Student Employment Opportunities

Wilfrid Laurier University is an institution with a long history of excellence in both academics and athletics. Laurier Athletics & Recreation provides a fast-paced and challenging work environment that is team-based and student-focused. The department aims to fill positions with the best available candidates who have the appropriate combination of education, experience, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Typically for Fall/Winter 2026 positions, most positions will be available on Navigator in January 2026 and most positions will close in March 2026. In Navigator, search “Athletics and Recreation”. CLICK HERE TO VIEW CURRENTLY OPEN POSITIONS.

Employment Positions With Laurier Athletics & Recreation Include

Previous aquatics and lifeguard experience required as well as necessary certifications such as First Aid and NL.
Aquatics Coordinator
Aquatics Supervisor
Lifeguards
These positions are for students located on the Brantford Campus.
Marketing and Communications Student Leader
Recreation Program Student Leader
Sport Club Student Leader
Wellness and Events Student Leader
Productions Supervisor
League Supervisor
Media Team
Events Crew
Help run Laurier's summer camp programs to help local youth have a fun filled summer.
Multi-Sport Camp Supervisor
PA Day Camp Counsellor
Multi-Sport Camp Counsellor
Supporting all events ran by the Department of Athletics and Recreation, event staff assist in all areas of every event.
Basketball Event Supervisor
Hockey Event Supervisor
Rugby Event Supervisor
Soccer Event Supervisor
Ticketing Supervisor
Concessions Supervisor
General Event Staff
Webcasting Crew Member
Athletic Complex and University Stadium facility teams help members have great experiences while participating in programming and using each facility.
Fitness Centre Supervisor
Fitness Centre Shift Lead
Fitness Centre Attendant
Hawk Desk Supervisor
Hawk Desk Shift Lead
Hawk Desk Attendant
Stadium Supervisor
Stadium Shift Lead
Stadium Attendant
Covering and promoting all Athletics and Recreation events and programming, the Marketing and Communications team has their hands on the pulse of the department to inform and involve the Laurier student body.
Athletics Communication Team Lead
Athletics Social Media Assistant
Athletics Feature Writer
Athletics Communications Assistant
In-Game Host
Marketing, Promotions and Outreach Supervisor
Mascot
Promotions Team
Recreation Communications Team Lead
Recreation Social Media Assistant
Student Photographer
Student Videographer
Student Graphic Designer
Youth Programs Supervisor
Help organize and run Recreation programming from Group Exercise to Clubs to Intramurals and everything in between!
Sport Club Supervisor
Sport Club Student Trainer
Sport Club Volunteer Coach
Sport Club Athletic Volunteer Trainers
Intramural Supervisor
Intramural Convenor
Intramural Referee
eSports Supervisor
eSports League Moderator
Group Exercise Supervisor
Group Exercise Specialty Instructor
Group Exercise Head Instructor
Group Exercise Instructors
Personal Training Supervisor
Personal Trainer
Dance Supervisor
Dance Head Instructor
Dance Instructors
Climbing Wall Supervisor
Climbing Wall Instructor
I Move My Mood Supervisor
I Move My Mood Peer Volunteer
These positions are employed from the start of May to the end of August only.
Hawk Desk Supervisor
Hawk Desk Shift Lead
Hawk Desk Attendant
Multi-Sport Camp Supervisors
Camp Counsellors
Communications Student Leader
Summer Event Supervisor
Working directly with teams these positions give students the opportunity to support student-athletes to reach their goals.
Student Athletic Trainers
Team Managers (volunteer positions managed by each individual team, position varies/not applicable to all teams)
Social Media Manager (volunteer position managed by team, varies/not applicable to all teams)