Management Development

Description:

The Toronto Maple Leafs are committed to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion by eliminating barriers, accelerating development and creating a lasting impact in our community. We believe in inclusion and are determined to influence change that addresses systemic issues in the sport of hockey and within the communities we represent.

In line with our commitment, the Toronto Maple Leafs will launch the third year of our Management and Coaching Development Program, offering a full-time, paid contract management position during the 2023-24 season from September 15, 2023, to July 15, 2024.

The management position will provide a valuable professional experience to the candidate, allow for the opportunity to infuse a fresh perspective within our organization and increase the candidate’s social capital within the broader hockey/sports community. The Toronto Maple Leafs are committed to providing this management position to Black and Indigenous candidates or those who identify as part of another marginalized and/or racialized group.

The successful candidate will be mentored directly by the Toronto Maple Leafs front office and staff. This role will provide experience in different areas of hockey operations within the organization including roster management, salary cap, minor leagues, player development, media relations, player personnel, scouting, draft, free agency, business relations, etc. The ideal candidate should be adaptable and open to working on various tasks and projects in different areas related to professional hockey over the course of the season

The individual selected for the Management Development program will receive a salary commensurate with experience up to $75,000 CAD, paid semi-monthly. Travel and accommodation to required NHL and AHL events will be covered as part of the program experience.

Qualifications

Note: Before reviewing the qualifications listed below, we want you to know that we understand you may not meet all the qualifications described and have other relevant expertise and experience. We invite you to please share this with us in the "Message to the Hiring Manager" section of our online application.

Who is the Ideal Candidate?

The Toronto Maple Leafs are looking for an individual with any level of experience in sports, who are Black or Indigenous or who identify as part of another marginalized and/or racialized group. This individual is passionate about gaining a deeper understanding of working within a professional sports organization and gaining exposure to various hockey operations and business units. The ideal candidate is committed to their own personal development and embodies the values of character, commitment and teamwork.