Summer Student League Coordinator - Indigenous Rookie League (2 positions)

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Position:  League Coordinator - Jays Care Foundation Rookie League (2 positions)

Employment Type:  Contract until August 14, 2026

Vacancy Status:  Existing Vacancies (2)

Salary Range:  $20.00 per hour, 35 hours per week

Location: 1 position at East End, Cutler, ON and 1 position at West End, Sault Ste. Marie, ON

Closing Date:  Thursday, May 7, 2026

Who you are? You are highly motivated in sharing your interest in the health field enabling you to work in a team environment. Acknowledging the Seven Grandfather Teaching in your work to build relationships. In addition, you have the ability to draw on your own knowledge and life skills to support and maintain efficient operational functions, with a positive outlook.

Who we are? We are a leader in First Nation Health. Our foundation is Indigenous Health in Indigenous Hands. We provide accessible, quality, culturally safe and holistic health care that supports and enhances the wellness of individuals, families, and communities. We work with our 11 First Nation community partners in the provision of primary health care, traditional healing, mental wellness and addictions, home and community support services and health promotion services. We have recently been approved as the first Indigenous led Ontario Health Team by the Ministry of Health.

The opportunity: Maamwesying is currently seeking two League Coordinators. The League Coordinators will oversee the Jays Care Foundation Rookie League in our partner sites along the North Shore. The program will run from June to August and includes baseball/softball practices and games. Each Coordinator will oversee four participating communities. This unique baseball or softball program is community based designed to bring families and community members together to connect and have fun. The program will help enhance the life skills and physical health of our children and youth while providing them with opportunities to thrive and succeed. We require enthusiastic, motivated, flexible individuals with exceptional teamwork and organizational skills. These positions will report directly to the Aanjiichigewin Health Promotors at Maamwesying.

What you need to bring with you:

• Experience working with and in our First Nation communities an asset
• Excellent computer skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Organized with strong time management skills
• Knowledge of baseball/softball an asset
• Knowledge of the Anishinaabe traditions or language an asset
• Experience in physical education/recreation or equivalent combination of experience in an asset
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must be willing to travel when required
• A clean Vulnerable Sector Report

Job Requirements:

• Research, planning, development, implementation of the Rookie League.
• Raise awareness of the program, recruit coaches, and recruit players in each participating First Nation.
• Organize the practice and game play schedule and the system for teams.
• Assist Jays Care with coaches training and community visits (May – June 2026).
• Provide programming and support to participating First Nations.
• Manage league logistics daily (oversee transportation & food allowances to each community, etc.).
• Liaising regularly with Jays Care to plan trainings, tournaments, and special events.
• Completing the end-of-program report.
• Plan and coordinate the final tournament for all teams (food, diamonds, transportation, trophies, volunteers).
• Distributing uniforms, equipment, and other materials as needed.
• Be available for assisting with any issues that may occur during this program with communities/teams.
• Be in constant contact with coaches and community members about the program.
• Develop a volunteer strategy.
• Office setting provided.

What to expect?

Given the traditional practices of Indigenous people, from time-to-time exposure to smoke from the burning of sacred medicines such as tobacco, sweet grass, sage or cedar may occur.

Accessibility accommodations will be available upon request.

An offer of employment will be conditional upon an acceptable vulnerable sector police records check.

Hiring of Indigenous People will be given preference, as allowed under Section 14 of the Ontario Human Rights Code – Special Programs.

No artificial intelligence is used in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position.

Qualified individuals are invited to submit to the link in BambooHR, a cover letter along with current resume, certificates, diplomas, and three work related references.

Thank you in advance to all who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.