Powered by Passion. United by Purpose. Build for Impact.

At Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership (MLSE), we exist to deliver the ultimate fan experience by lifting trophies, spirits, and communities – united as one.

We're more than a workplace. We are a team of passionate people, boldly building the future of sport and entertainment, together. We believe in the power of play, the strength of collaboration, and the energy that comes from showing up with purpose.

From the ice to the pitch, the hardwood to the digital arena, we’re proud to be the driving force behind the Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL), the Toronto Raptors (NBA), Toronto FC (MLS), Toronto Argonauts (CFL) and development teams with the Toronto Marlies (AHL), 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.

We bring these teams – and world-class entertainment – to life at our iconic venues, including Scotiabank Arena, BMO Field, Coca-Cola Coliseum, Ford Performance Centre, BMO Training Ground, and OVO Athletic Centre. Off the field, we serve up elevated dining at e11even, Real Sports, and our signature club spaces like Hot Stove Club, ScotiaClub, and Platinum Club.

Through MLSE Foundation and MLSE LaunchPad, we use the power of sport to help youth facing barriers reach their full potential. Since 2009, we’ve invested more than $45 million into Ontario communities - and we’re just getting started.

This is what it means to be One MLSE: a culture where everyone plays a role, everyone belongs, and everyone contributes to something bigger than themselves.

So, if you're ready to play with purpose, grow with passion, and win as one, we’d love to have you on our team.

** We know that great candidates come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Even if you do not meet every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply. Your unique perspective, transferable skills, and lived experience may be exactly what we’re looking for. **

Job Description

About MLSE LauncPad: w e a re m ore t han a g y m

MLSE LaunchPad is a 42,000 sq. ft. Sport For Development facility where youth facing barriers use sport to recognize and reach their potential. Supported by MLSE’s professional sports teams- the Toronto Maple Leafs , Toronto Raptors , Toronto Argonauts and Toronto FC, it is the first facility of its kind in North America. As a collaborative space promoting social change by leveraging sport, education and research, our programming is focused on four pillars: Healthy Body, Healthy Mind, Ready for School and Ready for Work. To learn more visit www.mlselaunchpad.org,

• Youth First, Always : Youth members are always our number one priority and their best interests are at the heart of every decision we make. We are unwavering in our commitment to their safety and potential.
• We Break Barriers : The marathon of life is different for every person and we work diligently to ensure equitable access to our programming, services, and opportunities. We strive to be leaders in breaking barriers, not records.
• Our Differences Make the Difference : o ur strength is rooted in the diverse voices, ideas , and lived experiences of everyone that works and plays within our space. When everyone is included and feels welcomed to be themselves, we are more innovative, creative, and impactful.
• We Are Family : w e care about each other, we look out for each other, and we are accountable to each other. We will make mistakes and we will fail, but everyone is always working with the best intentions towards the same goal. We will always be there to pick each other up.
• Big Up Yourself & Those Around You : w e are full of positivity! We believe in ourselves, have fun, give shout outs, and spread happiness.
• Build a Better Tomorrow Today : t hings don’t get better by accident. We are intentional in our individual and organizational pursuit of growth, innovation, and our focus on positive youth development to make sure that tomorrow is better than today.

What’s great about this job:

As the Coordinator, Sport Programming you will be at the centre of the action: managing a diverse and dynamic team of 80 hourly staff, creating sport programs, and working with the research and partnerships teams to ensure that our programming is having the intended impact.

You will be working on an energetic and active Sport Programming Team. This team prides itself on creating the absolute best experience for the youth within our space, and puts our “Youth First, Always ” value at the core of its work. The Sport Programming Team is p assionate about the community, supporting our hourly staff, the impact of sport, and we love to collaborate, learn and grow in the fun, fast-paced and inclusive environment of MLSE LaunchPad .

What you’ll be doing :

• Lead a team of 50+ diverse and dynamic hourly staff : you will coach our Supervisors, Youth Mentors, Lead Coaches, and Assistant Coaches to ensure that everyone is aware of their roles, our emergency procedures, and that they are supported, both personally and professionally. This is a core competency of the job and also includes scheduling and payroll.
• Measur e key outcomes to support MLSE LaunchPad program refinement and growth : y ou will work with the Measurement and Evaluation Team to make sure that our programs are informed by research and that we are programming to meet our goals and outcomes. Future programs will be guided by the feedback and data collected.
• Participat e in special projects and other related duties as required : w e are one big team and support each other on projects, proposals and events. Everything is “our job ”.
• Champion our core values : a s someone who oversees staff and programming, you set the tone for the space and the people in it. Knowing and living our core values is a key component of this job.
• Lead the development and updating of MLSE LaunchPad Sport For Development programs : y ou will be a key player in ensuring that all of our program ming focus es on physical literacy, life skills and FUN!
• Oversee the execution of in-person MLSE LaunchPad programs : b eing physically in the spa ce is a big component of the role so that you can coach and support hourly staff and liaise with the full-time team. This includes s etting up MLSE LaunchPad programs for success by informing and executing the training and onboarding process for all hourly staff .
• Collaborat e on the planning and execution of spec ial events : y ou will work cross-team to make sure that our events are well-staffed, supported, and run smoothly from start to finish. This generally includes overseeing a sport programming component and staffing the event.

You’re a great fit for this job if:

• You have experience supervising staff : o ur hourly staff team is at the core of everything that we do and their sense of belonging, buy-in, happiness, and wellbeing is so important. Making them a priority is your priority.
• You have experience managing a budget.
• You have experience creating youth Sport For Development programming, an understanding of physical literacy, fundamental movement skills, and their applicability and importance in a youth sport context .
• You are highly organized and can manage and prioritize competing responsibilities .
• We work in a fast-paced environment with a number of different programs, events and administrative priorities running simultaneously. Being organized and working as a team are key components of your role.
• You are a collaborator : w e are one team and every decision we make impacts someone else . U nderstanding who to bring in and how are important.
• You are a clear, confident and thoughtful communicator . You will be communicating with a number of different staff , stakeholders, youth and parents . How you get information across and understanding the impact that the information you are communicating has on the people you are communicating it to is a key component of your job.
• You care about how inequity in sport continues to impact racialized and marginalized communities, and are committed to breaking down the barriers to youth access in sport .
• You have familiarity with applying anti-oppressive and anti-racist principles to your work and engage in continued learning in these areas.
• You truly believe that the power of sport can change the world .

Please note:

• the hours for the role move occasionally to evening and/or week-ends, based on the projects happening at the time.
• our hybrid work policy is 4 days in the office (Jarvis/Dundas).
• please include a cover letter telling us more about which of MLSE LaunchPad’s core values resonates the most with you and why .
• please apply by Monday, January 5 at 11:59 pm.

Job Posting Compensation Range/Rate:

$45,000-55,000 base salary.

Bonus, vacation, competitive benefits, and many exciting perks are also included.

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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, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. 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 accommodations@mlse.com . This email is only for accommodation requests. Resumes sent to this email address will not be considered.