Athletics & Recreation Coordinator at Douglas College

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Position Information

Location

Various Douglas College Campuses/Satellite Campuses

Salary Range

$58,304 to $65,630 annually. Salary scale and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement

$58,304 annually (with wage increments to a max of $65,630 annually). Salary and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

The Opportunity

You’re a pro when it comes to organizing, planning, and providing exceptional customer service. You’re passionate about helping others and you’re committed to ensuring students, faculty, and staff are supported. With your administrative strengths and incredible communication skills, your role is key in delivering Athletics and Recreation events, activities, and to Game Day operations.

If this sounds like you, we need your talents! Apply to the Athletics and Recreation Coordinator position, and join our dedicated and supportive team.

WHO WE ARE Do what you love. Be good at it. That’s how Douglas College defines a great career. It’s a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC’s Top Employers. We love what we do. And we’re looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada’s best degree-granting colleges even better.

Be a part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning and work environments.

WHAT WE OFFER

We offer the opportunity to do what you do best in an inclusive, collaborative and collegial environment. At Douglas, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth, and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace.

• Transit-accessible campuses
• Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
• Competitive salaries
• Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
• Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
• Professional Development opportunities
• Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes

For more benefits information, click here !

WHAT IT TAKES

• Completion of a degree in Sports Science, Recreation, Administration, Communications, Business or related field from a recognized post-secondary educational institution; degree preferred
• A minimum of two years’ related work experience providing support services or communications and marketing within athletics, recreation, sport administration, continuing education (youth and adult programming)
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
• Knowledge in one or more of the following areas:
  • Sport Governing Bodies (Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA), Pacific Western Athletics Conference (PACWEST) and Northwestern Athletics Conference (NWAC)).
  • Post-secondary varsity sport administrative policies, procedures and processes.
  • Physical Wellness Programming (BPRPA, NIRSA Fitness, Recreation, Intramurals).
  • Continuing Education (Adult & Youth Programming) Administration.
  • Fitness Centre operations.
  • Communications, Marketing or Promotions.

For the Full Job Description, click here.

Additional Information

• This regular, full-time (35 hours per week) position is available starting July 2, 2026.
• Hours of work will typically be scheduled between Monday to Friday, between 8:00 am and 10:00 pm. This position is required to work a flexible schedule based on operational needs. Shift days and times may change depending on operational needs. Evening and occasional weekend work will be required.
• The position is located at the New Westminster campus; and will be required to work at all Douglas College campuses and offsite locations.
• Douglas College is committed to supporting a healthy work/life balance for employees. A modified/flexible schedule and/or hybrid work from home arrangement may be considered, subject to the terms of the College’s Work From Home Policy.

Posting Number

02763SA

Position Title

Athletics & Recreation Coordinator

Anticipated Start Date

07/02/2026

End Date

Needs a Criminal Records Check

No

How To Apply

Open Date

06/08/2026

Close Date

06/12/2026

Open Until Filled

No

Maximum Number of References

Minimum Number of References

Equity Statement

Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status.

Important Note This position is expected to be filled internally.

Qualified internal applicants must apply by June 12, 2026 to be given first consideration. Click the link at the top of this page to apply directly to this posting.