Recreation Programs Assistant

Kwantlen Polytechnic University; Surrey, Richmond, City of Langley, Cloverdale; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health benefits

Dental benefits

Pension plan

Tuition waiver

Inter-campus transportation

Professional development days

Job summary

Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is seeking a Recreation Programs Assistant to join the Sport & Recreation team. The role supervises sport, recreation and intramural programs, and provides facilities oversight and administrative support to foster an active campus lifestyle.

Required is a university diploma in recreation or related discipline, plus a year of related experience and Standard First Aid & CPR. De-escalation training is a plus, with travel between campuses as needed.

Qualifications

• University diploma in Recreation or relevant discipline required.
• Minimum of one year of related recreation programming experience.
• Standard First Aid & CPR certification required.
• De-escalation training is an asset.
• Minimum one year supervisory experience preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Supervise sport, recreation and intramural programs and events.
• Provide supervision of facilities and administrative support for Sport & Recreation department.
• Ensure programs promote an active and healthy campus and engage students.
• Coordinate with campus partners to plan and implement activities.
• Exercise initiative and work with minimal supervision while meeting deadlines.

Skills

Enthusiastic personality

Team player

Organizational skills

Customer service

Able to lift 50 lbs

Inter-campus travel

Education

University diploma in Recreation or relevant discipline

Standard First Aid & CPR

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Recreation management software

Job description

Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is Canada's only polytechnic university, proudly serving the South Fraser region for more than 40 years. With campuses in Surrey, Richmond, Langley, and Cloverdale, KPU is deeply connected to the communities it serves and to the diverse cultures, backgrounds, and lived experiences of its students. Through academic excellence, applied learning, innovation, and strong industry and community partnerships, KPU prepares students for meaningful futures.

As an open-access university, KPU is powered by the people who live and work here. We believe every employee plays a meaningful role in supporting student learning and success. We are honoured to carry the name of the Kwantlen First Nation and are committed to equity, inclusion, reconciliation, and respectful relationships. As one of BC's Top Employers, KPU is dedicated to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and engaged workplace where employees feel valued, connected to purpose, and empowered to make an impact.

We invite you to explore your next career opportunity at KPU and discover how your work can contribute to a university where thought truly meets action.

Competition ID: 4771

Internal Closing Date: September 1, 2026

External Closing Date: Open Until Filled

# of Openings: 1

*Salary Information: 10 - BCGEU Pay Grid - $31.16 to $34.78 per hour

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time

Workplace Type: On-Site

Travel Frequency: Occasional travel between campuses is required.

Employee Group: Support Staff (BC General Employees Union)

Days of Work (BCGEU): Monday

Hours of Work (BCGEU): 5:00pm-9:00pm

Hours per Week (BCGEU): 4

We are currently seeking a Recreation Programs Assistant to join our Sport & Recreation team.

Job Overview

Supervises sport, recreation and intramural programs and events that promote an active and healthy campus, in addition to providing supervision of facilities and administrative assistance in support of the Sport & Recreation department.

Education and Experience

• University diploma in Recreation or relevant discipline.
• A minimum of one year of recent related recreation programming experience.
• Standard First Aid & CPR.
• De-escalation Training is an asset.
• A minimum of one-year experience at a supervisory level preferred.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated understanding of diverse post-secondary student population to plan and implement appropriate programs and attract students to activities.
• Demonstrated experience with recreation or sport event programming, organizing and implementing activities, preferably with adults or young adults.
• Enthusiastic personality with the ability to motivate others.
• Administrative experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and recreation management software.
• Ability to exercise a high level of initiative and responsibility; work independently, establish own priorities and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with, and provide customer service to, all internal and external partners.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Demonstrated experience with mediation; ability to de-escalate hostile or upset clients.
• Proven ability to work as part of a team, and handle unusual or unexpected situations.
• Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal and customer service and problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Ability to travel between campuses is required.

As per the KPU-BCGEU Collective Agreement, qualified internal applicants within the BCGEU bargaining unit are given first consideration in filling this position. Internal applicants must apply by 11:59pm on the internal closing date in order to be considered as an internal applicant. Internal applications received after the closing date will be considered as an external applicant.

Salary Information

Salary and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

Total Rewards

As a part of our total rewards offerings, KPU also offers extended health and dental benefits, healthcare spending account, generous vacation package, defined pension plan, parenthood top-up, sick leave, long-term disability, life insurance, professional development days, tuition waiver, inhouse training & development, inter-campus transportation, and more!

Note: Eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part-time.

Visit https://www.kpu.ca/hr for more information on KPU's workplace, culture and total rewards.

Note to Applicants

Kwantlen Polytechnic University welcomes and encourages applications from equity deserving groups and diverse experiences including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2S/LGBTQIA+ community.

If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please reach out to us at [e-mail].

Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only candidates who are legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.