Program Supervisor, Keep Playing Kids

Program Supervisor, Keep Playing Kids 

JAM is your one-stop shop for all things PLAY! Whether you're looking to join recreational sports leagues across North America or plan a hilarious corporate team-building event, JAM does it all! We’re looking for a new teammate to help us deliver unforgettable experiences as we connect more people through play than ever before.

Our Core Values:

• Chase the Vision
• Deliver What You Promise
• Take Pride in What You Do
• Get Shit Done
• Treat Everyone Like Your Best Friend
• Find a Better Way

Mission: Lead JAM’s not-for-profit youth sports program, delivering excellent youth programming through a network of partners, build program awareness, grow the footprint, and achieve fundraising targets.  

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

Youth program operations:

• Plan and run safe, engaging, well-organized, multi-week after school and summer youth sports programs.
• Oversee and direct a team of lead coaches and volunteers.
• Coordinate logistics, equipment, schedules, partner agreements, program communication and manage the budget.
• Work closely with the JAM shared services teams to assist with program operations.  

Community partnerships:

• Attract, build and manage relationships with community partners to deliver KPK experiences through their organizations.  

Fundraising:

• Bring in funds to help deliver and grow KPK, including researching, writing and managing grant applications
• KPK fundraising events
• Work to grow JAM player donations.
• Assist Partnerships Manager and Corporate Events Director to generate funds for KPK through corporate partnerships and third-party fundraising events.

Marketing and Promotion:

• Grow awareness for the KPK program, with specific focus on ensuring JAM Sports players understand that playing in JAM leagues helps underserved kids play for free.
• Build and amplify the KPK story through KPK and JAM channels including social media, website, email and events.

Growth:

• Expand the KPK program footprint to more regions where JAM Sports operates.  

QUALIFICATIONS and EXPERIENCE

Youth and Sport Programming:

• 3-5 years of diverse experience in sports
• You've worked with kids and led youth sport programs at summer camps, or similar
• Solid understanding of safeguarding best practices when working with youth
• Able to manage a program budget, coaches, volunteers, schedules and timelines in an efficient and organized manner
• Experience in the not-for-profit sector

Communications and Grant writing:

• Excellent written and verbal presentation skills.
• You are the main contact for this program and need to be able to tell the KPK story across many difference channels and audiences.
• Experience researching, writing and submitting grant applications, ideally with successful awards. 

Marketing and Promotion:

• Experience developing content for social media and events
• Basic photo, video, website and graphic design skills are an asset
• You are a skilled fundraiser and have promotional and marketing experience

Partnerships:

• Successful track record working with community and corporate groups

Education:

• Post-secondary education in recreation, kinesiology, sport management, communications, not-for-profit management or a related field is an asset. 

Requirements:

• Clear Vulnerable Sector Check, valid driver’s license and preferably have access to a vehicle (though not mandatory).  

HOURS AND COMPENSATION 

• 10 vacation days and 10 personal days to start.
• Full benefits after 3 months, plus the company RRSP matching program.

• Full-time, typically 9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday, with some evening and weekend program or event work. 
• Hybrid work environment with an expected 3-4 days in the Toronto office, plus on-site time at KPK programs and events as needed.
• Salary range $53,000 - $63,000, commensurate with experience, plus performance incentives up to 10% of base salary based on achievement.

Application deadline is Monday, November 23rd at 10:00 AM EST.

JAM Is for Everyone 

We at JAM are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and are pleased to be an equal opportunity employer. All candidates will be given equal consideration regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity/expression/orientation, age or disability. Our devotion to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable environment is reflected in our work culture as well as the services we offer.