Reporting to the Director, Student Life, the Associate Director, Athletics & Recreation ("AD") oversees athletic complexes at the Trafalgar and Davis Campuses, and a fitness facility at Hazel McCallion Campus, to meet the needs of the Sheridan community and the communities of Halton/Peel. The AD provides leadership in the planning, budgeting and delivery of quality athletic and recreational activities and is responsible for the proactive and strategic development of programs to meet the needs of a diverse student population. In collaboration with the Director, Student Life, this role supports the development of community partnerships relating to athletics and recreation and coordinates/collaborates with programming within the Student Affairs department. This role supervises staff with responsibility for athletic facilities and recreational and varsity program delivery. The AD also supports initiatives to recruit and retain varsity student athletes, promote their academic success and participate in sectoral organizations relating to athletics and recreation at the direction of Student Affairs administration.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Providing leadership in the implementation of policies and procedures. Providing leadership and motivation in developing plans to enhance spirit and connectedness through athletic and recreational activities.
• Liaising with Academic and Administrative areas to ensure the integration of programs and activities. On an ongoing basis, conducting research into the trends in college-level athletic and recreational activities. Advising on policy relevant to varsity sport at the College.
• Providing direct leadership and supervision to the Athletics and Recreation staff, including identification of staffing requirements, recruiting, training, mentoring/coaching, succession planning, retention, performance management and evaluation. Assigning workload and examining and redefining roles/responsibilities, as necessary, to ensure effective and efficient use of resources.
• Working with Director and Student Affairs Admin to develop integrated revenue generating initiatives and sponsorships with internal and external partners. Supporting the development of business partnerships in the Community, fee for service/usage programs/activities.
• In collaboration with Advancement, Student Affairs administration, supports the growth and administration of builds a scholarship fund for varsity student athletes.
• Supporting tutoring, advising and other academic success programs for varsity athletes. Taking responsibility for retention and success of varsity athletes. Recruiting athletes for the college's varsity teams. Participating in the development and implementation of strategic directions for the Division. Participating in appropriate college-wide initiatives/committees. Representing the College at Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA), Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) and other athletic organizations.

About You

You have a commitment to advancing equity, diversity and inclusivity, recognize and value the diverse and intersectional identities of our community and promote a sense of belonging.

You are a self-directed natural leader with a highly collaborative spirit which, combined with your keen interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills, empowers you to build positive and collaborative relationships, lead, develop and motivate staff, create and maintain a positive organizational culture.

You exercise sound judgment, diplomacy, discretion, and sensitivity to confidentiality and privacy and are able to handle stressful situations, make decisions, negotiate and handle all levels of conflict in a time sensitive environment.

The successful candidate will also meet the following qualifications:

• Master’s degree in business and/or recreational programming.
• 5 to 7 years experience working within post-secondary education with varsity athletics and recreational programming. (equivalency to be considered).
• Must have an understanding of OCAA, CCAA level sports and college level recreational activities.
• Must have experience with advertising and marketing. Must have experience with budgeting and project management.

Who We Are

Every member of the Sheridan community is passionate about the transformational role we play in people’s lives. Our strategic plan, Sheridan 2027: Forging the Future (https://www.sheridancollege.ca/sheridan2027), charts a path towards a new ground-breaking model of higher education that reshapes post-secondary education and better prepares students for the future. We are committed to demonstrably advancing equity, diversity, and inclusivity. Diversity is our strength and fuels our commitment to excellence. Across our campuses, we’re making meaningful strides towards developing an equitable and inclusive community.

• For more information, visit: Why Work at Sheridan

Other Details
Faculty/Department: Student Affairs
Primary Work/Campus Location: Trafalgar (may be assigned activities at any Sheridan campus)
Work Categorization: Hybrid Position | On-site at least 3 days/week
Reference #: J0725-0237
Employee Group: Administrative
Payband: NN
Salary Range: $112,315 - $140,393
Application Deadline: July 20, 2025

Sheridan is deeply committed to implementing the Calls to Action framed by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. We acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nations, Anishinaabe Nation, Huron-Wendat and the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. Sheridan is situated on these lands, and it is our collective responsibility to honour and respect those who have gone before us, those who are here, and those who have yet to come. We are grateful for the opportunity to be working on this land.

Sheridan values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. Sheridan regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. Sheridan seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism, and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including those who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit/Inuk, Black, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

Sheridan will provide job applicants with accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. To request accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

You may be asked to provide copies of your educational credentials at the time of interview. Upon hire, we require official confirmation of educational credentials and Canadian equivalency assessments, if applicable.