Program Director

Program Director

Program Director

At 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's a spot waiting for you here with the Toronto Blue Jays!

Jays Care RBI Summer Edition Program Director
Jays Care Foundation | Toronto Blue Jays Baseball Club

Jays Care Foundation is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or other factors. If you're excited about this role but don't meet every qualification, we still encourage you to apply-you could be the right candidate even if your experience isn't an exact match.

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 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. This 10-week program runs afterschool 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 2500 youth attending Toronto District School Board (TDSB) Elementary Summer School.

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.

JAYS CARE RBI SUMMER EDITION PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Jays Care is looking for Program Directors to engage and lead youth (ages 6-13) in creative, fun,





and dynamic activities during our Jays Care RBI Summer Edition program. They will also manage a team of up to 10 Activity Leaders. Successful Summer Edition applicants will have experience leading recreational programs and working with children.

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.

REPORTS TO: Jays Care RBI Summer Edition Site Manager
CONTRACT DURATION: March 1, 2025 - August 13, 2025

- 5-10 hours/month (March to May)
- 24-40 hours/week (June)
- 35-45 hours/week (July to August)

PAY: $27/hour
WORK LOCATIONS:





Assigned to one of 13 schools within the TDSB (Toronto District School Board) (applicant will have opportunity to indicate location preference).
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications will be accepted until Sunday, November 15 at 11:59 pm. Applications will be processed and reviewed as they are received. Interviews will be offered on a rolling basis.

Jays Care RBI Summer Edition Program Director will:

- Serve as program leader, overseeing activities for approximately 200 youth participants
- Lead and delegate roles to a team of up to 10 Activity Leaders (programming specialist staff) and up to 40 additional 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 supplies & 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 guidelines

Our Ideal Candidate:

- 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 contract

At 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 beyond

To protect our people, brand and assets,





a pre-employment background check will be conducted. As part of our selection process, all candidates must clear a criminal background check. Additionally, a credit check and drivers abstract may be required depending on the role.

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 .

Schedule:Part time
Shift: Day
Length of Contract: 5 Months
Work Location:1 Blue Jays Way (210), Toronto, ON
Travel Requirements: Up to 10%
Posting Category/Function: Project Management & Coordination
Requisition ID: 239130

Posting Notes:Toronto Blue Jays

Location:
Toronto, ON, CA

Being a Rogers team member comes with some great perks & benefits including:
• Health & well-being benefits
• Donation matching
• Paid time off for volunteering
• Wealth Accumulation including: Pension plan & Employee stock options
• Generous employee discounts
• Leadership development, Mentorship, and Coaching programs

*available for full-time and part-time permanent employees, some restrictions apply

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