Specialist, Jays Care Programs

Come play a key role in building the future of Sports & Media Everyone wants to be part of a transformational team - and that’s exactly what we’re building at Rogers Sports & Media. A team that innovates and a team that wins.

At Rogers Sports & Media we are committed to creating and growing teams that are digital-first, fast-moving and bold-thinking and are focused on delivering impact with everything they do. Our impressive collection of assets includes media properties, sports teams, sports events & production, venues, e-commerce platforms and a close connection with our Connected Home and Wireless team. Collectively, we touch the lives of 30 million of Canadians every month

As we grow our team, the well-being of our team members remains our top priority. To ensure the health and safety of our team members, including those in the recruitment process, our team members are working from home, and are equipped to do so safely and efficiently.

Are you up for the challenge and the fun? If so, consider the following opportunity

**Specialist, Jays Care Programs**

**Jays Care Foundation | Toronto Blue Jays Baseball Club**

**Are you excited to create opportunities for children and youth facing barriers in sport?** **Are you ready to join an award-winning team of innovators, creators and dreamers? **If you answered yes, we are looking for someone like you

**Specialist, Jays Care Programs**

Specialists on the Jays Care Programs team have 5+ years experience working with children and youth facing significant barriers. Specialists are tasked with supporting a wide range of projects that are all designed to help level the playing field. Our work enables us to work with and support communities facing a wide range of barriers including, but not limited to: poverty, food insecurity, inaccessibility, ableism, racism, sexism, and homophobia. Every project we devote time, funding and energy to has been well-researched, informed by our wide range of advisors, and is designed specifically to break down barriers and fortify strengths for children and youth. Jays Care is looking for a passionate and dynamic specialist who will focus their energy primarily on our **RBI Summer Edition camp program**.

The** RBI Summer Edition Specialist **will help with the design, delivery and assessment of the RBI Summer Edition Program. RBI Summer Edition is a free summer day camp program that is connected to the TDSB’s summer school initiatives. It is designed to give families in priority neighbourhoods access to great, free, and robust summer camp programming that help inspire kids to fulfill their potential. The role of this Specialist will primarily focus on, but not be limited to: camper/family recruitment and relationship building; program site administrative logistics; development and implementation of adaptive programming and inclusion practices.

In addition, the Specialist can expect to be assigned to support a wide range of projects including, but not limited to:

- In-stadium events
- Jays Care Community Tour
- Fundraising events

**Type of role**: 1 year contract

**Reporting to**: Project Manager, RBI Summer Edition

**Jays Care Program Specialists are highly skilled at**:
**EXPERT FACILITATION**
- Planning, executing and assessing high-quality training workshops for youth and adults
- Using the most up-to date research and learning to craft content and resources
- Facilitating workshops and program content that is wildly engaging, inclusive and accessible for all participants
- Creating workshop and program spaces that are welcoming, inclusive and barrier free

**RECEIVING/**
**DELIVERING FEEDBACK**
- Utilizing feedback and building it in to their development and goals
- Using a standardized format for providing constructive feedback to others
- Actively scheduling opportunities for debriefing, discussion and feedback
- Seeing conflict as an opportunity for transformation and growth

**EXCEPTIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE**
- Oral and written communication
- Solving problems with optimism and creativity
- Responding to challenges and issues with a sense of calm and accountability
- Helping stakeholders feel seen, heard and cared for Consistently demonstrating drive, dedication, capacity, reliability and care

**POSSIBILITY THINKING**
- Thinking critically about their work and impact
- Developing big and bold thoughts and setting lofty goals
- Working to constantly work smarter and more efficiently Innovating to enhance outcomes

**TEAM PLAYERS
- Taking the initiative to build team culture
- Practicing inclusive language and behaviour
- Respecting team norms and values and work to uphold them Building and maintaining relationships with TBJ, Rogers and community partners

**USING BASEBALL FOR DEVELOPMENT**
- Demonstrating high confidence with the rules, terminology and fundamentals of baseball/softball
- Coaching baseball fundamentals
- Adapting baseball drills and skills for a wide range of variations
- Adapting activitie