Department of Recreation Studies Resources

Below are recreation employment opportunities available to students and alumni of the Recreation Studies programs. Volunteer opportunities can be found over at VOLT, on the Volunteer Opportunities page.

If you are an employer looking to post a recreation opportunity on our job board, please sign up for the self-managing job board system, Symplicity.

Did you know that the Recreation Studies Programs have celebrated over 50 years of Recreation Education? In that time, we have seen over 1000 alumni graduate from our programs. Our alumni are an important component of the success of our programs. They continue to make an impact by contributing to their local community with the skills and knowledge they've acquired.

Are you a Rec Studies Alumni who would you like to give back to the recreation community? We are always looking for alumni to enhance the programs through the following endeavours:

• Sponsor a scholarship or an award
• Apply for the alumni mentorship program
• Participate on a panel or as a guest speaker in one of the Rec Studies courses
• Write an article for our Perspectives Forum

Or volunteer as a recruitment team member by:

• Guest speaking at high schools
• Attending events, conferences and more on the Rec Studies Department’s behalf
• Assisting with the Rec Studies Social Media presence
• Attending an Information Session to speak on your experience in the program
• Share information about the Rec Studies Programs with colleagues and employees
• Provide a testimonial about your time in the programs
   

Please reach out to recreation [at] langara.ca (recreation[at]langara[dot]ca)  to learn more about how you can give back to the Recreation Studies Community.

Celebrating all of our students who won scholarships and awards in the Fall 2024 Semester!

1. Dylan Myers Emerging Leader Award
   Awarded to a student who is enrolled in Recreation Leadership Diploma or Bachelor of Recreation Management. The student must strive to enhance their community through volunteer projects or initiatives, have helped enhance the profile of the recreation and or parks profession through involvement in related professional associations or organizations and have demonstrated leadership qualities within their organization regardless of their position title. This may include mentoring or developing other staff, implementing innovative processes, or demonstrating exceptional public relations.

   Award recipient: Leticia Martel

    

2. Recreation Facility Association of B.C. Associate's Scholarship
   Awarded to a student who shows strong leadership and a high level of interest and aptitude in RECR 1162. The recipient must also demonstrate a willingness to help their fellow classmates.

   Award recipient: Katelyn Lafleur

    

3.  DB Perks Commercial Aquatics Supply Award
   Awarded to a student who is enrolled in the Bachelor of Recreation Management Degree, and demonstrates an aptitude or interest in the areas of aquatic programming, aquatic facility operation, and or aquatic facility maintenance.

   Award recipient: Brendan Stonnell

    

4.  Mike Powley Memorial Recreation Scholarship
   Awarded to a full-time student enrolled in the third term of the Recreation Leadership Diploma Program who has demonstrated a high level of interest and aptitude in the Recreation 1160 course.

   Award recipient: Serena Chan

    

5. DB Perks & Associates Ltd. Scholarship
   Awarded to a full-time student enrolled in the third term of the Recreation Leadership Diploma Program. Student must have demonstrated a talent for and an interest in the aquatics area of recreation, as well as genuine interest in pursuing a career in the field.

   Award recipient: Aly Salayo

    

6. Dr. Philip Tso Entrance Scholarship
   The Dr. Philip Tso Scholarship was created to recognize and support mature students who have shown dedication in supporting minority and/or indigenous communities through recreation

   Award recipient: Tina Louie