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League Convenor
Posting Number: RC-26-09
Job Type: Casual Part-time, up to 12 Months, Non-Union
Salary Range: $25.10 to $34.05 per hour
Posted: Thursday, February 12, 2026
Application Deadline: Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 11:59 pm
The Opportunity
Recreation and Culture Services builds vibrant, healthy, active and connected communities by providing facilities and programs that give all Barrie residents an opportunity to participate in recreational activities. Key responsibilities include identifying community recreation needs and interests, developing and delivering recreation opportunities which meet these needs and interests, maintaining and operating recreational and cultural facilities to provide a setting for these activities, and managing the provision of space to external community providers and groups.
Under the general guidance and direction of the Recreation Programmer, and reporting to the Recreation Supervisor, the League Convenor is responsible for the co-ordination, administration and operation of the City of Barrie’s sports leagues and tournaments. Specifically, this front line position requires strong communication, time management, leadership, conflict resolution and excellent customer service skills.
Our Culture and Qualifications of the Job
Corporate Culture: Your workplace values align with our corporate values of Strive, Share and Care and you want to join us in providing exceptional services and programs to build a prosperous, growing and sustainable community.
Equally important to what we do is how we do it - your actions reflect our core accountabilities of Personal Awareness, Teamwork and Collaboration, Respect and Inclusion, Innovation, and Service Excellence, which define how we work together to succeed.
Education (degree/diploma/certifications)
- High School/College/University Student*
- *Minimum of 18 years of age
- Standard First Aid, CPR Level C, and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Certifications**
- HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development Certificate from HIGH FIVE® National**
**Must provide proof by first date of hire
Don’t meet the credentials as outlined but have years of directly related experience? Please see the City’s Education Equivalency Policy to determine if you may qualify for equivalency. Further information is available at www.barrie.ca/government-news/jobs
- Position Equivalency Code: N/A
Experience
- Basic computer literacy utilizing Microsoft Office Suite and Zoom
- Six (6) months of experience working or volunteering and performing duties related to the major responsibilities of the position; or minimum 24 months of league play experience
- Demonstrated experience with adults
Knowledge/Skill/Ability
- Demonstrated Ability to:
- maintain a high standard of customer service at all times
- perform in a manner which is consistent with corporate goals, vision, mission, and values
- exert effort to lift, push, pull, or carry objects for short periods of time
- exert effort to perform physical tasks such as standing, walking, reaching, grasping, bending forward, stooping, kneeling, crouching or turning
- Intermediate verbal communication, written communication, interpersonal, and customer service
- Intermediate computer literacy using the following systems and software: Basic computer literacy utilizing Microsoft Office Suite and Zoom
- Availability to work evenings, weekends, or holidays
Conditions of Employment
- Valid Ontario Class "G2" or greater Driver's Licence in good standing with a reliable vehicle to use on corporate business
- Satisfactory Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Checks*
- This MUST be provided by first date of employment
*Please note that this is a requirement for any new employees to the City of Barrie in accordance with the Police Record Check Policy. Existing employees who have met this criteria will be exempt from this requirement.
Other Important Information
Work Term:12 Months – March 2026 to March 2027
Location: Various City of Barrie Recreation Centres; Allandale Recreation Centre - East Bayfield Community Centre - Peggy Hill Team Community Centre
Hours: The normal hours of work are up to and including 24 hours per week with a varying schedule to support business demand. *Include any additional schedule details from job description.
Wage:This is a casual part-time non-union position with the following 2025 pay range:
- Hourly Pay Rate: $25.10 to $34.05
What We Offer: This position includes optional enrollment in the OMERS Primary pension plan, access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), discounted rates for City Fitness Memberships and Transit Passes, and access to the Perkopolis Perks program, which provides exclusive access to discounts on a wide range of products and services available to all City employees.
How to Apply: Click the ‘Apply Now’ button at the top and/or bottom of the job posting to start the application process. Please note that emailed applications will not be considered.
Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive, only candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.
Why Barrie?
The City of Barrie is a vibrant, progressive, and growing community with deep connections to our heritage, to nature and to the opportunities surrounding us.
Our community values quality of life; the ability to play year-round with 300 hectares of park space, our beautiful waterfront, our lively downtown core and the nearby hills, wetlands, and forests. We also value connections; to our neighbours and the community, to our road and rail network, and to the opportunity Barrie provides to enjoy life.
Everything Barrie has to offer, from the water we drink to the roads we travel on, has one thing in common - municipal workers. Joining a municipality is one of the most rewarding, engaging, and exciting careers you could choose. It is a career you can take pride in knowing that every day you make a positive impact on an entire community. We are one team, with one goal and we all work together to continue making our community great.
The City of Barrie is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices and we will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise if you require Code-protected accommodation and we will work with you to meet your needs.
The job posting has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required of employees to do this job. For full position details, please request a copy of the Job Description by emailing RCS.Recruitment@Barrie.ca.
The City of Barrie is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices and we will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise if you require Code-protected accommodation and we will work with you to meet your needs.
The job posting has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this position. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required of employees to do this job. For full position details, please request a copy of the job description by emailing HR.Recruitment@Barrie.ca.