Assistant, Sport Development

At Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership (MLSE), we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that is representative of our community and where all employees feel they belong and can reach their full potential. We are Canada’s preeminent leader in delivering top quality sport and entertainment experiences and one of North America’s leading providers of exceptional fan experiences. We are the parent company of the National Hockey League’s Toronto Maple Leafs, the National Basketball Association’s Toronto Raptors, Major League Soccer’s Toronto FC, the Canadian Football League’s Toronto Argonauts and development teams with the Toronto Marlies (American Hockey League), Raptors 905 (NBA G League), Toronto FC II (MLS NEXT Pro League) and Raptors Uprising Gaming Club, the Toronto Raptors Esports franchise in the NBA 2K League.

MLSE owns and/or operates all the venues our teams play and train in, including Scotiabank Arena, BMO Field, Coca-Cola Coliseum, Ford Performance Centre, BMO Training Ground, and OVO Athletic Centre. We also provide fans in Toronto with incredible live music and entertainment events, as well as exceptional culinary experiences through our restaurants (e11even and RS) and clubs (Hot Stove Club, ScotiaClub and Platinum Club). Through MLSE Foundation, we have invested more than $45 million into Ontario communities since 2009 and with MLSE LaunchPad, we provide a place where youth facing barriers use sport to recognize and reach their potential.

We achieve all of this through our Common Purpose - to unite and empower our employees to create extraordinary moments for our fans and each other. Come be a part of the team.

As the Assistant, Sport Development, you will assist with planning and executing MLSE’s core youth programs, camps, and partner events and support a team of hourly staff.

You will be working on a fast paced, passionate and caring Sport Development Team. This team prides itself on creating the absolute best experience for the participants in our programs. We create a positive environment and build lifelong memories with the goal of continuing to grow our dedicated fanbase.

Position Type: Part Time, Contract 

Contract Length: 4 Months

• Acting as the day-to-day contact for Sport Development programming. You will collaborate across departments for program integration (sponsorship, tickets, research & development, equity, diversity & inclusion, etc.). There are multiple priorities and considerations that go into everything that we do. In addition to internal coordination, you will build and maintain relationships and strong communication channels with parents and the broader sport community.
• Assist with the planning and execution of our Sport Development programs.This includes Camps, Clinic Series’, Coaches Open Houses along with our Corporate & Community Partner events and NHL, MLS & NBA mandated events. You will also support MLSE Foundation & MLSE Launchpad events.
• Assist with managing our social and web presence.You will be responsible for updating and coordinating content for www.raptorsdevelopment.com, www.leafsdevelopment.com and @raptorsdevelopment, @leafsdevelopment Instagram pages. You do not have to be super tech savvy, but you do need to be willing to learn.  
• Assist MLSE Foundation and MLSE Launchpad colleagues with sport initiatives as required. You are part of a “one team” approach. We help and support each other with the delivery of our programs across all our teams and departments.

Note: Before reviewing the qualifications listed below, we want you to know that we understand you may not meet all the qualifications described and have other relevant expertise and experience.  We invite you to please share this with us in the "Message to the Hiring Manager" section of our online application.

• You are an energy giver with a strong desire to learn and be coached. Your ability to be positive, lift up those around you, exercise empathy and kindness always while doing the right thing when no one is looking will be keys to your success in this role.
• You have experience with detailed event and logistical planning. You have experience creating and delivering a youth camp or day program. You can work independently with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail and are able to multi-task and meet multiple deadlines.
• You have excellent written and oral communication, organizational and interpersonal skills. You are extremely organized and have excellent administrative skills, are proficient in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and Canva, and are open-minded and quick to learn new software programs.
• You are creative. Creativity is necessary in multiple ways: Are you running an event and one of your coaches doesn’t show up? You will need to come up with a creative solution on the spot to ensure that youth have a positive experience (the show must go on!). Is our website in need of a refresh? You will run point on updating it, coming up with content ideas, and refreshing our social media posts. Being a “do-er” (with creative flair) will serve you well in this role.

Apply by: October 16th, 2024

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

At MLSE, we are committed to building an equitable, diverse and inclusive organization.

We are an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability. MLSE 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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