Job Details
Coordinator, Student-Athlete Services (Recruitment)
Date Posted: 10/06/2026
Req ID: 50448
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Kinesiology & Physl Ed.
Department: Faculty of Kinesiology & Physl Ed
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00060096
Existing Vacancy: Yes
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 https://kpe.utoronto.ca/.
Your opportunity:
Reporting to the Director, Interuniversity and High Performance Athletics and taking day-to-day direction from the Manager, Interuniversity Sport, the Coordinator, Student-Athlete Services, Recruitment, is the first line of contact for potential and incoming student-athletes. They will respond to routine admissions and awards enquiries and refer complex enquiries as appropriate. The incumbent will work with the Manager, Interuniversity Sport to coordinate the annual Athletic Financial Award cycle and to advise coaches and student-athletes on eligibility, renewal timelines and compliance obligations. They maintain current working knowledge of OUA and U Sports recruitment and financial award bylaws and of applicable University policies.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Keeping well-informed on University, OUA and USports programs, policies and procedures, rules and guidelines
- Implementing plans and process improvements for program and service activities
- Providing detailed information regarding financial awards
- Verifying the eligibility of applicants
- Checking that applicants meet the requirements outlined in the awards criteria
- Coordinating tasks for projects and other strategic initiatives with stakeholders
- Fostering cooperative working relationships with a wide variety of internal and external contacts
- Scheduling appointments for prospective student-athlete applicants to address individual needs
Essential Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education, Sports Management, Business or Athletic Administration or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
- Minimum two years experience working with coaches, student-athletes and prospective students in an intercollegiate environment
- Minimum two years experience working in Student-Athlete recruiting operations
- A strong understanding of OUA and USports eligibility and recruitment rules and regulations
- A strong understanding of University eligibility rules and regulations
- Experience building rapport with varying stakeholders
- Strong organizational and project coordination skills
- Ability to manage multiple and competing activities and deadlines simultaneously
- Excellent written and verbal communications
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to exercise tact, discretion and confidentiality in high pressure situations
To be successful in this role you will be:
- Accountable
- Communicator
- Problem solver
- Team player
Closing Date: 10/15/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time - Evening and weekend work will be required
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 09 -- $70,633 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $90,329. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Athletics
Divisional HR Office Email: [contact details available in the full listing]
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.
Job descriptions are available upon request for internal applicants.
Diversity Statement
The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.
As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.
Accessibility Statement
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.
The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.
If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [contact details available in the full listing].
Organization
Established in 1827, the University of Toronto is Canada's largest university, recognized as a global leader in research and teaching. U of T's distinguished faculty, institutional record of groundbreaking scholarship and wealth of innovative academic opportunities continually attract outstanding students and academics from around the world.
U of T is committed to providing a learning experience that benefits from both a scale almost unparalleled in North America and from the close-knit learning communities made possible through its college system and academic divisions. Located in and around Toronto, one of the world's most diverse regions, U of T's vibrant academic life is defined by a unique degree of cultural diversity in its learning community. The University is sustained environmentally by three green campuses, where renowned heritage buildings stand beside award-winning innovations in architectural design.
U of T is one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers.
U of T is one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers.
Are you looking for a challenging, meaningful career in a supportive and diverse environment?
We offer challenging work within an open environment that celebrates diversity in all its forms. Our focus is on creating a positive work environment that attracts and retains excellent employees through a combination of competitive compensation, favourable working conditions, opportunities for career growth and development and a unique organizational culture.
Employees have access to:
- Excellent health and dental benefits;
- On-site support for training and career development;
- Flexible work arrangements;
- Childcare subsidy;
- Tuition waivers;
- Scholarships and/or tuition waivers for dependants;
- Generous paid time off;
- Support on equity and diversity issues;
- On-site child care;
- University Pension Plan;
- Subsidized athletic facility membership;
- World-renowned libraries;
- Confidential counselling services;
- Parking and TTC Metropasses;
- Employee and Family Assistance Plan;
- Continued health benefits for pensioners.
