Minor League Operations Business Manager

Mission: 

Provide operational leadership and support to the Director, Player Development and Director, Minor League Operations in the daily execution of Player Development and High-Performance departments, foster an environment that reflects the Toronto Blue Jays' commitment to player development while advancing the organization's shared goal of bringing a World Series championship back to Canada.

Position Summary: 

The role is responsible for overseeing and executing a wide range of administrative, financial, and logistical functions to support our players and staff. This position plays a critical role in ensuring accurate payroll, insurance, housing, travel, and operational support for the players and staff across our Player Development Complex (PDC) and affiliate teams while maintaining compliance with team policies and the Minor League Collective Bargaining Agreement. 

Key Responsibilities

Player Operations and Compliance:

• Oversee all aspects of the Minor League Player insurance program, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely administration.
• Generate first-year Uniform Player Contracts (UPCs) for newly drafted players.
• Manage Continuing Education Program (CEP) payments for eligible players.
• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date PDC player roster, reflecting all players present at the Player Development Complex.
• Provide administrative oversight to support Team and CBA requirements, including expense report review, corporate AMEX processing, and system updates (e.g., EBIS).
• Partner with People Operations to coordinate HR-related processes for Minor League departments.

Financial Responsibilities: 

• Manage invoice entry and payment processing for Player Development and High-Performance departments.
• Own and manage the reimbursement reconciliation process between the Toronto Blue Jays and our affiliate teams, ensuring accuracy and timely completion. 
• Oversee per diem administration for players and staff across all applicable programs. 
• Support the Finance Department with preparation and administration of semi-monthly player payroll. 

Housing, Travel and Logistics:

• Manage player and staff housing programs, including:
  • Spring Training, Extended Spring Training, Florida Complex League, Off-Season programs, In-Season player housing. 
• Lead player travel coordination, including travel to and from the Player Development  Complex, affiliate assignments, and end-of-season travel. 
• Oversee bussing operations for PDC-based programs including Spring Training, Extended Spring Training, Florida Complex League, and off-season programs.
• Oversee rental car bookings. 

Vendor and Stakeholder Management:

• Act as the primary liaison with the Food Service provider, ensuring clear communication and accurate, up-to-date meal head counts. 
• Partner closely with internal departments and affiliate teams to ensure seamless operational execution and issue resolution. 

Qualifications and Skills: 

• 3-5 years of office or operations management experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Exceptional organizational, time management, and information-processing skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and Oracle.
• Strong experience managing administrative and operational systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced, high-performance environment
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred. 

Additional Requirements:

• Willingness to relocate to the Greater Tampa, Florida area.

Blue Jays has a strong commitment to diversity, accessibility, and inclusion. Everyone who applies for a job will be considered. We encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply and join us in shaping the future of our club. Together, we will build a team that reflects the richness of the game and the communities that we represent. 

Throughout the recruitment process, we are dedicated to working with candidates who have accessibility needs to ensure they have the necessary support to perform at their best. Questions regarding accessibility throughout the recruitment process can be directed to tbj.careers@bluejays.com