Manager, Campus Recreation and Facility Development

Sports Marketing Internship Compensation: Unpaid internship (for academic credit) Location: Hybrid (with optional on-site access, when applicable) Cosmos Sports & Entertainment is a full-service sales & marketing firm founded in 2003 by Cary & Amelia Kaplan. We “Win the Business” for sports, entertainment, and major events across North America through ticketing, sponsorship, digital, and events. We’re hiring Sports Marketing Interns across three departments. Choose one or multiple positions when you apply : Execute ticket sales campaigns: outbound calling, email prospecting, CRM updates. Build and manage a pipeline for clients such as Toronto Rock, Georgia Swarm, Hockey Hall of Fame Induction Gala, Centre in the Square, Rugby Canada, Toronto Rush. Join virtual meetings; support group/corporate sales closes; report on activity. Digital Media & Marketing Executive Design graphics and short-form content for Cosmos and client channels (IG, FB, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok). Draft blogs, case studies, press releases; help manage website updates. Support campaign planning, social calendars, basic analytics, and marketing decks. Corporate Sponsorship Executive Research categories/brands; build prospect lists and outreach sequences. Draft overviews/proposals; support pitch prep and virtual meetings. Assist with activation planning and event deliverables for clients (e.g., U SPORTS, Hockey Equality, Milton Magic, Toronto Rush). What you’ll gain Hands‑on training with industry‑standard tools and processes in sales, digital, or sponsorship. Direct exposure to live projects, senior mentorship, and daily touchpoints. Portfolio‑ready work and credible experience in the sports & entertainment industry. What you bring Must be currently enrolled in a college/university program where this internship counts for credit. Relevant studies (Business, Marketing, Sport Management, Media/Graphic Design or similar). Organized, responsive, and comfortable juggling deadlines. Clear written and verbal communication. Department‑specific skills: Sales: CRM management, team player, customer service experience an asset. Digital Media & Marketing: Adobe CC (Photoshop/Illustrator/Premiere; After Effects a plus) and/or Canva. MS Office/Google Workspace familiarity across all departments. Details Hybrid internship with office/event access when available. Preference for candidates with prior sales/customer service or content/design experience (assets, not requirements). How to apply Send resume + cover letter and indicate your preferred department in the subject line. You can also learn more here: cosmossports.com/internship Manager, Campus Recreation and Facility Development Position purpose: Provides strategic leadership and operational oversight of campus recreation programs, facilities and staff. Ensures the delivery of inclusive, innovative and sustainable recreational experiences that support student well‑being, foster community engagement and align with the University’s mission. This includes all uOttawa fitness and instructional programs, aquatic programming, intramurals and camps. In this role your responsibilities will include: Provide strategic representation for campus recreation within the senior leadership team ensuring optimal resource utilization and contributing to department‑wide decisions that shape the strategic direction, mission and objectives of Recreation and Varsity Sports (RVS). Lead the development, execution and evaluation of campus recreation programs for students, staff and the external community ensuring alignment with strategic goals, budgetary targets and performance metrics. Drive the strategic planning and development of sport and recreation infrastructure in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders ensuring facilities meet current and future demands of the university and its partners. Perform high‑level analysis of program and facility needs benchmarking against industry standards and trends to inform strategic decisions that address the unique needs of the University of Ottawa population. Oversee the strategic allocation of facility resources for all RVS programming ensuring equitable access and alignment with organizational priorities. Foster cross-functional collaboration with senior management across RVS sectors to optimize shared resources and achieve integrated departmental objectives in areas such as Marketing, Promotion, Communication, High Performance, IT, Operations, Finance and Human Resources. Develop and manage the budget and resources allocated in alignment with RVS annual strategic plan ensuring financial sustainability and effective use of allocated funds. Provide strategic leadership in revenue generation through campus recreation programming setting short and long-term goals to enhance internal and external funding streams. Lead the recruitment, development and performance management of recreation staff fostering a high-performing team culture aligned with departmental values and objectives. What you will bring: University degree in sport management, business administration or recreation or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience. Five years experience working in a recreational sports fitness or athletics environment in a supervisory capacity. Five years of experience in human resource and financial management. Bilingualism French and English (spoken and written). Experience in developing, implementing and evaluating strategies. Extensive experience in leading and executing several projects simultaneously and prioritizing tasks often under tight deadlines. Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment. Strong interpersonal skills exhibits diplomacy and tact, excellent negotiating, conflict resolution and problem‑solving skills. Key Competencies at uOttawa: Planning, Initiative, Client Service Orientation, Teamwork and Cooperation. The University of Ottawa embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome applications from qualified Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women and LGBTQIA2S+ persons. Applicants with disabilities may contact us to communicate accommodation needs. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. #J-18808-Ljbffr