Recreation and Leisure Job Board | Recreation and Leisure Studies

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
The City of Guelph	Recreation Coordinator, Youth Services	February 9, 2025	paid
City of Hamilton	Tourism Product Development Specialist - Sport Tourism	February 12, 2025	paid
Hospice Toronto	Young Carers Program Coordinator	February 14, 2025	paid
Kinark Child and Family Services	Outdoor Program Facilitator	February 15, 2025	paid
Town of Tillsonburg	Recreation Program Coordinator	February 16, 2025	paid
Town of Ajax	2025 Camp Specialist - Wilderness Skills Specialist for Summer Camps	February 27, 2025	paid
Vancouver Coastal Health	Recreation Therapist - Bachelor's Degree	August 26, 2025	paid
Vancouver Coastal Health	Recreation Therapist - Bachelor's Degree	September 12, 2025	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