RBI Summer Edi Activity Leader

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Jays Care RBI Summer Edition Activity Leader

Jays Care Foundation | Toronto Blue Jays Baseball Club

Jays Care Foundation is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or other factors. If you're excited about this role but don't meet every qualification, we still encourage you to apply—you could be the right candidate even if your experience isn't an exact match.

Jays Care Foundation, the charitable arm of the Toronto Blue Jays, uses the power of baseball to create positive social change in communities across Canada. We are currently looking for passionate and dedicated staff to deliver our RBI programs in Toronto.

Our RBI programs include:

RBI Spring (April to June) - an inclusive baseball/softball program implemented in partnership with schools to remove any barriers that students may face getting into the game. This 10-week program runs afterschool for students in grades 4-8 to participate in weekly practices and organized games.

RBI Summer Edition (July to August) - an initiative that offers daily programming in July and August for over 2500 youth attending Toronto District School Board (TDSB) Elementary Summer School.

If interested, candidates are encouraged to apply for positions within both programs. Based on performance, successful RBI Spring staff will have the opportunity and be encouraged to continue working for RBI Summer Edition.

POSITION TITLE: JAYS CARE RBI SUMMER EDITION ACTIVITY LEADER

REPORTS TO: Jays Care RBI Summer Edition Program Director

CONTRACT DURATION: June 23, 2025 - August 13, 2025.

PAY: $20/hour

WORK HOURS: 35 hours per week (average)

WORK LOCATIONS: Assigned to one of 13 schools within the Toronto District School Board (applicant will have opportunity to indicate location preference).

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications will be accepted until Sunday, February 23 at 11:59 pm. Applications will be processed and reviewed as they are received. Interviews will be offered on a rolling basis.

Jays Care RBI Summer Edition Activity Leader:

• Serve as an activity leader for approximately 30 participants per activity session, helping to lead and facilitate programming for the entire site of up to 200 youth
• Lead and delegate duties to staff members who will assist with activity programming
• Design, lead, and participate in fun daily activity instruction while also providing leadership, problem solving strategies and life-skills to all
• Assist with planning and implementation of special events
• Assess and prep supplies/equipment needed for programming
• Serve as a role model to children and staff members, exemplifying leadership, problem solving and conflict resolution, creating a warm, safe, and welcoming presence in all encounters with staff, youth, and caring adults
• Participate in a dynamic training to provide you with all the tools needed to stay motivated and succeed in the mission
• Ensuring that effective safety protocols are followed, including physical, emotional, and site safety measures
• Address any behaviour concerns at once using Jays Care RBI Summer Edition behaviour management protocols and guidelines

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Prior experience working with kids in a camp setting
• Mature and capable of working independently
• Dynamic leader who can engage with staff
• Ability to respond to new and changing situations
• Safe, inclusive, and thoughtful
• Open-minded and ready to learn
• Works well in small and large teams
• Track record of sticking to daily routines
• Can ensure the safe organization of an indoor programming space
• Have completed Grade 12 or higher by start of the program

At Jays Care Foundation:

• We boast a warm, welcoming and supportive team culture
• We offer a wide variety of opportunities to develop your leadership potential and grow your resume with new skills and experiences
• You will have opportunities to win monetary scholarships for college/university and staff recognition awards/prizes (with great Blue Jays swag!)
• Work alongside friendly and inspiring young leaders from your community and beyond

All interested applicants should be aware that this is an in-person role, employed by Jays Care with a seasonal fixed-term contract. Camp staff are expected to be present at their designated job site each day of their summer contract, as well as attend all mandatory staff training.

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​To protect our people, brand and assets, a pre-employment background check will be conducted. As part of our selection process, all candidates must clear a criminal background check. Additionally, a credit check and drivers abstract may be required depending on the role.

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Schedule: Full time
Shift: Day
Length of Contract: 3 Months
Work Location: 1 Blue Jays Way (210), Toronto, ON
Travel Requirements: Up to 10%
Posting Category/Function: Project Management & Coordination
Requisition ID: 296177

Posting Notes: Toronto Blue Jays