Senior Coordinator, Recreation Programs; Youth and Camps

Position: Senior Coordinator, Recreation Programs (Youth and Camps)

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Posting Reason:

Replacement of a temporary position

Job Type:

Employee

Anticipated Duration in Months (for contracts and temporary assignments):

12

Job Family:

Recreational Programs

# of Open Positions:

1

Faculty/Service - Department:

Campus Recreation, Intramural, Youth and Camps

Campus:

Main Campus

Union Affiliation:

SSUO

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD):

2026/02/12

Applications must be received
BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD):

2026/02/23

Hours per week:

35

Salary Grade:

SSUO Grade 08

Salary Range:

$64,865.00 - $81,935.00

About Student Affairs:

Student Affairs is at the very heart of the student experience at the University of Ottawa. We recruit the very best future students, support them throughout their university years and leave them well-prepared for fulfilling careers and future studies. Our team of more than 600 dedicated staff provides the services that keep students happy, well and thriving as they pursue their ambitions.

We help them apply and enrol for courses, we oversee 11 residences and an award-winning Dining Hall, we organize fun events, we provide extensive recreation program opportunities and varsity sports activities, we run an innovative career development and experiential learning program and much more!

There’s nothing more rewarding than helping future generations reach their full potential at a world-class university. With our wide variety of career opportunities and professional development pathways, we’re sure that you’ll enjoy the experience as much as our students do.

About the position :
The University of Ottawa Gee-Gees Recreation sector is seeking a dynamic individual to join the leadership team in the position of Senior Coordinator, Recreation Programs (Youth and Camps). Our youth and camps programs provide opportunities to over 3000 youth throughout the year and you will bring your experience and dedication to support this team in continuing to enhance the programs and services we offer.

You will be joining a passionate group of Recreation professionals who are part of the Gee-Gees Recreation and Varsity Sports (RVS) Department. Within Recreation, we focus on delivering programs to more than 50,000 students, employees, Alumni and external members in the areas of Aquatics, Fitness, Instructional, Intramurals, Recreation and Camps programs. In addition, RVS oversees a storied varsity program with a rich history dating back to 1848.

As one of the oldest university sports programs in Canada, the Gee-Gees have consistently demonstrated excellence in both academics and athletics. With numerous national championships and a tradition of fostering top-tier student-athletes, the Gee-Gees varsity programs are a symbol of pride and achievement within the Nation's Capital.

Position purpose:

The incumbent assists with the organization of programs for the Recreation sector and is responsible for the planning and implementation of activities and events for students, employees, and the external community according to the relevant program focus compliant with applicable policies and procedures. These programs are a major contributor to the student experience on campus, the reputation of the university in providing programming to the surrounding community, and provides a significant source of revenue generation for Recreation and Varsity Sports (RVS)

This initial 12-month contract includes the option for annual renewal, subject to operational needs

In this role, your responsibilities will include:

Plan programming for their respective portfolio (assigned by Supervisor) in collaboration with other sectors within RVS, other departments within the university, and external partners. For this purpose, also reserve all sport facilities, meeting rooms, and coordinate programming scheduling required to effectively run programs. Excellence in programming delivery and user experience are at the core of all decision-making.

Provide friendly and responsive service, over the phone, electronically, and in person, including assistance with monitoring and responding to social media queries, preparing, and administering e-mail communications, and on-site delivery support. Where appropriate, welcome people who arrive in person;…