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Casual/Student Employment

Casual Opportunities

Queen's Athletics & Recreation is one of the largest student employers on campus, giving students a chance to get involved on campus, develop life and professional skills and also connect with other members of the Queen's University community.

Some of the exciting jobs on campus with Athletics & Recreation include being an intramural referee, working as a facilities staff member, teaching fitness classes, working varsity games as a home events staff member, working as a member of the communications and marketing team and much more! With so many different opportunities every year, working at Athletics & Recreation is a rewarding experience that allows you to balance your work with your academic calendar.

Please see the list below for positions that are offered with Athletics & Recreation. The positions that are open for application will be noted in green in the Apply Now column. Positions that are not open, but are available to view and to inquire about, are noted in red, while positions that are coming available soon will appear in gold.

Job Title (Click for Job Description)

Deadline

Apply Now (If Open)

Advancement

Advancement Student AssistantCLOSED - Not currently accepting applications

Aquatics

Aquatics Leadership and First Aid SupervisorCLOSED - Not currently accepting applications
Aquatics Instructor/LifeguardCLOSED - Not currently accepting applications
Black Student LifeguardCLOSED - Not currently accepting applications
Black Student Swim InstructorCLOSED - Not currently accepting applications

Customer Service

Q-Services Team MemberCLOSED - Not currently accepting applications

Facilities, Operations and Events

Facilities and Operations
Outdoor Assistant CoordinatorCLOSED - Not currently accepting applications
Facility Staff - OutdoorCLOSED - Not currently accepting applications
Facility Staff - IndoorCLOSED - Not currently accepting applications
Facility Supervisor - IndoorCLOSED - Not currently accepting applications
Retail
Concessions and Pop-up Q Shop Team MemberCLOSED - Not currently accepting applications
Event Delivery
Event Delivery - General StaffCLOSED - Not currently accepting applications
Events Delivery - SupervisorCLOSED - Not currently accepting applications
Events InternCLOSED - Not currently accepting applications

Fitness & Wellness

Group Fitness
Cultural Dance InstructorOngoingOPEN - Apply Now
Cycle InstructorOngoingOPEN - Apply Now
Group Fitness InstructorOngoingOPEN - Apply Now
Group Fitness SupervisorCLOSED - Not currently accepting applications
Group Fitness Assistant SupervisorCLOSED - Not currently accepting applications
Yoga InstructorOngoingOPEN - Apply Now
Pilates InstructorOngoingOPEN - Apply Now
Zumba InstructorOngoingOPEN - Apply Now
Personal Training
PE-Q Personal Trainer SupervisorCLOSED - Not currently accepting applications
Certified Personal TrainerOngoingOPEN - Apply Now
Personal Trainer SupervisorCLOSED - Not currently accepting applications
Q Move
Q Move SupervisorCLOSED - Not currently accepting applications
Q Move CrewOngoingOPEN - Apply Now

High Performance

Gaels TutorCLOSED - Not currently accepting applications
Student-Athlete Academic Mentor (SAAM)CLOSED - Not currently accepting applications

Leagues & Tournaments

Intramural Convenor - Referee and Game ManagementCLOSED - Not currently accepting applications
Ice Hockey OfficialOngoingOPEN - Apply Now
Intramural MonitorCLOSED - Not currently accepting applications
Intramural OfficialOngoingOPEN - Apply Now

Marketing & Communications

Communications AssistantCLOSED - Not currently accepting applications
Play-by-Play CommentatorCLOSED - Not currently accepting applications
Photographer/VideographerCLOSED - Not currently accepting applications
Social Media Assistant - Queen's ARCCLOSED - Not currently accepting applications
Social Media Assistant - Queen's GaelsCLOSED - Not currently accepting applications

Strength & Conditioning

Club and Community Lead CoachCLOSED - Not currently accepting applications
Varsity Clubs Personal TrainerCLOSED - Not currently accepting applications
Strength & Conditioning InternCLOSED - Not currently accepting applications
Certified Personal TrainerCLOSED - Not currently accepting applications

Youth Programming

Q Camps Assistant SupervisorApplication Deadline: Jan. 16, 2026OPEN - Apply Now
Q Camps CounsellorApplication Deadline: Feb. 1, 2026OPEN - Apply Now
Q Camps SupervisorApplication Deadline: Jan. 16, 2026OPEN - Apply Now
Camp Support StaffApplication Deadline: Feb. 1, 2026OPEN - Apply Now
SWEP - Inclusion LeadCLOSED - Not currently accepting applications
SWEP - Lead Camp ProgrammerCLOSED - Not currently accepting applications

Why Work at Queen's Athletics & Recreation?

  • Help impact the way recreational programs and varsity sports are delivered on campus
  • Gain real-world, practical workplace skills and experience in a fun experiential learning environment
  • Build your network and gain valuable work experience
  • Advancement opportunities within the units and the department (View our role advancement chart)
  • Deliver exceptional recreation experiences to the Queen’s and Kingston community
  • Flexible hours that will fit around your student schedule
  • Make new friends and join a vibrant community
  • Work on campus

Career Services facilitates FREE workshops in Gordon Hall (3rd floor) throughout the academic year to help with your job application and interview process. By attending, you’ll gain valuable skills that can set you apart from the crowd! 

Prior to applying, we highly encourage you explore the following workshops: 

  1. Ramp Up Your Resume: This 50-minute session will help you use key strategies in your resume/CV for highlighting your unique skills, knowledge, and experience.
  2. Conquer the Cover Letter: During this workshop you will learn about key components and strategies that make the most difference when writing a cover letter. You will also work on exercises designed to get you started on customizing your cover letter.
  3. Winning Interviews: Attend your next interview feeling confident and prepared. Learn how to handle the "Tell Me About Yourself" opener, typical behavioural questions, difficult questions, and prepare questions for you to ask the interviewer.

The most current workshop schedule is always in MyCareer (check the calendar under the Events/Workshops tab). Workshops are FREE to all currently registered Queen's students; register via MyCareer.