Overview
Sport Program Lead, MLSE LaunchPad
ABOUT MLSE LAUNCHPAD
MLSE LaunchPad is the first facility of its kind in North America, built to provide sport and life skills programming for thousands of youth facing barriers in the Greater Toronto Area. Equipped with multi-sport courts and classrooms, MLSE LaunchPad strives to be a place where youth facing barriers recognize and reach their potential through sport. To learn more visit MLSELaunchPad.org.
WHY WORK HERE?
MLSE LaunchPad aspires to be an organization where all staff members feel valued, informed, share in decision-making processes, and have the opportunity for personal and professional growth. MLSE LaunchPad is committed to providing meaningful programming and experiences to support youth in our community through shared vision and values. We recognize our staff through appreciation events, flexible hours, and training opportunities.
JOB OVERVIEW
MLSE LaunchPad has been providing engaging, fun, and diverse Sport For Development program offerings for youth ages 6-29 in the GTA since March 2017. We facilitate proprietary sport programs and work with partner organizations to offer programming under four pillars: Healthy Body, Healthy Mind, Ready for School, and Ready for Work.
Our staff team is at the core of everything that we do and is a differentiator for us in terms of the quality of our programming, our ability to build relationships with youth, and our commitment to being representative of and embedded in the community that we serve.
To fill the position of Sport Program Lead, MLSE LaunchPad is seeking someone who is knowledgeable in youth sport programs, small sided-games, and has experience working with diverse youth populations. Sport Program Leads are also experienced supervising a staff team, developing sport-specific program plans, and monitoring program outcomes. Sport Program Leads are FUN, adaptable, patient, kind, apt at evaluating staff and providing feedback, and able to relate well to youth of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. Sport Program Leads operate under the guidance of the Coordinators, Sport Programming.
Sport Program Leads are responsible for the design, implementation and evaluation of sport programming for participants that includes age-appropriate activities and all elements of MLSE LaunchPad core programming standards. These include physical literacy for our younger age group (6-10), life skill integration at the teenage level (11+) and progressive sport skill development.
RESPONSIBILITES
• Foster a culture of warmth, acceptance and fun at MLSE LaunchPad while ensuring that adherence to expectations, respect, and kindness are prioritized
• Lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of a sport program schedule for program participants that includes age-appropriate activities and all elements of MLSE LaunchPad core programming standards
• Plan sport programs/events to meet the needs of partner organizations while aligning outcomes with LTAD strategies, fundamental movement skills, and MLSE LaunchPad core programming standards
• Deliver Sport For Development programming for children and youth through coaching, instruction and facilitation
• Instruct sport programs based on the specific sport and life skills objectives of MLSE LaunchPad programs
• Liaise with Sport Program Assistants to ensure a complete understanding of program plan delivery, objectives, expectations, and individual roles and responsibilities
• Ensure general program readiness including equipment lists, lesson plans, games, and activities for a range of abilities
• Communicate effectively with the Coordinators, Sport Programming regarding program needs and improvements
• Check that any equipment or facilities used in the delivery of the program plan are safe, in good working order, and free of risk
REQUIREMENTS
• High level of experience working with children and youth from diverse communities
• Desire to better our community and city by working with young people
• Ability to interact with diverse communities and community organizations with high energy
• Experience leading youth sport programming
• Background and knowledge leading children and youth sport, recreation, and/or physical activity programs
• HIGH FIVE training, NCCP Certifications, sport specific coaching certifications
• Standard First Aid and CPR certifications
• Must submit a clear Vulnerable Sector and background check
• Ability to work flexible hours including multiple evenings and weekends
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership 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 [email protected] . Please note this email is only for accommodation requests. Resumes sent to this email address will not be considered.
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