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.

OtherÌýgreat spots to find recreation /leisure/sports related jobs:Ìý

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Organization Title Deadline Paid/Unpaid
Maple Leaf Sports and EntertainmentÌý open until filled both
Town of SaugeenÌý Shores July 4, 2025 Paid
City of Burlington June 30, 2025 Paid
City of Brampton June 30, 2025 Paid
Township of Wellesley June 27, 2025 Paid
Town of Oakville June 27, 2025 Paid
Conestoga College June 18, 2025 Paid
Town of Collingwood June 9, 2025 Paid
Municipality of Kincardine June 13, 2025 Paid
Town of Newmarket June 12, 2025 Paid
City of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ June 27, 2025 Paid
À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Region Health Network October 10, 2025 Paid
King TownshipÌý December 19, 2025 paidÌý
KidStrong Kleinburg open until filled paid
Vancouver Coastal HealthÌý

open until filled paid
Vancouver Coastal HealthÌý

open until filled paid
Vancouver Coastal HealthÌý open until filled paid

Athlete Institute

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

Sunnybrae Golf Club

open until filled paid
Vancouver Coastal Health open until filled paid
Vancouver Coastal Health open until filled paid
Arnold Hearing Centres Community Outreach Coordinator (REC 312 Practicum) open until filled unpaid
University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Teaching and Learning Conference Communications and Outreach Assistant (REC 312 Practicum) open until filled unpaid
Town of Aurora open until filled paid
Grand River Hospital open until filled paid
City of Sarnia open until filled paid
City of Sarnia open until filled paid
Town of Arnprior open until filled paid
Town of Huntsville open until filled paid
City of St Catharines open until filled paid
Parks and Recreation Ontario open until filled paid
Parks and Recreation Ontario open until filled paid
City of Kingston open until filled paid
Vancouver Coastal Health open until filled paid
Vancouver Coastal Health open until filled paid
Vancouver Coastal Health open until filled paid
Vancouver Coastal Health open until filled paid
Vancouver Coastal Health open until filled paid
Vancouver Coastal Health open until filled paid
Vancouver Coastal Health open until filled paid
Carleton University open until filled paid
Parks and Recreation Ontario open until filled paid
Town of Ajax open until filled paid
Parkbridge RV Resort Recreation Coordinator (*REC 312 is an option for this role; contactÌýpanderson@parkbridge.comÌýfor details)ÌýÌý open until filledÌý paid
CNIB Lake Joe open until filledÌý paidÌý
Town of Aurora Ìý open until filled paidÌý
Conservation Halton - Glen Eden open until filledÌý paid
YMCA of Simcoe Muskoka open untilÌýfilledÌý paidÌý
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority - lifeguards, camps, etc. open until filled paid
East Park open until filled paid
UÀ¶Ý®ÊÓƵÌýAthletics and Recreation open until filled paid
Vancouver Coastal Health open until filled paid
Dovercourt Recreation AssociationÌý open until filled paid
University Health Network Clinical recreation opportunities at UHN open until filled volunteer
Cambridge Rivulettes Jr. Hockey Team 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 open until filled volunteer
SponsorUnited 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 Ìý(playing boardgames/card games, playing musical instruments, giving presentations, library help, walking program, etc. Contact Sarah if you have questions:ÌýWinston.volunteers@schlegelvillages.comÌý) open until filled volunteer
Community Support Connections open until filledÌý volunteer
Together in Movement and Exercise (TIME) Program open until filled volunteer
ARCHELON open until filled volunteer

Academic positions

Sample career opportunitiesÌý

Career opportunities working in Therapeutic Recreation

  • Coordinator, Recreation (Children & Youth, Inclusion),ÌýTown of Milton
  • Recreation Therapist, peopleCare A.R. Goudie Long Term Care
  • Junior Research Assistant, Therapeutic Recreation Ontario (TRO)
  • Recreation Programmer, Day Program Supervisor,ÌýCaregiver 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,ÌýMargaret 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 PeelÌý
  • Outreach Worker – St. Matthew’s House
  • Communications Officer – Carey Outreach Ministries

Career opportunities working in Recreation and Sport Business

  • PrincipalÌýPlanner,ÌýMonteith Brown Planning Consultants
  • Director of Recreation and Culture Services,ÌýCity 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 ManagerÌý- 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 ParksÌý, Toronto Region Conservation Authority
  • Community Programs Coordinator,ÌýThe Humane Society of Kitchener À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ & Stratford Perth
  • Coordinator, Heritage & Cultural Programs & Volunteer Engagement, Township of King
  • Program Coordinator, Adult Day Program,ÌýCHATS Community and Home Assistance to Seniors
  • Education Program Facilitator,ÌýThe 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,ÌýParks 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,ÌýTownship of Centre Wellington
  • Community Recreation Programmer,ÌýTownship of Manitouwadge
  • Temporary Tourism Programmer,ÌýMunicipality of Clarington
  • Youth Worker – Pioneer Youth Services
  • Recreation Coordinator – Town of Halton Hills
  • Coordinator, Recreation and À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ – Wilfrid Laurier University
  • Facility Program Supervisor – City of London
  • Teacher – À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Catholic District School Board
  • Manager Registration and Travel – Tim Horton Children’s Foundation
  • Recreation Director – Mid-Sun Community Centre