YMCA Event - Team Lead - GTA

Match Marketing Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Match Retail is seeking a Team Lead to guide a squad of Brand Ambassadors promoting YMCA initiatives across the GTA, including Brampton, Mississauga, Downtown Toronto and North York. The role involves coordinating events Thursday through Sunday, ensuring strong community engagement and seamless operations.

You will motivate the team, report daily outcomes, and help drive YMCA visibility while traveling to multiple locations. Compensation is $24 per hour in a field-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a team lead position is an asset.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Comfortable working Thursday to Sunday and traveling to multiple GTA locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of Brand Ambassadors representing the YMCA around the GTA
• Help build awareness and excitement around the YMCA initiatives
• Engage with community members to share information about the YMCA
• Event setup and teardown
• Ensure smooth event operations
• Prompt communication of needs and updates to Account Executive
• Daily reporting and timekeeping

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Timekeeping

Job description

Overview

Team Lead - YMCA

Location: GTA (Brampton, Mississauga, Downtown Toronto, North York, Vaughan)

Schedule:Thursday-Sunday, September 30th-October 18th, 2026

Salary: $24/hr

We are actively hiring for this position!

About Match Retail

At Match Retail, we are leaders in sales execution, merchandising, and brand activation for the world’s largest consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands. We collaborate with leading organizations to drive measurable in-store results, build strong client relationships, and develop high-performing field teams.

About the role

As a Team Lead, you'll be the driving force behind a team of Brand Ambassadors, ensuring they're equipped, supported, and inspired to help grow visibility and engagement for the YMCA.

Compensation Package: $24/ hr

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of Brand Ambassadors representing the YMCA around the GTA
• Help build awareness and excitement around the YMCA initiatives
• Engage with community members to share information about the YMCA
• Event setup and teardown
• Ensure smooth event operations
• Prompt communication of needs and updates to Account Executive
• Daily reporting and timekeeping

What We're Looking For

• Friendly, confident, and outgoing personalities
• Comfortable engaging with the community
• Focused on creating a memorable community experience
• Passion for community development and YMCA's mission

Qualifications & Requirements

• Previous experience in a team lead position is an asset
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Results-oriented with attention to detail
• Comfortable working Thursday to Sunday
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to all locations is required
• Must be comfortable standing for duration of shift

Why Join Us?

At Match Retail, we believe in empowering our team members to grow and succeed. If you’re ready to take on a new challenge with a luxury brand, we’d love to hear from you!

Match Retail is a leading sale, merchandising and branded retail agency working for major brands across North America. Inspired by an endless desire to help transform brands so they can be retail ready, Match Retail works with tier one clients to drive conversion in traditional shopping environments through enhanced customer experiences. The agency prides itself on top-notch people and best-in-class training to produce unparalleled execution that it measures with pinpoint accuracy. Learn more at www.matchretail.com

Interview Process

Our recruitment process is structured and transparent, with candidates assessed consistently against role-related criteria.

Step 1: Qualified candidates complete an initial phone or virtual interview with a Talent Acquisition Specialist.

Step 2: Shortlisted candidates participate in a phone or virtual interview with the Hiring Manager.

Step 3: Selected candidates attend an in-person or virtual interview with the Hiring Manager and relevant team members.

AI Disclosure

We use AI-assisted tools to help screen resumes for key skills andminimumrequirements relevant to the role. All results are reviewed by our hiring team to ensure thoughtful and balanced decision making.

Match Retail is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all.

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