Date Posted: July 17, 2025
Req ID: 44316
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Kinesiology and Physl Ed.
Department: Faculty of Kinesiology and Physl Ed.
Campus: St. George Campus (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 58347

Description:

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 three campuses. In achieving this vision, the Faculty is guided by values of integrity, respect, equity and diversity https://kpe.utoronto.ca/.

Your opportunity:

Under the general direction of the Director of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, and through close communication and collaboration with managers across the Faculty, the Assistant Manager, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion is responsible for consulting on and assisting in the development and implementation of diverse and comprehensive physical activity and sport programs and events, as well as equity initiatives and procedures, with an educational and participant-centered framework and an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, lens.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assist in developing and implementing programs and services that support the unit's objectives in creating programs and events that serve a student population over many axes of difference
• Ensure effective and efficient systems and procedures are in place to manage equity issues, including regular liaison with Co-Curricular and academic faculty, staff, and on and off campus partners and stakeholders
• Consult on and assist in planning and implement components of curricular or co-curricular programs and activities
• Champion the development and delivery of comprehensive education and awareness programs within the Curricular and Co- Curricular Program area on systems of power and oppression, disabling structures, anti-racism, pathways towards reconciliation, equity, diversity, inclusion, belonging, and accessibility issues
• Monitor financial information relating to programs and partnerships, including budgeting and grants
• Responsible for theensuring consistent and excellent delivery of client services using best practices and with established procedures
• Report program effectiveness and success based on established learning outcomes and goals

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology and Physical Education, Health Education, Sports Administration, Sociology of Sport, Equity Studies, Indigenous Studies, Diaspora Studies, Women and Gender Studies, Gender and Sexual Diversity Studies, or Physical Cultural Studies or equivalent acceptable combination of education and experience
• Minimum four years experience in planning, implementing, promoting, and delivering, movement, physical activity and sports programs and events
• Between two to four years of demonstrated experience developing and implementing programs, specifically for equity-seeking populations, and the promotion of awareness of equity, diversity, anti-racism, and accessibility issues
• Demonstrated experience in the development of sustainable partnerships with internal and external community partners and a broad range of stakeholders
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong computer competencies with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, tact and discretion
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated conflict resolution and problem-solving skills

Assets (Nonessential):

• Experience with facility booking software, including the ability to input and generate reports using the Faculty's program registration system (Fusion), an asset
• Experience working with instructors and coaches is an asset
• Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative methodologies for evaluation an asse
• Understanding of adult learning styles and educational theory around learning outcomes an asset

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Accountable
• Achievement oriented
• Adaptable
• Approachable
• Articulate
• Cooperative

Closing Date: July 28, 2025, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:

USW Pay Band 13 -- $86,340 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $110,415. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.

Job Category: Athletics

Lived 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.

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 http://uoft.me/UP.

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 [email protected].