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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.

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

 

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