Date Posted: August 29, 2025
Req ID: 44942
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Kinesiology & Physl Ed.
Department: Faculty of Kinesiology & Physl Ed.
Campus: St. George Campus (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 46412
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:
Reporting to the Director, Sport and Rec and taking day-to-day direction from the Manager, Child and Youth, the incumbent provides professional and dynamic leadership to the Faculty’s Child and Youth program. The incumbent is responsible for assisting in the development, direction and implementation of comprehensive, broad-based programs and events.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Determining logistical details and activities for events and/or programming
- Resolving issues within the scope of the role and escalating problems as required
- Implementing plans and process improvements for program activities
- Fostering cooperative working relationships with a wide variety of internal and external contacts
- Responding to enquiries within the defined scope of the role and redirecting as appropriate
- Coordinating the recruitment process and training of casual staff
- Coordinating staff schedule to ensure proper coverage
- Directing the activities of casual staff
Essential Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education or Sport Administration or an equivalent acceptable combination of education and experience. Standard First Aid, Basic CPR
- Minimum two years experience planning, developing and implementing children’s sport and recreation programs for a diverse range of clients
- Familiarity with the theories and legislation related to child safety and supervision
- Minimum two years experience scheduling athletic programs
- Experience providing oversight and guidance to casual employees
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Demonstrated conflict resolution and problem solving skills
- Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
- Detail oriented
- Ability and desire to take initiative
- Ability to remain professional in high pressure situations
- Ability to exercise sound judgment
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
Assets (Nonessential):
- Strong computer skills including experience with FUSION or a similar recreation management software
To be successful in this role you will be:
- Accountable
- Approachable
- Assertive
- Diplomatic
- Multi-tasker
- Tactful
- Team player
Closing Date: September 11, 2025, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget- Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time. The schedule will be Wednesday - Sunday throughout the year and will be Monday - Friday for the months of July and August. Hours of work to align with program schedules and will include evenings and weekends.
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 09 -- $67,916 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $86,855. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Athletics
Recruiter: Brandi O'Connor
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.
