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.