Jays Care RBI Summer Edition Program Director - Jobs in Yorkville

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Jays Care RBI Summer Edition Program DirectorAt the Toronto Blue Jays, our mission is to get better every day to win world series championships and celebrate with our fans across Canada. Whether you are part of our team on or off the field, we have an unwavering commitment to elevate every aspect of our roles, consistently innovating and delivering excellence each day.We offer a unique and exciting experience that extends beyond the ballpark, whether you are passionate about baseball or simply interested in becoming a part of a multifaceted, diverse sports organization, we welcome you.If you are motivated to help bring World Series Championships back to Canada and to celebrate with our fans, there #39;s a spot waiting for you here with the Toronto Blue Jays!Jays Care RBI Summer Edition Program DirectorJays Care Foundation | Toronto Blue Jays Baseball ClubJays Care is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.Don #39;t meet every single requirement in this posting Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification or requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate!Jays Care will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process. If you have difficulty using our online application system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email anya.haldemann@bluejays.com . Please note this email is only for accommodation requests. Resumes sent to this email address will not be considered.ABOUT US:Jays Care Foundation, the charitable arm of the Toronto Blue Jays, uses the power of baseball to create positive social change in communities across Canada. We are currently looking for passionate and dedicated staff to deliver our RBI programs in Toronto.Our RBI programs ( https://www.mlb.com/bluejays/community/jays-care/rbi ) include:RBI Spring (April to June) - an inclusive baseball/softball program implemented in partnership with schools to remove any barriers that students may face getting into the game. Beginning in April, the program runs afterschool for 10 weeks for students in grades 4-8 to participate in weekly practices and organized games.RBI Summer Edition (July to August) - an initiative that offers daily programming in July and August for over 2800 youth attending Toronto District School Board (TDSB) Elementary Summer School.Successful Summer Edition applicants will have experience leading recreational programs and working with children. The role begins in June with a robust onboarding and training schedule, days and time TBD.*Please note: There is no overlap between RBI Spring and RBI Summer Edition; if interested, candidates are encouraged to apply for positions within both programs. Based on performance, successful RBI Spring staff will have the opportunity and be encouraged to continue working for RBI Summer Edition.All interested applicants should be aware that this is an in-person role, employed by Jays Care with a seasonal fixed-term contract. Camp staff are expected to be present at their designated job site each day of their summer contract, as well as attend all mandatory staff training.POSITION TITLE: JAYS CARE RBI SUMMER EDITION PROGRAM DIRECTORREPORTS TO: Jays Care RBI Summer Edition Site ManagerDURATION: June 10, 2024 - August 14, 2024.PAY: $23/hourWORK HOURS: During Camp, 35 hours per week. Training hours may vary.WORK LOCATIONS: Assigned to one of 14 schools within the TDSB (Toronto District School Board) (applicant will have opportunity to indicate location preference).APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications will be accepted until Sunday, March 24 at 11:59 pm. Applications will be processed and reviewed as they are received. Interviews will be offered on a rolling basis. Successful applicants will receive invites to interview no sooner than January 17th.THE MISSIONEngage and lead youth (ages 6-13) in creative, fun, and dynamic activities during our Jays Care RBI Summer Edition program.THE ROLE- Serve as program leader, overseeing activities for approximately 200 youth participants- Lead and delegate roles to a team of up to 10 programming specialist staff and up to 50 frontline staff within the site- Working with program team, create a robust and engaging 6-week programming calendar, incorporating arts, sports, STEM and free play- Ensure that the programming calendar is kept up to date and distributed among staff on time- Solicit and act on program feedback from staff and youth participants- Develop and plan opportunities for field trips, liaising with administrative staff to define and accommodate logistical needs- Connect with staff about day-to-day programming and addressing any behavioural needs or challenges presented by youth participants- Identify opportunities for staff to take on leadership roles within day-to-day programming- Assess, plan for and order suppliesamp; materials required for summer programming- Provide leadership, problem solving strategies and mentoring to youth and staff, serving as a role model to children and staff members, exemplifying leadership, and problem solving- Participate in a dynamic training to provide you with all the tools needed to lead a positive and safe program environment- Ensure that effective safety protocols are followed, including physical, emotional, and site safety measures- Create a warm, safe, and welcoming presence in all encounters with staff, youth and caring adults- Address any behaviour concerns immediately using Jays Care RBI Summer Edition behaviour management protocols and guidelinesTHE APPLICANT- Prior leadership experience in a youth-centred environment (sports teams, camps, schools, clubs)- Mature and capable of working independently- Dynamic leader who can engage with staff and caring adults- Ability to respond to new and changing situations- Safe, inclusive, and thoughtful- Open-minded and able to accommodate the needs of a diverse population- Capable of leading large teams and small teams- Applicant has graduated secondary school by the beginning of the contractTHE ORGANIZATIONAbout Jays Care Foundation:- We boast a warm, welcoming and supportive team culture- We offer a wide variety of opportunities to develop your leadership potential and grow your resume with new skills and experiences- You will have opportunities to win monetary scholarships for college/university and staff recognition awards / prizes (with great Blue Jays swag! )- Work alongside friendly and inspiring young leaders from your community and beyondTo learn more, visit jayscare.com.At Rogers, we believe the key to a strong business, is a diverse workforce where equity and inclusion are core to making everyone feel like they belong. We do this by embracing our diversity, celebrating our different perspectives, and working towards creating environments that empower our people to bring their whole selves to work. Everyone who applies for a job will be considered. We recognize the business value in creating a workplace where each team member has the tools to reach their full potential by removing any barriers for equal participation. We work with our candidates who are experiencing a disability throughout the recruitment process to ensure that they have what they need to be at their best. Please reach out to our recruiters and hiring managers to begin a conversation about how we can ensure that you deliver your best work. You matter to us! For any questions, please visit the Recruitment Process FAQ (https://performancemanager4.successfactors.com/doc/custom/RCI/Recruitment_Process-FAQ-EN.pdf) .Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check as part of the hiring process.Schedule: Part timeShift: DayLength of Contract: 3 MonthsWork Location: 1 Blue Jays Way (210), Toronto, ONTravel Requirements: Up to 10%Posting Category/Function: Project Managementamp; CoordinationRequisition ID: 299222Posting Notes: Rogers Sportsamp; MediaLocation:Toronto, ON, CABeing a Rogers team member comes with some great perksamp; benefits including:· Healthamp; well-being benefits· Donation matching· Paid time off for volunteering· Wealth Accumulation including: Pension planamp; Employee stock options· Generous employee discounts· Leadership development, Mentorship, and Coaching programs*available for full-time and part-time permanent employees, some restrictions applyLooking for career guidance and inspirationCatch up on the latest episodes of For the Love of Work (https://fortheloveofwork.ca/) podcast with Dr. Sonia Kang.