Specialist, Jays Care Programs

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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 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 the following three initiatives:

- Challenger Baseball programs
- Affiliate School and Community Partner programs
- In-stadium initiatives

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

- Jays Care summer day camps
- Indigenous Rookie League programs
- LIT Girls virtual programs
- James Bay Girls At Bat programs
- RBI programs
- Wrap-around support initiatives

**Type of role**: 1 year contract

**Reporting to**: Senior Manager, Programs

**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 activities to focus on a range of outcomes

**DESIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE**:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation, Social Work, Kinesiology, Equity Studies, or related field i.e. human services, health or education
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- 2+ years working with children and/or youth living in historically marginalized communities
- 2+ years designing and implementing sport-based programs
- 1+ years leading trainings/workshops for adults
- Good demonstration of problem-solving skills and ability to work in a group
- Strong techn