May to September 2) Salary $40,000-$42,000; Forward resume to rickdawson@hotmail.com | open until filled | paid |
| Municipality of Sioux Lookout | Sport Coordinator / Camp Counsellor (2) ($24/hour; contact Nadine at nquehl@uwaterloo for full job description) | open until filled | paid |
| Trails Youth Initiatives | Facilitator - Youth Outdoor Program | open until filled | paid |
| CNIB Lake Joe | Multiple Positions - Area Head, Senior Counsellor, etc | open until filled | paid |
| VON Canada | Recreation Therapist | open until filled | paid |
| Royal City Soccer Club | Office / Recruitment Coordinator | 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 |
| Family member (private) |
Recreation assistant for Young Woman with Special Needs; 30+ hour/week, M-F, 10-4; $23/hour (can be "arrange own Job" co-op); starts May 1st and training begins in April. First aid/CPR, drivers' licence, Covid-19 vaccination, vulnerable sector police check required. Please send resume and note availability in cover letter to whiteside5pat@gmail.com |
open until filled | paid |
| Top Shot Hockey Inc. | Event Staff | open until filled | paid |
| YMCA of Simcoe Muskoka | Lifeguard/Swim Instructor | open until filled | paid |
| Baycrest (Terraces Memory Residence) | Recreationist, Part-time | open until filled | paid |
| Toronto and Region Conservation Authority | Mulitple positions available - lifeguards, camps, etc. | open until filled | paid |
| East Park | Various positions | open until filled | paid |
| CHATS Community and Home Assistance to Seniors | Team Lead ADP@Home Spoke (Aurora) | open until filled | paid |
| CHATS Community and Home Assistance to Seniors | Activity Worker ADP@Home Spoke | open until filled | paid |
| UWaterloo Athletics and Recreation | Facility Associate (CIF & PAC) | open until filled | paid |
| Dovercourt Recreation Association | Various positions | open until filled | paid |
| The Bentway Conservatory | Supervisor, Venue & Parks | open until filled | paid |
| City of Waterloo | Sports and Recreation Grant Committee Member; Outdoor Rink Volunteer at Haida Park; Outdoor Rink Convenor at Vermont Park and Cornerbrook Park | 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 |
| Alzheimer Society Waterloo Wellington | Spark a Memory Volunteer | open until filled | volunteer |
| GradCity | On-Site Team Member | open until filled | volunteer |
| Peterborough Petes Hockey Club | Intern, Game Operations and Major Events | open until filled | volunteer |
| Peterborough Petes Hockey Club | Intern, Corporate Partnerships & Ticket Operations | open until filled | volunteer |
| Peterborough Petes Hockey Club | Intern, Communication & Digital Marketing | open until filled | volunteer |
| Peterborough Petes Hockey Club | Intern, Archives & Alumni Relations | 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 |
| Carousel Dance Centre | Dance, Theatre and Arts Program Volunteer | 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