Assistant Manager, Open Recreation - Offres d'emploi au Canada - jobs-ca.com

Date Posted: October 8, 2026
Req ID: 50467
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Kinesiology & Physl Ed.
Department: Faculty of Kinesiology & Physl Ed.
Campus: St. George (downtown) Campus
Position Number: 30432 
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description:
About us:

The University of Toronto’s Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education is globally recognized for developing and advancing knowledge about the interactions of physical activity and health through outstanding undergraduate and graduate education programs, cutting-edge research and the delivery of sport, recreation and high performance athletic opportunities for students, staff, faculty and community members across the three campuses. In achieving this vision, the Faculty is guided by values of integrity, respect, equity and diversity. kpe.utoronto.ca

Your opportunity:

Under the general direction of the Director, Active Healthy Living, you will provide professional and dynamic leadership to the Faculty’s Physical Activity and Open Recreation programs across all KPE facilities. You will assist in the development, direction and implementation of comprehensive broad-based programs and events for physical activity, sport and recreation. You will also work to support partners and student leaders in relation to events and activities associated with the University’s MoveU physical activity engagement strategy particularly the programs on the St. George campus. You will support the delivery of drop-in and registered physical activity programs.

Your responsibilities will include:

Planning and implementing components of curricular and/or co-curricular programs and activities, such as Student Group Access program and the Move U program. Working across the Tri-Campuses, supporting programs facilitated at St George campus (downtown), as well as UTM and UTSC

Planning and overseeing the implementation of an evaluation framework for programs and initiatives

Analyzing and making recommendations for student program enhancements

Ensuring others adhere to established risk management protocols during University events

Coordinating the recruitment process and training of casual staff. Directing the activities of casual staff. Assigning and checking the work of work-study students.

Fostering cooperative working relationships with a wide variety of internal and external contacts

Assist with scheduling and planning for recreational activities, including aquatic activities e.g., drop-in swim

Collecting supporting documentation required for payroll and/or HRIS processing

Essential Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in sport management, physical education or kinesiology or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Minimum four years’ experience in physical activity programming, leadership or sport management preferably in a university athletic/recreation setting.

Experience supervising staff in a unionized environment.

Experience with physical activity, sport and recreations programs for a wide range of clients.

Standard First Aid

Basic CPR

Excellent written and communication skills

Strong time management and interpersonal skills

Strong computer competencies with Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to interact professionally and effectively with people at all levels

Understand current physical activity programs and trends that influence UofT programs

Ability to balance competing demands of routine work with the special requirements of projects

Ability to exercise sound judgment and tact

Assets (Nonessential):

CanFit Pro Certification, ACSM, CPTN, NCCP Level 2, Fitness Certification, Certified Fitness Consultant through CSEP-CPT

Fusion recreation management software experience/expertise

Scheduling/facility booking experience

An understanding and commitment to diversity and equity issues

To be successful in this role you will be:

Approachable

Communicator

Organized

Problem solver

Team player

Closing Date: October 19, 2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget- continuing 
Schedule: Full-time. Some evening and weekend work. 
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 12 -- $84,564 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $108,145. Pay scaleand job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay EquityMaintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Athletics

Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

Job descriptions are available upon request for internal applicants.