Coordinator Women's Basketball Operations

SIRC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A national sport governing body is seeking a Coordinator for Women’s Basketball Operations in Toronto. This full-time position involves planning and coordinating women’s high-performance programs, managing internships, and ensuring efficient operation in alignment with organizational policies. Strong organizational skills, a background in sport management, and experience in high-performance settings are essential. This role also includes logistical management and requires flexibility in working hours. Competitive salary offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Health and dental

Personal days

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proven ability to manage logistics for events, travel, and high-performance sport environments.
• Experience working in high-performance sport, national sport organizations, or elite athlete development programs.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and execute events and programs within the women’s high-performance program.
• Oversee the women’s high-performance internship program and manage interns.
• Coordinate women’s national team programming and logistical support.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Project coordination

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Logistics management

Working with athletes

Bilingual (English and French)

Education

Post-secondary education in sport management, kinesiology, or business administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Coordinator, Women’s Basketball Operations

Canada Basketball is the national sport governing body for amateur basketball in Canada. Located in Toronto, Canada Basketball is a not-for-profit organization with the Mission: “We aspire to excellence in leading the growth and development of the game at home, and in pursuing medal performances on the international stage” and Vision: “Recognized as a world leader in all aspects of basketball, and consistently reaching the podium in FIBA competitions and the Olympic Games.”

OPPORTUNITY

Title: Coordinator, Women’s Basketball Operations
Reports to: Director, Basketball Operations & CEO Initiatives
Application Deadline: February 6, 2026
Compensation: $58,488
Position Status: Vacant

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Type of Position: Full-Time
Anticipated Start Date: April 1, 2026
Hours of Work: Canada Basketball’s regular hours of work are 40 hours per week, namely Monday to Friday, 8 hours a day and 5 days a week. However, the demands of your position may require your hours of work to vary to meet the objectives of your employment. Travel is required for this position.

All Applicants: must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Canada Basketball is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, ethnic origin, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status or disability or any other protected ground of discrimination.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a successful background check.

Canada Basketball offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and dental and personal days (sick, mental health, etc.).

OVERVIEW

Canada Basketball is the national governing body for amateur basketball in Canada. Located in Toronto, Canada Basketball is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is “We aspire to excellence in leading the growth and development of the game at home, and in pursuing medal performances on the international stage”.

The Coordinator, Women’s Basketball Operations supports the planning, coordination, and delivery of Canada Basketball’s women’s high-performance and national team programs. This role provides critical administrative, operational, and logistical support across all women’s high-performance initiatives, including national teams, athlete and coach development programs, and targeted strategies. Working closely with the Director, Basketball Operations & CEO Initiatives and the GM/EVP, Women’s High Performance, national team staff, and key stakeholders, the Coordinator ensures programs operate efficiently, consistently, and in alignment with organizational policies and strategic objectives.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Help to plan, coordinate and execute events and programs within the women’s high-performance program.
• Oversee the women’s high performance internship program. Recruit, hire, train and manage the women’s high performance interns each quarter.
• Coordinate and update the women’s high-performance portion of the Canada Basketball database including the master athlete database and individual athlete files and information.
• Help to coordinate all aspects of the administrative functions pertaining to the women’s Targeted Athlete Strategy (TAS) and Targeted Coach Strategy (TCS), Junior Academy (JRA), the Tall Player Project (TPP) including the management of athlete and coach information.
• Help with the development and improvement of all women’s high performance program related templates used within the national teams, TAS/TCS and other program components. Ensure that these templates are easily accessible, user-friendly, and kept up to date at all times.
• Help to coordinate all aspects of women’s national team programming (tryout camps, training camps and competitions), including but not limited to securing facilities, coordinating travel, managing cash advances, coordinating apparel, equipment, and supplies distribution, collecting information from athletes and all on-site duties related to running a training and tryout camp, as well as communicating necessary information to the Communication and Events department and team support staff.
• Develop material resources and communicate with women’s national team managers and other support staff to ensure successful completion of their duties. Train and manage women’s national team managers.
• Assist with any applicable aspects of the women’s JRA, TAS and providing administrative support to the GM/EVP WHP Program and Provincial/Territorial Sport Organizations (PTSOs) where appropriate based on CB’s role.
• Help to coordinate women’s high performance program equipment, apparel, footwear, and supplies, including ordering, distribution, inventory, and ensuring necessary quantities are in stock, packaged and easy to locate.
• Coordinate the development and updates of a women’s national team operations manual, keeping all templates up to date.
• Coordinate all women’s high-performance meetings and conference calls.
• Support the activities of the GM/EVP WHP Program in ensuring that all women’s national team members and staff are advised of and adhere to the established association and national team program policies and procedures.
• Act as the primary informational contact for the elite programs in the absence of the GM/EVP WHP.
• Act as a resource to the basketball and sport community for information on the details of the women’s high performance and national team programs in general.

QUALIFICATIONS, REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & ABILITIES:

• Strong organizational and project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and strong administrative capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively with athletes, coaches, support staff, and external stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage logistics for events, travel, and high-performance sport environments.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in database management, document management, and Microsoft Office or similar platforms.
• Post-secondary education in sport management, kinesiology, business administration, or a related field.
• Experience working in high-performance sport, national sport organizations, or elite athlete development programs.
• Experience managing interns, volunteers, or staff.
• Familiarity with long-term athlete development models and high-performance pathways.
• Knowledge of basketball programs and structures in Canada considered an asset.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, and travel as required.
• Bilingual (English and French) considered an asset. Unilingual candidates are still encouraged to apply

Please include your cover letter and resume in one .pdf formatted document.

Canada Basketball is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those being considered will be contacted.