Student Employment

Each year Brock students are involved in the organization and supervision of our recreational programs. There are many opportunities to join our programs teams to deliver our aquatics, intramurals, fitness or youth programs. There are also administration positions available at our welcome desk and operational position at our equipment room. There are even openings to volunteer in our Children’s Movement Program and with our Brock Niagara Penguins adaptive sport teams.

Spring and summer positions

A select number of positions for the spring and summer will open up on January 1, 2026

All other 2026-27 school year positions will open on February 1, 2026

Brock University is actively committed to diversity and the principles of Employment Equity and invites applications from all qualified candidates. Women, Indigenous peoples, members of visible minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We will accommodate the needs of the applicants and the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the selection process, as outlined in the Employee Accommodation Policy.

Looking for current jobs?

For the most up-to-date postings and to apply, visit Brock’s Career page.

Application deadlines and process

Youth University

The application process will open
December 5 & close January 31, 2026

Other areas of Recreation

The application process for the other areas of Recreation (listed below) will open
February 1 & close February 28, 2026

  • Central Equipment Room (CAGE)
  • Intramurals
  • Welcome Desk
  • The Zone

Applications accepted on an ongoing basis


Lifeguards/instructors – please email your application & resume to [email protected]


Group fitness instructors – please email your application & resume to [email protected]


Intramural officials – please apply through our Online form


Brock Niagara Penguins Volunteers – please email [email protected]

Job descriptions

Lifeguard/Instructor applications

are being accepted on an ongoing basis. Please email your application and resume to [email protected].

Job Description

Include with your application:

  1. Resume
  2. All copy of all current LSS awards/qualifications. For Lifesaving Society awards, simply hand in an up-to-date print-out from LSS website to prove qualifications. (Go to LSS Ontario “Find a Member – Check your qualifications” web page. You will need your LSS ID number.) For Standard First Aid CPR-C other than LSS you are required to show the original certification card.
  3. Two references: name and email address.
Required Qualifications for Brock Lifeguards:
  • National Lifeguard
  • LSS First Aid Update completed or Emergency First Aid Instructor
  • LSS Swim-for-Life Instructor
  • LSS Bronze Family Instructor (Bronze Medallion/Cross)
  • Standard First Aid & CPR-C

All required qualification courses are offered at Brock. See the Aquatics web page
for course dates, times & prices.

Volunteer positions

Application deadline for Winter 2026 is Jan. 7 at 12 noon

Job Descriptions: