League Convenor
Job Title: League Convenor (1 position)
Commitment: Tues/Thurs from July 7th, 2026 - August 27th, 2026
Duration: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (4hrs/week)
Location: Grandravine Community Centre
Compensation: starting from $25/hour
Application Deadline: Thursday, June 11th, 2026
Who We Are:
The Jane/Finch Community Tennis Association is a community-based not-for-profit organization that is committed to operating within an Anti-Oppressive and trauma-informed framework to engage our community.$2000 We aim to work in a manner that is both productive and constructive to enhance individual strengths; and promote positive developmental outcomes for young people. JFCTA utilizes sport as a vehicle to develop the capacity of youth within our organization and community. Our programs are explicitly designed to be low-cost, and barrier-free.
Job Description:
We are seeking an organized individual to be the League Convenor of the Summer Tennis League. The ideal candidate for this position will have experience in delivering a tennis program to people of various ages, organizing match schedules, communicating with players, recording scores, and ensuring a positive and inclusive atmosphere for all participants. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills are a must along with a shared value of being passionate about making a difference in the community and a love of tennis.
League Convenor Responsibilities:
The League Convenor will report for the Summer Tennis League on Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 5:45 pm - 8:00 pm beginning July 7th, 2026, and concluding on August 27th, 2026. TheLeague Convenor will also be required to report for an on-court/in-class training session ahead of the program start date, TBD.
- Liaise with key stakeholders, parents and participants regularly
- Responsible for attendance of participants each week and entry into Clubspark
- Engage parents and volunteers where appropriate
- Provide oversight of operations for multiple sites
- Support administrative duties of the program ( i.e. registration, uniform and equipment orders,etc)
- Organize weekly league play, including scheduling and court assignments, and tabulate scores at the end of day
- Supervise participants to create a safe and fun learning environment that encourages fair play
- Communicate with coaches, colleagues, and parents/guardians in a professional manner and provide updates
- Adhere to the policies and procedures of the organization
- Ensure the safety and well-being of all participants at all times
Skills and Attributes:
- Experience working with children and youth in Jane/Finch or similar community
- Have the ability to instruct and demonstrate the 5 fundamentals of tennis
- Ability to organize and lead children and youth
- Strong communication and organization skills
- Ability to work effectively both as a team and independently
- Punctuality and sufficient time management skills
- Be respectful of the values and code of conduct of each organization
- Strong ability to problem solve and adapt to situations
- Current First Aid/CPR and Vulnerable Sector Check (or willingness to obtain)
- Experience using Clubspark or similar registration platforms ( seen as an asset)
Application Process:
Interested applicants should submit a resume/CV and cover letter to:
JFCTA Program Manager, Vyshnave Sivasankar | programs@janefinchtennis.ca with the title RE: SL League Convenor in the subject line. Please note: This position is contingent on funding availability.
We thank all applicants for their interest and will contact only those candidates whose skills and experience best match the requirements of the position.
Jane/Finch Community Tennis Association is an equal-opportunity employer committed to equity and the principles of anti-oppression. We strongly encourage applications that reflect the diverse cultures and socio-economic backgrounds we serve such as Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC), LGBTQ2S+, women, and persons living with disabilities to apply.
