Employment Opportunities at UBC Recreation

UBC Recreation is always looking for great people to join its team of staff and volunteers. We rely on both paid staff and volunteers to operate various aspects of our programs.

Types of Opportunities

Paid Positions with Athletics & Recreation

UBC Recreation hires for the following paid job opportunities at various times throughout the year. Find out more about the various positions and how you can join our team!

  • Administrative support staff
  • Fitness Instructors
  • Coaches
  • League Sports Officials
  • Lifeguards and Supervisors
  • Event staff
  • Marketing & graphic design program staff
  • Front desk staff
  • Facility Operations staff
  • Camp Instructors

Volunteer Positions with UBC Recreation Intramurals

UBC Recreation Intramurals is a team of over 120 passionate volunteer students responsible for organizing some of UBC’s most iconic events, leagues, and marketing initiatives. With support from 7 professional staff members with experience in sport management and student development, all of our student staff are challenged to grow as individuals and innovate within their roles as student leaders.

Current Employment Opportunities

HIRING: Summer Program Assistants & Head Instructors

January 13, 2026

Be an integral part of our day camp administrative team! Application deadline 11:59pm February 6, 2025.


HIRING: Spring Break Instructors (March 2026)

December 11, 2025

Spring Break Instructors are responsible for planning and implementing a variety of day camps based on their individual skillset. Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled.


UBC Rec is Hiring!

March 18, 2025

Learn more about the opportunities in Intramurals and Recreation Centre Facility Staff!