About this role
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.
$53,000 - $63,000