Coordinator, Student-Athlete Academic Support

University of Toronto

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 3 campuses. In achieving this vision, the Faculty is guided by values of integrity, respect, equity and diversity. For more information, please visit kpe.utoronto.ca

Your opportunity:

Reporting to the Director, Interuniversity and High Performance Athletics and under the general supervision of the Assistant Manager, Student-Athlete Services, the incumbent provides a wide range of academic success support services, activities and guidance to interuniversity and high performance student-athletes.

Working in a diverse, fast-paced, energetic team environment, the incumbent will be detail oriented and deliver accurate, effective, and efficient support while projecting a welcoming, positive and professional image for the Varsity Blues program at the University of Toronto. This position collaborates closely with interuniversity coaches, registrars, and on-campus student support staff to promote the well-being, inclusion, holistic development, and academic success of student athletes, empowering them to thrive both within and beyond sport.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering and promoting student-athlete service programs, opportunities and/or initiatives, including academic success, accessibility, health and wellness consulting, career training and transition support programs.
• Liaising with student-athletes, team leaders, athletic and academic staff to foster collaboration, advance service delivery and ensure consistent administration procedures are followed.
• Verifying athlete eligibility in relation to University, OUA and USports rules and regulations.
• Developing program materials and resources for student-athletes, including editing content for brochures, newsletters, websites and handbooks.
• Determining activities and logistical details for student-athlete service programming that will enrich the student-athlete experience and facilitate success. This will also include coordinating the schedule for student-athlete service programs.
• Directing the activities of casual staff and submit time sheets for data processing.
• Creating and updating students records and processing academic conflict letters maintaining confidentiality of information.
• Keeping well-informed about student service programs across all three campuses and providing informed advice and guidance on athletic eligibility, as well as the integration and enhancement of student-athlete services.

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Kinesiology or acceptable combination of equivalent experience
• Minimum two years experience in student-athletes services, University sport programming or equivalent experience in a University or similar academic setting
• Minimum two years experience developing program materials and resource for student-athletes
• A solid understanding of Ontario University Athletics (OUA) and U SPORTS eligibility rules required
• Familiarity with University of Toronto academic rules, regulations, and student support resources on all 3 campuses
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a diverse group of students and University colleagues
• Knowledge in the practical application of student development theory and academic learning strategies
• Good problem solving, multi tasking and organization skills
• Demonstrated initiative and motivation and ability to maintain confidentiality in a fast-paced diverse environment

Assets (Nonessential):

• Ontario College of Teachers certification is an asset.

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Communicator
• Cooperative
• Organized
• Self-directed
• Team player

Closing Date: 10/28/2026, 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: Student Services

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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

• 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

• Indigenous Substantiation Process

• The University of Toronto has implemented a process to substantiate Indig