- Salary
- $65k – $80k
- Location
- Scotiabank Arena, Canada
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Operations
- Seniority
- Manager
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Workday
Description
Powered by Passion. United by Purpose. Build for Impact.
At Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership (MLSE), we exist to deliver the ultimate fan experience by lifting trophies, spirits, and communities – united as one.
We're more than a workplace. We are a team of passionate people, boldly building the future of sport and entertainment, together. We believe in the power of play, the strength of collaboration, and the energy that comes from showing up with purpose.
From the ice to the pitch, the hardwood to the digital arena, we’re proud to be the driving force behind the Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL), the Toronto Raptors (NBA), Toronto FC (MLS), Toronto Argonauts (CFL) and development teams with the Toronto Marlies (AHL), Raptors 905 (NBA G League), Toronto FC II (MLS NEXT Pro League) and Raptors Uprising Gaming Club, the Toronto Raptors Esports franchise in the NBA 2K League.
We bring these teams – and world-class entertainment – to life at our iconic venues, including Scotiabank Arena, BMO Field, Coca-Cola Coliseum, Ford Performance Centre, BMO Training Ground, and OVO Athletic Centre. Off the field, we serve up elevated dining at e11even, Real Sports, and our signature club spaces like Hot Stove Club, ScotiaClub, and Platinum Club.
Through MLSE Foundation and MLSE LaunchPad, we use the power of sport to help youth facing barriers reach their full potential. Since 2009, we’ve invested more than $45 million into Ontario communities -- and we’re just getting started.
This is what it means to be One MLSE: a culture where everyone plays a role, everyone belongs, and everyone contributes to something bigger than themselves.
So, if you're ready to play with purpose, grow with passion, and win as one, we’d love to have you on our team.
** We know that great candidates come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Even if you do not meet every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply. Your unique perspective, transferable skills, and lived experience may be exactly what we’re looking for. **
Job Description
The Assistant Manager, Team Operations supports the day-to-day logistical and operational needs of the team, ensuring a seamless experience for players, coaches, basketball operations staff, and guests. This role reports to the Director of Team Operations and assists with the administrative operations, and team travel logistics, planning and execution of events and provides team equipment support.
Position Type: Full- Time Contract
Key Responsibilities
- Support team equipment operations in all aspects, including inventory management, organization, travelling, movement of bags, and coordination with staff.
- Coordinate individual player and staff travel arrangements, including flights and related logistics for Summer Development programs and NBA Summer League
- Coordinate event-based hospitality and guest experiences during team travel, ensuring seamless execution for internal and external stakeholders.
- Manage team gifting and hospitality initiatives, including sourcing, inventory, packaging, and distribution for players, staff, guests, and special events.
- Oversee scheduling, administration, and operational coordination of OVO North Court community rental hours and special events
- Provide office administration support, including managing office supplies, inventory, shipping and receiving, FedEx account administration, and general operational needs.
- Assist in planning and executing team events on the road, including off-site functions, staff activities, and other operational events.
- Maintain operational records, inventories, and administrative documentation while ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and confidentiality.
- Support additional team operations projects as required and respond effectively in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and domestic and international travel.
Qualifications
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in team operations, sports administration, event management, hospitality, logistics, or a related field.
- Experience coordinating team equipment, travel, events, hospitality, or operational logistics in a professional sports, corporate, or high-performance environment.
- Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships with players, staff, vendors, venues, and external partners while maintaining a high level of professionalism and discretion.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and experience with inventory management, travel coordination, and administrative systems.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and extensive domestic and international travel in support of team operations.
- Ability to regularly lift and move equipment and materials weighing up to and exceeding 75 lbs.
Job Posting Compensation Range/Rate:
$65,000-$80,000
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At MLSE, we are committed to building an equitable, diverse and inclusive organization. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. MLSE will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process. If you have difficulty using our online application system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email [email protected]. This email is only for accommodation requests. Resumes sent to this email address will not be considered.
