Coordinator, Team Services

Toronto Tempo; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A new professional sports team in Toronto is seeking a Coordinator, Team Services to manage player and staff logistics. Responsibilities include arranging travel, supporting player onboarding, and ensuring operational efficiency. Candidates should possess strong organizational and communication skills, with a background in sports management or similar fields. This role offers a competitive salary in a dynamic environment aimed at fostering women's sports growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for growth and development

Be a part of the historic launch of the first WNBA team in Canada

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in team operations/logistics, sports administration, or event coordination.
• Experience working in professional sports or collegiate athletics preferred.
• Must have a valid passport to travel within Canada and globally.

Responsibilities

• Assist with coordination of player, coach, and basketball staff travel arrangements.
• Liaison between business and basketball operations for player and staff logistics.
• Support Director with Canadian immigration process.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Detail oriented

Service-driven

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Business, Marketing, Sports Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Scheduling software

Travel and expense software (Concur, Teamworks)

Job description

Join the newest addition to the WNBA family as we bring professional women’s basketball to Canada! The Toronto Tempo is the WNBA’s 14th franchise and first Canadian team set to tip off in May 2026. Our team is dedicated to fostering a culture of excellence both on and off the court. We are committed to empowering our players, engaging our fans, and making a positive impact in our community. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Coordinator, Team Services reporting to the Director, Basketball Operations to join our team.

Job Summary

The Coordinator, Team Services plays a vital role in supporting the day-to-day basketball operations of the Toronto Tempo. This position ensures seamless coordination across departments, facilities, vendors and partners. The Coordinator, Team Services will help to ensure the day-to-day team logistics are executed in a professional, efficient and financially responsible manner at all times. This role will play a key role in facilitating player, coach, and basketball staff logistics as they transition to the Tempo team and market. The Coordinator, Team Services will contribute to the overall efficiency and professionalism of the team environment with an emphasis on quality of care.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Team Operations & Logistics

• Assist with the coordination of player, coach, and basketball staff travel arrangements, including flights, hotels, and ground transportation.
• Collaborate with Director, Basketball Operations and travel agencies to coordinate individual travel logistics by utilizing travel and expense software (Concur, Teamworks).

Player, Coach, and Staff Support

• Liaison between the business and the basketball operations side of the Tempo to manage all logistics for player, coach, and basketball staff appearances and community events across Canada ensuring alignment with team and league compliance (CBA/Operations Manual).
• Assist with player, coach and basketball staff “in market” needs including but not limited to, onboarding, family transition, immigration, and professional development.
• Support Director, Basketball Operations with Canadian immigration process.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Business, Marketing, Sports Management, or a related field considered an asset but not required.
• 2+ years of experience in team operations/logistics, sports administration, or event coordination.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and team travel.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and scheduling software.
• Experience working in professional sports or collegiate athletics preferred.
• Must have a valid passport to travel within Canada and globally.

Required Key Competencies

• Confidentiality – ability to maintain confidentiality and practice discretion.
• Adaptability – flexible in the face of change and ability to foresee multiple outcomes and act to prevent problems.
• Organization – can plan and schedule activities and workload optimally.
• Communication– listening skills, oral and written verbal skills; telephone and email.
• Service Driven – interacts positively with executives, clients, customers, guests, and peers, providing excellent hospitality.
• Business Acumen – understands the business needs of the end users and uses this understanding to anticipate needs.
• Team Player - handles responsibilities well as part of a group and when solely responsible for a task or outcome.
• Detail oriented - accomplishes tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; shows concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checks processes and tasks; is watchful over a period of time.

Why Join Us

• Be a part of the historic launch of the first WNBA team in Canada.
• Work in a dynamic and supportive environment with opportunities for growth and development.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact on the growth of women’s sports in Canada.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter via LinkedIn. We are accepting applications until Monday October 6, 2025 at 9:00 AM EST.

Toronto Tempo is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable laws.