Jays Care RBI Summer Edition Site Manager

Jays Care RBI Summer Edition Site Manager

Jays Care Foundation | Toronto Blue Jays Baseball Club

Are you inspired to work at camp that uses baseball as a tool to help young people grow? Do you have experience leading youth programs, coaching, or working in camp or community settings? We're looking for individuals who are passionate and motivated to create meaningful, fun, and impactful camp experiences that help youth build skills on and off the field. If that sounds like you, we'd love to have you on our team

About Jays Care Foundation

Jays Care Foundation, the charitable arm of the Toronto Blue Jays, harnesses the power of baseball to create positive impacts for youth across Canada. Baseball is at the heart of everything we do—it's more than a sport; it's a tool for youth development, building character, resilience, and belonging. Through award-winning baseball-for-development programs, we partner with communities nationwide to help children and youth facing barriers unlock their potential. 

About the Role

JAYS CARE RBI SUMMER EDITION SITE MANAGER 

RBI Summer Edition is an initiative that offers daily programming in July and August for over 2500 youth (ages 6-13) attending Toronto District School Board (TDSB) Elementary Summer School. 

Jays Care is looking for Site Managers to lead and empower staff team to engage youth (ages 6-13) in creative, fun, and dynamic activities during our Jays Care RBI Summer Edition program. Successful applicants will have experience leading recreational programs and working with children.

This position is part of our annual seasonal staffing needs.  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.  RBI Summer Edition (July & August) runs distinct from RBI Spring (April to June). Coaches hired for the Jays Care Spring program are eligible and encouraged to apply to work for RBI Summer Edition.

REPORTS TO:  Senior Manager, RBI Summer Edition

CONTRACT DURATION: March 1, 2026 – August 21, 2026

• 10 hours/month (March to May)
• 24-40 hours/week (June)
• 35-40 hours/week (July to August)

SALARY: The anticipated base compensation for this role is $35.00 per hour.

POSITION STATUS: New

WORK LOCATIONS: Assigned to one of our host schools within the TDSB (Toronto District School Board) (applicant will have opportunity to indicate location preference once sites are identified in March 2026).

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications will be accepted until Friday, January 30, 2026 at 11:59 pm. Applications will be processed and reviewed as they are received. Interviews will be offered on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Jays Care RBI Summer Edition Site Manager will:

• Serve as site leader, overseeing approximately 200 youth participants and 50 seasonal staff
• Supervise and develop seasonal staff, including training workshops and in-season evaluations
• Connect with participant families for updates about day-to-day programming and addressing any behavioural needs or challenges
• Oversee site logistics relating to site supplies, travel, food
• Liaise with TDSB site staff (caretakers, administrators)
• Lead any off-site trips for campers as designated trip supervisor
• Working alongside Site Administrator, ensure all administrative duties are completed, reviewed and organized
• Assist with the collection of data from online and in-person feedback surveys 
• Review material resources and protocols to ensure accuracy and that we are meeting all health and safety procedures  
• Assist with camper recruitment, including distribution of virtual and printed marketing materials, phone calls to prospective families and attending in-person open house events
• Consult with RBI Summer Edition Management on overall program leadership
• Serve as a role model; providing leadership, problem solving strategies, mentoring staff, and participating youth, 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 lead a positive and safe program environment
• Ensure that baseball plays a central role in camp life, from programming to culture to environment
• 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:

• 7+ years leadership experience in a youth-centred environment (sports teams, camps, schools, clubs)
• Experience working with children and youth who face significant barriers to accessing sport and recreation opportunities
• Experience playing and/or coaching baseball/softball or any other sports (whether you have little or extensive baseball/softball experience, all staff will be trained to feel comfortable and prepared for the role)
• Dynamic leader who can engage with staff and caring adults
• Ability to respond to new and changing situations
• Safe, inclusive, and thoughtful
• Open-minded and able to accommodate the needs of a diverse population
• Capable of leading large teams, and mediating interpersonal team dynamics 

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

At Jays Care, you'll be part of a passionate team committed to growing the game of baseball while helping kids develop life skills that last a lifetime. You'll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact in communities nationwide while working for an award-winning organization that values innovation, inclusion, and collaboration.