Autism Moves - Program Support

TD Place; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A major sports and entertainment venue in Ottawa is seeking a Program Support role to assist during weekly sports sessions for youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Responsibilities include supporting participants, adapting activities, and ensuring an inclusive environment. Ideal candidates will have experience working with children and be enthusiastic about sports. This role promotes equity and encourages diverse candidates to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and youth, especially those with autism.
• Ability to adapt activities to participant needs.
• Capacity to manage teams and coordinate logistics.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering sport sessions as guided by Coach.
• Monitor participant behavior and collaborate to address challenges.
• Foster a supportive environment for participants.

Skills

Experience with children and youth

Strong interpersonal skills

Knowledge of inclusive practices

Enthusiasm for sports

Excellent organizational skills

Bilingualism (English & French)

Job description

The Program Support role is focused on providing hands‑on assistance during weekly sport sessions, ensuring that individual participant needs are met. This position requires a deeper level of engagement with children and youth to support their participation and enjoyment.

Autism Moves is a youth empowerment program that promotes physical activity, fundamental movement skills, and peer connection for youth ages 6 to 17 with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) through sport. With the support of trained program leaders and volunteers, youth will increase physical activity level and movement skills, increase mental health and well-being, and increase sense of belonging in sport.

What you’ll do:

• Assist in delivering sport sessions with the guidance and support of the Coach and Program Leader.
• Provide one‑on‑one or small‑group support to participants, adapting activities to their needs.
• Monitor participant behaviour and collaborate with the Coach to address challenges.
• Foster a supportive and inclusive environment for all participants.
• Set up and clean up materials and equipment for each session.

What’s needed:

• Experience working directly with children and youth, particularly those with autism and cognitive disabilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build connection with participants.
• Knowledge of inclusive practices and sensory‑sensitive approaches.
• Enthusiasm for sports and physical activity.
• Proven ability to manage teams and coordinate logistics effectively.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
• Strong ability to problem‑solve and think on your feet.
• Professional appearance and positive attitude.
• Availability to work on weekends and weeknights.
• Access to an e‑vehicle to attend different program sites.
• Bilingualism (English & French) is considered an asset.
• Able to provide a clear Vulnerable Sector Check.

What's in it for you?

Located at Lansdowne Park, the Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group (OSEG) is the largest sports and entertainment company in the capital. We are proud owners of the Ottawa REDBLACKS, and Ottawa 67's. We are also home to the Ottawa Charge, Athletico Ottawa, Ottawa Blackjacks and Ottawa Rapid FC, and live events at TD Place. OSEG and its related Foundation were founded on the vision of its partners – to create year‑round world‑class guest experiences and give back to the Ottawa community.

TD Place is an advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion and invites and encourages all candidates to apply for this role, including women, Indigenous peoples, members of racialised communities, persons with disabilities and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities. Additionally, we are happy to accommodate any individual needs in keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process, please contact us to make your needs known in advance.

Please note this role will require interacting with the public, including in crowded spaces. TD Place, is committed to providing a safe and enjoyable experience for all employees and guests. We encourage you receive a full dose of the COVID‑19 vaccination (subject to applicable exceptions).

We appreciate the time and effort it takes to apply and thank all applicants for their interest. Our selection process utilizes AI to compliment application screening. We’ll reach out to candidates whose applications best match the role's requirements.

Interested? Please visit: https://www.tdplace.ca/careers/