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 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: 

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

Person-centred & Emotion-focused Care Lead

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