Work with the Warriors

Job Opportunities

Did you know, the Department of Athletics and Recreation is one of the largest student employers on campus? Working with the Warriors is a perfect way to get involved and meet other UWaterloo students who share the same passion as you while building experience and developing real life skills.

There are many job opportunities such as working as an intramural referee, working as a facilities associate, teaching fitness classes, working at varsity games and much much more! Whatever your interest is, we have a job for you with flexible working hours that allows you to maintain a focus on your academics.

Student Employment Opportunities

Climbing Wall Student Staff
Dance Instructor
First Aid Instructor
Fitness Instructor
Intramural/Rec Sports Senior Staff
Intramurals Referee
Intramurals Scorekeeper
Lifeguard/Instructor
Martial Arts Instructor
Personal Trainer
Skating Instructor
Recreational Skate Supervisor
Golf Simulator Attendant
@wloorec Social Media Content Creator
Multi-Sport Camp Counsellor
Camp Assistant Coordinator
Esports Communications Student Coordinator
Esports Shoutcaster
Esports Student Broadcast Coordinator
Marketing/Events Student Program Coordinator
King Warrior Mascot
Events Crew Student Volunteers
Ticketing Student Coordinator
Anthem Singer
Marketing Booth Student Program Coordinator
Community Program Coordinator
Facility Associate (CIF & PAC)
Event Staff
CIF Arena Staff
Football Equipment Manager
Communications & Game Day Jobs: If you are interested in working one of the game day positions listed below for the 2025-26 varsity season, please email your resume and previous working experience to sbellerose@uwaterloo.ca
Webcast Coordinator
Camera Operator
Broadcasters
Photographers
Videographers
Under the direction of the Varsity Team's Head Coach, and the Interuniversity team, the student manager is responsible for assisting the varsity team coaching staff in the operations and administration of the team. This is not a paid role.
Varsity Student Manager
Student trainers are essential volunteers of the Warriors Athletic Therapy clinic and Interuniversity Sport. Responsibilities include immediate injury assessment and care; pre-event taping, wrapping, and stretching; and athlete injury prevention. Current Standard First Aid and CPR-C is mandatory. Must be available evenings and weekends. This is not a paid role.
Student Therapist Application Dates and Process
Student Program Coordinator positions are proven leaders with previous Warrior Recreation experience. If you are a senior student interested in becoming a student leader for one of the following areas please contact the appropriate person listed:
Aquatics & First-Aid: Karin Browne
Events & Promotions: Emily Ysselstein
Fitness & Wellness: Kaitlyn McDonell
Recreational Sports: Bryan Emonts
Sport Clubs: Karin Browne

For more information about these roles, please follow these links:
Recreational Sports Student Program Coordinator
Sport Clubs Student Program Coordinator
Team Up Student Program Coordinator

Aquatics & First Aid Leadership Co-Teach Exams
To complete your Lifesaving Society Examiner status, you must complete co-teach exams.
To apply to co-teach at Waterloo, you must complete the Co-Teach Application Form (Save file to desktop prior to submitting)
Applications must be received more than one month prior to the date you wish to co-teach. Only completed applications will be considered.
The Department of Athletics & Receration offers several co-op positions each term. They are posted following the co-op department timelines and processes.

Available positions include:
Administration (Front Desk)
Conditioning
Move your Mind
Social Media and Communications
Sport Management
Sport Marketing
Wellness
Move Your Mind aims to help students experience the physical, emotional, mental, and cognitive benefits of physical activity by helping to break down barriers preventing participation. In this peer-to-peer program, participants are encouraged to get moving by finding something they really enjoy, and support is provided to navigate the opportunities available.
Student volunteers are needed to accompany these referred students to their on-campus recreation activity. Activities can include Intramurals, Shoe Tag classes, Instructional classes, Strength and Conditioning, open recreation, and clubs. Volunteers are responsible for dedicating a minimum of 6 hours per term and must complete the Warrior Recreation and Health Services sensitivity training prior to starting.
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Other Opportunities

Warriors Athletics & Recreation is excited to announce the Black Apprenticeship Coaching Program in partnership with the Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Anti-racism office (EDI-RO). This program has been developed to increase racialized representation in coaching positions for recent graduates to pursue coaching pathways with the Waterloo Warriors. The Black Apprenticeship Coaching Program is looking for upper year, graduate level or recent graduate applications with coaching experience.
Find out more.

Athletics and Recreation values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff and is committed to accessibility for all employees. The University of Waterloo seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism, and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from candidates who are members of equity-deserving groups with respect to race, ethnic origin, Indigenous status, religion, age, gender, body size, sexual orientation, ability, and/or disability or other characteristics not mentioned.

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