Resources
KSRAA is committed to the lifelong learning and engagement of our alumni members. This list of resources will help you research positions in your field.
Job Search
Website | Types of Postings | Location | Degree applicability |
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Alberta Recreation & Parks Association (ARPA) | Primarily recreation | Alberta | BARST/BKin |
BC Sport Job Board | |||
British Columbia Recreation & Parks Association | Recreation | British Columbia | BARST/BKin |
Calgary Board of Education | Teaching | Calgary | BKin/BEd |
Calgary Catholic School District | Teaching | Calgary | BKin/BEd |
campusBRIDGE (U of A Career Centre Job Postings) | Varied | Alberta | All |
Charity Village | Mostly non-profit and NGO postings | Worldwide | All |
City of Calgary | Varied | Calgary | All |
City of Edmonton | Varied | Edmonton | All |
Edmonton Catholic School Board | Teaching | Edmonton | BKin/BEd |
Edmonton Public School Board | Teaching | Edmonton | BKin/BEd |
Government of Alberta | Varied | Alberta | All |
Hockey Alberta Job Board | |||
Idealist | Varied | North America | All |
Indeed | Varied | Province-wide | BScKin |
Jump in Sport | Varied | Worldwide | All |
NIRSA | Intramurals & recreation, primarily at the university/college level | USA | BKin & BARST |
SIRC | Volunteer and paid positions in sports related fields | Canada | All |
The Gist Sports Job Board |
Professional Development
Course or Event | Topic(s) | Type | Dates | Notes |
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Adapted Physical Activity Graduate Certificate | Adapted | Professional Development - can lead to a Master of Arts degree | ||
Alberta Recreation & Parks Association | Recreation and Parks | Conference and Professional Development Resources | ||
Ever Active Schools - Shaping the Future | Shaping the Future Conference | Recreation/Education - Conference | April | |
Health & Physical Education Council (HPEC) Conferences and Resources | Education | Conference | May | Location changes throughout Alberta |
Indigenous Sport and Recreation Graduate Certificate | Designed to help working professionals gain a deeper understanding of the cultural context of Indigenous communities through sport and recreation | Professional Development - can lead to a Master of Arts degree | All | Offered through the Faculty |
International Physical Literacy Conference | Physical Literacy | Conference | Spring | Alternates with International LTAD conference. |
KSR Recreation Forum | Skill Development | Professional Development Workshop | ||
NCCP E-Learning Modules | Coaching | Certifications | ||
NIRSA | Collegiate recreation | Conference | Spring | |
Petro-Canada Sport Leadership sportif Conference | Sport | Conference | November | |
Sport and Recreation Management Graduate Certificate | Online program aimed at enhancing management and leadership skills in the fields of recreation, sport, and health. | Professional Development - can lead to a Master of Arts degree | All | Offered through the Faculty |
YDRS Bi-Annual Conference | Youth Development through Recreation Services Symposium | Conference | Fall | bi-annually |
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