CLOSED — We’re Hiring! Removing Barriers to Keep Self-Identified Girls in Sports Program Facilitator – Toronto, ON!

WHAT IS FAST AND FEMALE?

Fast and Female is a nationwide charity on a mission to empower girls through sport and physical activity! Using our evidence-based curriculum, developed by industry leaders, we aim to build the confidence and leadership skills of girls ages 8-18 through our events and programs. We believe in the power of REAL (relatable, empowered, active leaders) Role Models for our participants and aim to create girl-centred, girl-focused opportunities for our participants to connect with incredible women Role Models that are passionate about sport and physical activity.

OUR VISION

• Harnessing the power of sports and role models to forge a new generation of women leaders.

OUR MISSION

• Keep self-identified girls healthy and active in sports.

OUR COMMITMENT TO ANTI-RACISM AND RESPECT

• Fast and Female was created in 2005 to tackle the inequalities and systemic barriers for girls and women in sports; however, we are also aware of how these inequalities reach far beyond sports culture and how they affect racialized and marginalized populations more than others.
• We recognize that Fast and Female’s values of Inclusion and Social Change cannot be fully realized until we address these injustices and oppression and make meaningful change.
• We are committed to hiring staff and contractors who, in addition to possessing the desirable experience, values and skill sets, contribute to meaningful and intersectional representation among our team.

ROLE 

• Program Facilitator 
• Reports to Program Manager, works collaboratively with Program Coordinator 

KEY GOALS 

• The Program Facilitator plays a key role in delivering a successful, safe and inspiring Fast and Female 6-week program, in-person for youth participants. The person in this position shares our vision for a positive, empowering culture for girls in sports. The role consists of preparing and delivering six (6)120 minute sessions, meeting Fast and Female’s program quality standards, and offering a unique and empowering experience to all participants. The candidate is accountable
  for building relationships with key stakeholders including REAL Role Models, presenting program partners and fitness leaders.

 ACCOUNTABILITIES

•  Program Development and Planning 
  • Reviews and learns program curriculum and schedule with Fast and Female staff
  • Using the Fast and Female Google Drive, reviews relevant program documents to familiarize themselves with curriculum and tools 
  •  Establishes key contacts with stakeholders as necessary 
  •  Partakes in all program meetings where necessary 

• Program Delivery and Evaluation 

• • Supports in the preparation of program materials 
  • Reviews the incident reporting process 
  • Ensures Incidents reports are completed if required during the program and submitted to the Program Manager after the program
  • Act as a Fast and Female spokesperson and MC at each program (public speaking/talk about Fast and Female, introduce REAL Role Model) 
  • Delivers curriculum to a group of 40 participants in person 
  • Follows the schedule and supports in transitions between physical activity and classroom sessions 

• Program Administrative tasks 

• • Supports creating new and/or updating current templates, resources, and procedural documents for the program
  • Attends Fast and Female staff meetings as necessary

• Program Wrap Up
  • Participates in program debrief with Fast and Female and other key stakeholders
  • Participates in post-program evaluation with Fast and Female’s research partner, as needed
  • Creates a post program report to share with Fast and Female team and presenting partner
  • Provides any additional feedback to Program Manager

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS 

• Strong facilitation and public speaking skills 
• Strong interpersonal/people skills
• Strong communication 
• Sport and physical activity program experience an asset

DESIRED WORK STYLE 

• Strong ability to work independently 
• Self-directed (takes action as a leader)
• Strong communication skills
• Contractual, part-time work 
• Team Player 
• Organized
• Attention to details 
• Can-do attitude 

TOOLS OWNED BY EMPLOYEE 

• Personal Laptop/Computer 
• Access to Wi-Fi 
• Able to travel to and from site location

COMMITMENT AND WORK ARRANGEMENT

• Location: MLSE LaunchPad, 259 Jarvis St. Toronto, ON. 
• Ability to work 25-30 hours between the anticipated start date of September 7 – November 8, 2023 (dates may be altered).
• Must be available on Monday evenings starting Sept. 18 from 5:00 – 7:30 pm until October 30, 2023 in Toronto, ON. (No Program on Oct. 9)
• Must be able to travel to the program (parking not provided)
• Must be willing to work on weekends and evenings on occasion. 
• Please note that this is a contract position.

COMPENSATION 

• $500 CAD honorarium.
• Honorarium will be provided upon completion of debrief meeting.

Applications close August 27 at 5 pm EST.

APPLY HERE!

All applicants will be asked to submit a resume through the application form.