Recreation Program Assistant

Date Posted: 04/08/2025
Req ID: 42430
Faculty/Division: UofT Scarborough
Department: UTSC:Athletics & Recreation
Campus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)
Position Number: 00057863

Description:

About us:

The University of Toronto Scarborough is a place of energy, enthusiasm and passion. Our commitment to inclusive excellence attracts the brightest learners, scholars and employees from around the globe. Our success has been made possible by the opportunity given to us by our Indigenous hosts to operate on their territory, and we cherish our continuing partnerships with these communities. The University of Toronto Scarborough is an exciting campus with unlimited potential. Join us on our journey.

The Department of Athletics and Recreation at the University of Toronto Scarborough strives to create a respectful and inclusive environment that promotes opportunity and overall well-being through physical activity. The department offers a variety of indoor and outdoor programming at multiple locations including the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre and outdoor facilities, to encourage participation at all levels and to suit the needs of our students, staff, faculty and alumni.

This search aligns with the University’s commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among our community members (Statement on Equity, Diversity & Excellence). Recognizing that Black, Indigenous, and other Racialized communities have experienced inequities that have developed historically and are ongoing, we strongly welcome and encourage candidates from those communities to apply.

Your opportunity:

Under the general direction of the Supervisor, Fitness & Recreation, the incumbent provides a variety of program support (e.g. MoveU, Recreation Programming, Outreach, Outdoor Recreation, etc.) in a highly customer service oriented environment. The incumbent will assist in the coordination and delivery of athletic and recreational programming and provide general support to departmental initiatives. The Recreation Program Assistant may attend programming activities or events to provide general support and resolve issues that may arise on-site.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating scheduled activities for functions
• Liaising with stakeholders to support initiatives
• Providing routine information on programs and events
• Coordinating the preparation of space, materials and equipment required for daily programming activities
• Liaising with contacts to foster an ongoing continuum of opportunities for physical activity programming
• Disseminating and collecting surveys and questionnaires
• Coordinating the recruitment process, training, and directing the work of casual staff, work-study staff, and volunteers
• Preparing payroll records for processing

Essential Qualifications:

• Advanced College Diploma (3 years), preferably in Physical Education, Recreation or Sports Management, or acceptable combination of education and experience. Must successfully complete a current recognized Standard First Aid, AED and CPR certificate within the first 6 months of employment. Fitness, personal training and or nutrition certification is an asset.
• Minimum three years experience in a customer service oriented position within an athletics environment
• Must have demonstrated experience organizing event logistics
• Must have demonstrated experience with athletics, equipment and/or program supervision
• Must show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Ability to lifting up to 10kg
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated diplomacy and tact with ability to deal with complaints in a professional and calm manner
• Good judgement and initiative
• Good problem solving skills
• Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Adaptable
• Approachable
• Diplomatic
• Possess a positive attitude
• Responsible
• Team player

NOTE:

• A full job description is available upon request from the UTSC HR Office.
• This role is currently eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, pursuant to University policies and guidelines, including but not limited to the University of Toronto's Alternative Work Arrangements Guideline.

Closing Date: 04/22/2025, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW 
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing 
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:  
USW Pay Band 07 -- $59,172. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $75,673. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol. 
Job Category: Administrative / Managerial

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.