Youth Mentor

Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership; Toronto; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

MLSE LaunchPad, a 42,000 sq. ft. Sport For Development facility, seeks a Youth Mentor to empower youth through sport, education and research.

You will help run programs, support delivery on court, and contribute to a positive, inclusive atmosphere for diverse youth populations in Canada. This in-person position requires energy, empathy, and a commitment to safety and community impact. Compensation starts at CAD 19.62 per hour, with flexible scheduling and opportunities to grow within MLSE

Qualifications

• Desire to better the community by working with youth.
• Experience working with youth across ages is preferred.
• Willingness to obtain Standard First Aid and CPR certifications.
• Clear Vulnerable Sector background check is required.
• Available to work flexible hours and open availability.

Responsibilities

• Foster a welcoming, warm, and fun atmosphere for youth at MLSE LaunchPad.
• Prioritize safety and ensure youth are safe in space (on and off court).
• Assist with programming and provide extra support as needed.
• Be ready to jump on court to support program delivery.
• Handle incidents calmly and take appropriate action when required.
• Engage with youth and connect them to services and supports.
• Participate in special projects and team initiatives.
• Model MLSE core values in daily interactions.

Skills

Youth mentoring

Community outreach

Diversity & inclusion

High energy

multitasking

Job description

Powered by Passion. United by Purpose. Build for Impact. At Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership (MLSE), we exist to deliver the ultimate fan experience by lifting trophies, spirits, and communities – united as one. We're more than a workplace. We are a team of passionate people, boldly building the future of sport and entertainment, together. We believe in the power of play, the strength of collaboration, and the energy that comes from showing up with purpose. From the ice to the pitch, the hardwood to the digital arena, we’re proud to be the driving force behind the Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL), the Toronto Raptors (NBA), Toronto FC (MLS), Toronto Argonauts (CFL) and development teams with the Toronto Marlies (AHL), Raptors 905 (NBA G League), Toronto FC II (MLS NEXT Pro League) and Raptors Uprising Gaming Club, the Toronto Raptors Esports franchise in the NBA 2K League. We bring these teams – and world-class entertainment – to life at our iconic venues, including Scotiabank Arena, BMO Field, Coca-Cola Coliseum, Ford Performance Centre, BMO Training Ground, and OVO Athletic Centre. Off the field, we serve up elevated dining at e11even, Real Sports, and our signature club spaces like Hot Stove Club, ScotiaClub, and Platinum Club. Through MLSE Foundation and MLSE LaunchPad, we use the power of sport to help youth facing barriers reach their full potential. Since 2009, we’ve invested more than $45 million into Ontario communities -- and we’re just getting started. This is what it means to be One MLSE: a culture where everyone plays a role, everyone belongs, and everyone contributes to something bigger than themselves. So, if you're ready to play with purpose, grow with passion, and win as one, we’d love to have you on our team.

** We know that great candidates come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Even if you do not meet every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply. Your unique perspective, transferable skills, and lived experience may be exactly what we’re looking for. **

Job Description

MLSE LaunchPad is a 42,000 sq. ft. Sport For Development facility where youth facing barriers use sport to recognize and reach their potential. Supported by MLSE’s professional sports teams- the Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Raptors, Toronto Argonauts and Toronto FC, it is the first facility of its kind in North America. As a collaborative space promoting social change by leveraging sport, education and research, our programming is focused on four pillars: Healthy Body, Healthy Mind, Ready for School and Ready for Work. To learn more visit MLSE LaunchPad.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Making MLSE LaunchPad the best place it can be; Fostering a culture of warmth, acceptance and fun at MLSE LaunchPad while ensuring adherence to expectations, and that respect and kindness are prioritized.
• Prioritizing safety and FUN; In tandem with the Supervisors, Youth Mentors are responsible for making sure that youth are safe at all times when in the space (on court and off).
• Assisting with programming as required; Sometimes, we need a little extra support.
• Youth Mentors should be ready to jump on court to support in program delivery when required.
• Taking appropriate action to deal with incidents, problems and emergencies; When working with youth, things are going to happen, and Youth Mentors need to be prepared to deal with any type of issue quickly and calmly.
• From bullying to strangers in the building, Youth Mentors are first on the scene to make sure everyone is ok.
• Providing support for youth; Sometimes we just need someone to listen or to care.
• As a Youth Mentor, your job is to be that person.
• Whether just being a friendly face or connecting youth to services and supports, Youth Mentors are role model and friends.
• Participating in special projects and other related duties as required; We are one big team and we support each other on projects, proposals and events.
• Everything is “our job”.
• Living our core values; Knowing and living our core values is a key component of this job.
• We expect our youth to behave with our core values top of mind, and our staff have to model that behaviour.

QUALIFICATIONS

• You have a desire to better our community and city by working with young people.
• We actually believe that sport can change the world and want the people that we work with to share that same conviction.
• You are excited to interact with diverse communities and community organizations.
• Special events, special guests, partner programs, parents, neighbours – everyone is welcome here at LP and we need staff who make them FEEL like they are welcome.
• If you have high energy and can keep track of multiple priorities at the same time, this could be the role for you.
• You have experience working with youth.
• As a Youth Mentor, experience working with youth of all ages is a must.
• We need people who understand the city, community and the realities facing youth today.
• Someone who is relatable, kind, understanding, knowledgeable with regards to positive youth development, comfortable getting to know youth and with a passion for working in community is a perfect fit for this role.
• You have or is willing to get Standard First Aid and CPR certifications and a clear Vulnerable Sector background check You are available to work flexible hours.
• This is an in-person job and we are looking for someone with open availability in this role.
• You care.
• Our hourly staff team is at the core of everything that we do and is a differentiator for us in terms of the quality of our programming, our ability to build relationships with youth, and our commitment to being representative of and embedded in the community that we serve.
• At the core, we are looking for someone who cares.

Apply By: Sunday, November 15, 11:59 pm.

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