Athletics and Recreation Coordinator

2 days ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada York University Full time

Job Summary:

The Athletics and Recreation Coordinator is a key member of the York University team, responsible for planning, developing, and implementing well-being instructional programs, intramural sports programs, and recreation programs at the Markham Campus. This role requires a strong understanding of the university's commitment to student success, retention, and well-being.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate the recruitment and hiring process for casual staff within the portfolio, including group fitness instructors, intramural officials, and well-being program instructors.
  • Develop and implement programs and initiatives that advance the university's commitment to student success, retention, and well-being.
  • Collaborate with Student Counselling, Health and Well-being to ensure that physical health and well-being programs meet the needs of the Markham Campus community.
  • Coordinate programming and activities in various community sites, including the Pan Am Centre, the YMCA, and Bill Crothers Secondary School.
  • Act as a first responder for first aid and CPR-related issues, as required.
  • Consult with and engage Markham Campus students, faculty, and staff to ensure that athletics, recreation, and well-being programming meets the needs of the community.
  • Use innovative outreach and approved communications strategies to promote athletics and recreation programming at all York Campuses.
  • Work closely with Markham student services colleagues to ensure that programming is coordinated, aligned, and integrated within overall student life and engagement plans.

Requirements:

  • Undergraduate degree in Sport Administration, Recreation, Kinesiology, or a similar area of study, or an equivalent of four years recent experience working at York University performing the same or similar tasks.
  • Current certification as Standard First Aid with CPR-C from Lifesaving Society, Red Cross, or St. John Ambulance.
  • Ability to monitor and apply industry standards and trends, evaluate gaps, programs, and services, and address needs objectively.
  • Ability to foster conditions for service excellence for a variety of partners, including students, faculty, clients, customers, colleagues, community users, etc.
  • Demonstrated ability to relate to the university student experience and demonstrated initiative taken to engage various user groups and promote holistic well-being.
  • Demonstrated customer service and communication skills, attention to detail and accuracy, ability to work independently, and in a team environment.
  • Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
  • Demonstrated skills in program development and evaluation, problem-solving, and compiling/analyzing statistics and monitoring/reporting budget data (revenue, expenditure, payroll).
  • Proficient in Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and competency with recreation management software (Fusion).

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated knowledge of recreation management software and experience with program development and evaluation.
  • Experience working in a university setting, preferably in a recreation or well-being role.
  • Knowledge of the university's commitment to student success, retention, and well-being.

What We Offer:

York University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.



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