Job Posting Sport For Development Program Officer - HQ

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1 Job Posting Sport For Development Program Officer - HQ Closing Date: May 17, 2016 Organization: Department/Division: Work location: Authorized to Work in: Right To Play International Promoting Life-skills in Aboriginal Youth (PLAY) Program Toronto, Canada Canada (i.e., Canadian citizen or permanent resident) BACKGROUND: Right To Play is a global organization, using the transformative power of play to educate and empower children facing adversity. Through playing sports and games, Right To Play helps over one million children learn through play to create better futures, while driving lasting social change in more than 20 countries each week. Founded in 2000 by social entrepreneur and four-time Olympic gold medalist Johann Olav Koss, Right To Play is headquartered in Toronto, Canada and has national fundraising offices in Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Regional offices are in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Our programs are facilitated by more than 600 international staff and 14,400 local volunteer Coaches. The Promoting Life-skills in Aboriginal Youth (PLAY) program partners with First Nations communities and urban Aboriginal organizations across Ontario, British Columbia, Manitoba and Alberta to deliver community-driven, culturally-relevant play-based programming designed to enhance leadership, selfconfidence, and self-efficacy among children and youth. Guided by an Indigenous community development model, PLAY and its partners create safe and inclusive spaces where children and youth can share their ideas, their hopes and their fears, and learn the skills to become positive agents of change. Visit us at JOB SUMMARY: Right To Play has been implementing the PLAY program in Ontario since PLAY uses sport and play as a tool to build on the strengths of Aboriginal youth and their communities, while supporting the value of culture and identity. Right To Play is currently partnered with 89 First Nations communities and Aboriginal organizations throughout Canada. Reporting to the Sport For Development (S4D) Program Manager, the Sport For Development Program Officer will be responsible for planning and implementing outcome based sport programming in First Nation and urban Aboriginal communities across Ontario, Manitoba, Alberta and British Columbia (BC). As a Sport For Development Program Officer, the overall goal is to work with Community Mentors to determine which sport-based programming best suits the community needs, while working with consultants, Athlete Ambassadors and other skilled instructors to design and deliver community-wide sport programs. This position requires frequent travel to various First Nations across the country. The Sport For Development Program Officer works collaboratively with PLAY Program Managers and Program Officers to ensure that sport-based programs are aligned with the goals and vision of each community s PLAY program. The Sport For Development Program Officer is required to work within budget parameters and to report monthly on activities, accomplishments, risks and expenses.

2 PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Job Responsibility #1: Sport-Based Program Design And Delivery (50% of Time): Creates application tools to ensure that communities apply for all sport for development programming Assists in conducting research and liaises with other sport for development agencies to design sport-based programs that integrate the best practices of sport for development in all PLAY sport programs. Assists in managing travel logisitics and administrative tasks associated with each sport-based program and training to ensure cost-effectiveness and reflect program schedules and facilitator availability. Integrates a variety of different events, activities and delivery approaches that ensure the appropriate integration of local culture, parent-to-child connections and inter-generational learning opportunities in all sport-based programs. Works with Community Mentors to ensure involvement in all sport-based programs from a widerange of community members and community leaders including, but not limited to: Community Supervisors, Youth Workers, Teachers, Recreation Workers, Health Workers, Parents and Guardians, Elders and Members of Chief and Council. Assists the S4D Program Manager in overseeing and acting as lead facilitator where applicable during all sport-based programs in communities. This involves working with the Community Mentor to manage a team of staff, volunteers, consultants and Athlete Ambassadors; hiring external consultants to fulfill required tasks; managing and adapting the schedule as needed; and troubleshooting and responding to emergencies effectively. Supports the integration and facilitation of sport-based programming into all necessary PLAY team events and special initiatives (ie. Youth Leadership Symposium) Job Responsibility #2: Training Of Team Of Program Implementers (15% of Time): Assists in the design of comprehensive and participatory trainings for Athlete Ambassadors, Community Mentors, community volunteers and Right To Play staff that will equip them to effectively plan, lead and assess sport-based programs. Assists in the design of tools and resources to help Community Mentors, community volunteers, Athlete Ambassadors and PLAY staff members in the implementation of a wide range of sportbased programs (i.e. Hockey For Development, Lacrosse For Development, Basketball For Development, Rookie League Baseball, and Soccer For Development). Ensures that cultural sensitivity is embedded in all trainings provided. Ensures that Community Mentors are involved in the design of each training and that all trainings reflect adaptations necessary to meet the needs of each specific community.

3 Job Responsibility #3: Stakeholder And Partnership Development (15% of Time): Assists in researching potential strategic implementing Aboriginal and non- Aboriginal partners (sport associations, sport leagues, professional athletes, Athlete Ambassadors, etc.) to collaborate on sport-based programs. Develops and nurtures relationships with existing athlete partners to ensure their long-term commitment to sport-based programs. Involves Athlete Ambassadors and athlete partners in the design and revisions of sport-based programs. Drafts partnership agreements and identifies strategies for establishing the most effective ways of collaborating with implementing partners. Assists in the research and investigation of funding opportunities to support sport-based programs (governmental, corporate and foundation). Assists in the development and submission of grants to fund on-going sport-based programs. Nurtures relationships with all funders who support sport-based programs through regular communication, progress reports, and opportunities to be involved in the programs. Job Responsibility #4: Monitoring And Evaluation (10% of Time): Works with the M&E Officer to adapt M&E tools to ensure they are suitable for sport-based programming. Works with the M&E Officer to ensure Indigenous methodologies are used to capture feedback on sport-based programs. Integrates a variety of opportunities to gather qualitative and quantitative feedback from all stakeholders during and after each sport-based program. Consolidates and analyzes all completed M&E tools to draft comprehensive reports on the successes and challenges of each sport-based program. Drafts synthesized reports for all funders and partners that reflect the highlights of each program. Reviews and finalizes all reports and ensures their timely distribution to all stakeholders. Job Responsibility #5: Maintain Project Budgets (10% of Time): Works with the S4D Program Manager and Finance and Admin Officer to monitor program expenditures against projected spending. Supports the management of each program s designated budget and consistently tracks all expenses related to each of the sport-based programming events to help in the cost projections of future events. Works to find partners who can offer in-kind contributions that will reduce the costs of all major training and youth gathering events

4 EDUCATION/TRAINING/CERTIFICATION: Required (must have): University Degree in any of the following areas: Political science, international development, indigenous learning, outdoor recreation, education, or social work. Desired (asset): Masters Degree in International Development, Community Development, Sport For Development, Kinesiology or another equivalent Membership or certification in sport management or coaching. EXPERIENCE: Required (must have): 4 or more years experience coaching and mentoring youth. Minimum 4 years experience as an elite-level athlete. Minimum 2 years experience working in a Sport For Development organization. Minimum 2 years practical experience working with and in First Nations communities Experience facilitating sport, recreation and/or development programming in remote First Nation communities. Minimum 2 years experience facilitating participatory workshops for adults and youth. Experience in facilitating events for groups of 100 or more. Experience working with a wide variety of funders Experience working with professional athletes Desired (asset): Experience in working with and in First Nations communities particular to community development and/or youth based programming Sound knowledge and respect for First Nations communities KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS REQUIRED: Budget management Personnel management must be confident in supervision of a large staff team Analytical and written skills including research and the writing of proposals and reports Knowledge of Microsoft programs Able to navigate and internet use Familiar with office equipment Attention to detail in planning large events Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation practices

5 COMPETENCIES / PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES: Experience working with First Nations communities Collaborative and shared leadership approach Ability to provide supervision and guidance using mentoring and coaching practices Able to advocate in a well-informed manner with regard to experiences of First Nations youth Highly motivated and committed to program success Strong attention to details when planning Strong verbal and written communication skills Good team work ethic, and also capable of working independently Able to work under pressure Accurate and timely reporting Coaching and mentoring skills Strong planning and coordination skills Decision making skills Compensation: We offer a competitive salary and benefits package Employment Start Date: Immediately Contract Duration: Full Time, Indefinite HOW TO APPLY: If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your resume and cover letter to: hr1@righttoplay.com and kindly include Sport For Development Program Officer and your name in the subject line. Please indicate your salary expectations in the cover letter. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Right To Play is a child-centered organization. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of children in our programs. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory police record check as a condition of employment. All applicants are notified that, where needed, accommodation for disabilities will be provided on request. This includes accommodation for attending interviews and assessment tests. To learn more about who we are and what we do, please visit our website at

6 Right To Play - Human Resources Philosophy Right To Play is an international humanitarian organization that uses the power of sport and play to improve the lives of children in the disadvantaged areas of the world. We believe that all children have the right to play. Right To Play s human resources philosophy reflects the spirit that drives the organization. The philosophy influences the kind of people who are interested in working for us, the kind of people we recruit and how we treat our people. Right To Play s culture is entrepreneurial, where employees are encouraged and empowered to perform in the context of rapid international growth, and to aim for the highest quality and adopt global best practices in delivering our programs. Our employees are global citizens who are passionate about improving the world we live in through value-based grassroots activities. We work on the ground with and through people in the communities we serve to improve the lives of their children. By having a constant presence in these communities and helping them develop the resources and skills they need to help themselves, we aim for sustainable, long-term development. To translate our vision into action, our philosophy for delivering our programs is LOOK AFTER YOURSELF, LOOK AFTER ONE ANOTHER. Our employees are the backbone of this delivery, and the philosophy supports them by defining the desired outcomes of our human resources philosophy. This means that we pay competitive salaries, provide comprehensive benefits, encourage employee social events, provide development opportunities and a great work environment. We measure the success of this philosophy by indicators such as employee satisfaction surveys and staff turnover rate, as well as the overall success of Right To Play.