About Us

Recreation Services is part of the Active Living department within the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management at the U of M.

We are pleased to offer membership services and recreational programming for 27,000 U of M Students, U of M Faculty & Staff, Alumni and the Community.

Recreation Services has been offering quality programs and services for more than 78 years.

Michelle Akinola michelle.akinola@ad.umanitoba.ca
Coordinator Membership & Customer Service, Joe Doupe Centre 204-789-3866
   
Emily George Emily.George@ad.umanitoba.ca
Coordinator, Adult Wellness and Leagues 204-474-7062
   
Charwin Dahl Charwin.Dahl@ad.umanitoba.ca
Coordinator of Membership Services 204-474-9210
   
Jennifer Bryant Jen.Bryant@ad.umanitoba.ca
Coordinator Fitness Testing & Conditioning 204-474-7976
   
Kerri Chase Kerri.Chase@ad.umanitoba.ca
Program Coordinator, Joe Doupe Centre 204-789-3617
   
Kyla Ray Kyla.Ray@ad.umanitoba.ca
Coordinator Intramurals & Clubs 204-474-7077
   
Mandy Johnson Mandy.Johnson@ad.umanitoba.ca
Director of Membership Services 204-474-8755
   
Ryan Quesnel ryan.quesnel@ad.umanitoba.ca
Marketing Coordinator 204-474-7016
   
Gary Thompson gary.thompson@ad.umanitoba.ca
Director, Active Living Centre 204-474-8628
   
Jared Ladobruk Jared.Ladobruk@ad.umanitoba.ca
Director of Programs 204-474-8756
   
Ulla Liljegren Ulla.Liljegren@ad.umanitoba.ca
Coordinator Fitness & Lifestyle Services 204-474-6476
   
Christine Majury Christine.Majury@ad.umanitoba.ca
Customer Service Supervisor 204-474-6238
   
Chris Dalton  
Customer Service Representative 204-474-7864
   
Karen Murison  
Customer Service Representative 204-474-7864
   
Oreleen Langlois  
Customer Service Representative 204-474-7864

Many U of M students and alumni are employed with us. We currently employ over 150 students, casual staff and recent grads.

General Employment Application Form (PDF)

Customer Service Team

Getting active and staying involved is the path to student success. Being in good health and prepared academically, emotionally and financially gives students their best start to university.

Recreation Services Mission
To inspire and facilitate students and staff of the University of Manitoba and the community to embrace active healthy lifestyles through involvement in a diverse assortment of enjoyable and educational experiences that will contribute to improved quality of life.