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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credit Valley Hospital City of Mississauga | Recreation Therapist | April 24, 2024 | paid |
| Town of Orangeville | Parks Seasonal - Maintenance | April 25, 2024 | paid |
| Town of Ajax | Zumba Instructor - Part Time | April 25, 2024 | paid |
| Town of Ajax | Group Fitness Instructor, Aqua Fitness - Part Time | April 25, 2024 | paid |
| City of Toronto | Aquatics Program Assistant (18-Month Temporary) | April 26, 2024 | paid |
| City of Waterloo | April 26, 2024 | paid | |
| City of Cambridge | Recreation Attendant (part-time) | April 26, 2024 | paid |
| Township of King | Lead Hand - Camps & General Interest Services | April 26, 2024 | paid |
| Town of Shelburne | Recreation Programs Development & Special Events Coordinator | April 26, 2024 | paid |
| Town of Ajax | Camp Specialist - Canoe & Water Safety Specialist for Summer Camps | April 26, 2024 | paid |
| City of Markham | Customer Service Supervisor - Recreation (1 RFT and 1 Temporary) | April 28, 2024 | paid |
| City of Waterloo | Coordinator, Inclusion Services | April 28, 2024 | paid |
| City of London | Junior and Intermediate Planner Positions | April 30, 2024 | paid |
| City of Brampton | Associate, Concessions | May 2, 2024 | paid |
| Town of Ajax | Community Recreation & Culture Coordinator, Corporate Festivals & Events - Temporary Full Time (8 month contract) | May 2, 2024 | paid |
| Town of Ajax | Pool Operator, Ajax Community Centre - Part Time | May 2, 2024 | paid |
| City of Vaughan | Recreation Lead, Community Centres | May 2, 2024 | paid |
| City of Vaughan | Recreation Lead, Inclusion and Support Services | May 2, 2024 | paid |
| Township of King | Parks Arborist | May 3, 2024 | paid |
| Town of Caledon | Programmer, Aquatics (Contract up to 12 Months) | May 3, 2024 | paid |
| Township of Oro-Medonte | Parks & Facilities Operator | May 6, 2024 | paid |
| City of Cambridge | Friendly Visiting Program Support Worker (Temporary Approx. 14 Months) | May 6, 2024 | paid |
| Vancouver Coastal Health | Virtual Information Session – Recreation Therapy Opportunities. Register by May 7, session takes place May 14 at 3:00p.m. EST | May 7, 2024 | sessions |
| Township of Warwick | Lead Hand Parks and Recreation Dept | May 8, 2024 | paid |
| Municipality of Middlesex Centre | Recreation Coordinator | May 8, 2024 | paid |
| City of Kingston | Manager, Recreation Facilities | May 10, 2024 | paid |
| Town of New Tecumseth | Lifeguard and Instructor/Lifeguard | May 26, 2024 | paid |
| Town of Aurora | Behavioural Management Specialist | June 28, 2024 | paid |
| Town of Oakville | Waterfit Instructor | June 30, 2024 | paid |
| Town of Aurora | Lifeguard | August 26, 2024 | paid |
| Town of Aurora | Instructor Aquatics | August 26, 2024 | paid |
| Town of Aurora | Aquatics Assistant | August 26, 2024 | paid |
| City of Kitchener | Temporary Labourer (Parks) - Summer Operations | August 30, 2024 | paid |
| Town of Aurora | Seasonal Labourer | open until filled | paid |
| Windermere House Resort | Recreation Assistant | open until filled | paid |
| City of Sarnia | Supervisor, Sports Field Operations | open until filled | paid |
| Waterloo United Minor Soccer Club | Game Day Coordinator | open until filled | paid |
| Hidden Acres Summer Camp | Inclusion Program Facilitator | open until filled | paid |
| South Simcoe United FC | Internship (Summer Coordinators) | open until filled | paid/volunteer |
| South Simcoe United FC | Match Officials/Referees | open until filled | paid/volunteer |
| South Simcoe United FC | Team Leader Coaches | open until filled | paid/volunteer |
| South Simcoe United FC | Game Leaders | open until filled | paid/volunteer |
| University Health Network | Clinical recreation opportunities at UHN | open until filled | volunteer |
| City of St. Catharines | Culture Supervisor | open until filled | paid |
| Trinity Village Care Centre | Recreationist | open until filled | paid |
| Toronto, Ontario | Recreation Therapist | open until filled | paid |
| Region of Waterloo | open until filled | paid | |
| Wasserman | Internship | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| YMCA of Simcoe Muskoka | Lifeguard/Swim Instructor | 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 |
| 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 |
| Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital | Summer Program 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