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Job Title:
Intern, Youth Hockey Development & Community Development

Position Type:
Immediate Full-time

Job Location:
Toronto

Employment Category:
Administrative (Office/Support)

Job Description:
Position: Intern, Youth Hockey Development & Community Development
Reports to: Manager - Hockey, Basketball and Community Development
Start Date: September 2011

Position Overview:
As a valuable member of the Community Development team, you will assist with a variety of programs and events.

Specific Duties:
• Assist Youth Hockey Development Team with duties including database management, written correspondence, telephone inquiries, etc.
• Assist with the coordination and execution of Hockey Development Programs i.e. coaching & player clinics, hockey school and Hockey in the Neighbouroood
• Adhere to all MLSE service standards and policies including Health & Safety
• Work in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health & Safety Act
• Respond to player appearance and special needs gifting requests
• Respond to external inquiries submitted through mapleleafs.com “Contact Us” in a timely and professional manner
• Assist with the MLSE TEAM UP program
• Administrative support to Community Development staff

Requirements:
• Available for regular weekday shifts during normal business hours
• Available for all Toronto Maple Leaf home games, including weekends and holidays
• Currently enrolled in a University or College degree/diploma in a sports administration or a communications related field
• Experience with and/or knowledge of the game of hockey an asset
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Must be able to work independently with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Proficient in MS Office and XP
• Able to exercise diplomacy and tact at all times
• Ability to multitask and meet multiple deadlines
• A winning attitude

Application Procedure:
Employer Email

If by email, send to:
internship@mapleleafsports.com

Application Material Required:
Cover Letter
Resumé

Closing Date: July 11, 2011

Interested applicants are asked to e-mail their resumes with a cover letter by July 11, 2011 to internship@mapleleafsports.com and indicate the internship position in the subject line.

*Please only apply to the postings that are relevant to your current program

All students must be currently enrolled in a relevant degree or diploma program and be available to work a 4 month term starting in either January (Winter term), May (Summer term) or September (Fall term)

Job Contact:
Sophie Anderson

Contact Title:
Generalist, People Department

Phone:
(416)815-5400

Address Line One:
50 Bay Street
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Application Deadline:
Jul 12, 2011 04:00PM