Part-Time Program Support

Autism Moves is a youth empowerment program facilitated by the OSEG Foundation 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. This role helps support the OSEG Foundation’s mandate to leverage the power sport to help children and youth develop critical life skills, improve their mental and physical wellbeing and reach their fullest potential.

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.

What you’ll do:

• Assist in delivering sport sessions with 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 Sunday mornings, Tuesday evenings and/or Saturday afternoons;
• 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 TD Place is part of the Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group (OSEG) of companies, and is the largest and most varied sports and entertainment complex in the city. We operate the Ottawa REDBLACKs and Ottawa 67’s, and host live entertainment events and other professional sports tenants including the Ottawa Blackjacks, Atlético Ottawa, and the new Professional Women’s Hockey League. OSEG and its related Foundation were founded on the vision of its partners - a vision 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 racialized 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 accommodation 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, as one of Canada's Safest Employers, is committed to providing a safe and enjoyable experience for all employees and guests. We encourage all of our employees to receive a full dose of available COVID-19 vaccinations and may require full vaccination in support of future health authority recommendations.

We acknowledge the time and effort that is required to apply and thank all applicants for their interest. Depending on volume, we may only be able to respond to those who demonstrate within their application that they meet the requirements of the role.

Please visit: https://www.tdplace.ca/careers/ for more information.