RBI Head Coach

Rogers Communications; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-oriented sports organization in Toronto seeks an RBI Spring Baseball For Development Coach to engage children in baseball. The role involves attending practices, preparing lesson plans, and ensuring a safe, inclusive environment. Ideal candidates have experience with youth sports and baseball skills. This position is contract-based from March 14 to June 18, 2026, with a compensation of $20.50/hour.

Qualifications

• Experience creating opportunities for children to get involved in sport.
• Ability to confidently demonstrate key baseball skills.
• Current Standard First Aid certification, or willing to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Attend all training, practices, games, and final tournaments.
• Prepare weekly practice plans and game lineups.
• Lead dynamic baseball/softball activities.
• Ensure safety of the field and practice space.

Skills

Experience working with children and youth

Baseball skills (pitching, hitting, fielding)

Ability to create inclusive opportunities

Positive attitude

Job description

At the Toronto Blue Jays, our mission is to get better every day to win world series championships and celebrate with our fans across Canada. Whether you are part of our team on or off the field, we have an unwavering commitment to elevate every aspect of our roles, consistently innovating and delivering excellence each day.

We offer a unique and exciting experience that extends beyond the ballpark, whether you are passionate about baseball or simply interested in becoming a part of a multifaceted, diverse sports organization, we welcome you.

If you are motivated to help bring World Series Championships back to Canada and to celebrate with our fans, there's a spot waiting for you here with the Toronto Blue Jays!

RBI Spring Baseball Coach

Jays Care Foundation | Toronto Blue Jays Baseball Club

Jays Care Foundation is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or other factors. If you're excited about this role but don’t meet every qualification, we still encourage you to apply—you could be the right candidate even if your experience isn’t an exact match.

Jays Care Foundation, the charitable arm of the Toronto Blue Jays, uses the power of baseball to create positive social change in communities across Canada. We are currently looking for passionate and dedicated staff to deliver our RBI Spring program in Toronto.

RBI Spring is an afterschool program implemented in partnership with select Toronto District School Board (TDSB) schools designed to provide accessible and inclusive baseball/softball programming to students from grades 4-8. Beginning in April, the program runs afterschool for 11 weeks and concludes with an end of year final tournament in mid June. Students participate in weekly practices and organized games that are led by a trained Jays Care coach. RBI Spring provides an opportunity for students to represent their school, build relationships with their peers, learn valuable life-skills and develop a passion for sport.

RBI SPRING BASEBALL FOR DEVELOPMENT COACH

REPORTS TO: Program Specialist, RBI Spring

OPEN POSITIONS: 70

CONTRACT DURATION: March 14 – June 18, 2026

• 6 or 12 hours per week, 2 or 4 weekday afternoons per week
• Shifts are 3 hours each on Monday/Wednesday and/or Tuesday/Thursday afternoons between 2:00 – 6:00PM.
• Mandatory Event & Training Days:
  • Coach Training: March 14, March 15, March 21, April 24
  • Final Tournament: June 16, June 17, June 18

WORK LOCATION: Schools across Toronto (Etobicoke, York, North York and Scarborough areas), coaches are responsible for their own travel arrangements.

COMPENSATION: $20.50/hour

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, January 23rd, 2026. Applications will be processed and reviewed as they are received and interviews will be offered on a rolling basis. Candidates are required to attend an in-person circuit interview on January 16, January 30, February 6 or February 7.

RBI Spring Baseball For Development Coaches will:

• Attend all training, practices, games and final tournaments
• Prepare weekly practice plans and game lineups that focus on promoting belonging and connection, are inclusive and use variations to keep all athletes included
• Lead dynamic baseball/softball activities that are wildly fun and engaging that support the growth and development of athletes
• Ensure that the field and/or practice space is physically and emotionally safe
• Go above and beyond to create opportunities for all students to participate
• Act as the liaison between Jays Care and the school in a highly professional manner
• Support school staff in adhering to school policy and procedures
• Complete any programming administrative tasks as required

A great candidate will have:

• Experience creating opportunities for children and youth to get involved in sport and recreation.
• Experience playing and/or coaching baseball/softball or other sports
• Ability to confidently demonstrate key baseball skills – including pitching, hitting, fielding, and throwing
• Strong knowledge of baseball equipment, including gloves, bats, bases, and protective gear, with an understanding of proper use and maintenance
• Experience working with children and youth in a sport and recreation capacity
• High level of energy and a commitment to fostering a safe, inclusive, and fun environment for all participants
• Positive attitude and the ability to motivate and keep children engaged
• Ability to travel reliably to assigned school
• Current Standard First Aid certification, or willing to obtain certification prior to the start of work contract

To protect our people, brand and assets, a pre-employment background check will be conducted. As part of our selection process, all candidates must clear a criminal background check. Additionally, a credit check and driver's abstract may be required depending on the role.