Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) one of the world's premier sports and entertainment companies, owns the Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL), Toronto Raptors (NBA), Toronto FC (MLS), Toronto Argonauts (CFL), Toronto Marlies (AHL), Raptors 905 (NBA D-League), TFC II (USL) and Raptors Uprising Gaming Club, the Toronto Raptors Esports franchise in the NBA 2K League. Its charitable arm, MLSE Foundation, focuses on funding initiatives to support youth through sport and recreational programs. In 2017 MLSE Foundation, with support of community and corporate partners, built MLSE LaunchPad, a 42,000-sq. ft. space dedicated to programming that support its four Pillars: Healthy Body, Healthy Mind, Ready For School and Ready For Work.

MLSE also owns and operates Scotiabank Arena, Canada’s premier sports & entertainment venue hosting more than 200 events each year, as well as two digital channels (Leafs Nation Network and NBA TV Canada), and has a partnership with Live Nation (the biggest concert promoter in the world). MLSE has also invested in and operates five of Toronto's sports facilities – Coca-Cola Coliseum, BMO Field, BMO Training Grounds at Downsview Park, home of Toronto FC's Academy and the First Team's practice facility, the Toronto Raptors’ training facility and the MasterCard Centre for Hockey Excellence, the practice facility for the Maple Leafs and Marlies.

MLSE’s common purpose is to unite and empower employees to deliver extraordinary moments to our fans and each other.

COACHING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Toronto Maple Leafs are committed to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion by helping eliminate barriers, accelerate development and create a lasting impact in our community. We believe in inclusion and hope to influence change that addresses systemic issues in the sport of hockey as well as within the communities we represent.

In line with our commitment, commencing for the 2021-22 season, the Toronto Maple Leafs will offer two full-time, paid contract positions from September 1, 2021, to July 15, 2022 to Black or Indigenous candidates or those who identify as part of another marginalized and/or racialized group looking to gain exposure in a professional sports organization.

These positions will provide valuable professional hockey experience, increase the candidates’ social capital within the broader hockey community as well as infuse a fresh perspective within the Maple Leafs organization. The club will seek two individuals with any level of experience in sport who exemplify a passion and dedication to growth within the game of hockey.

In the Coaching Program, on and off-ice mentorship opportunities will be provided by head coach Sheldon Keefe and his staff, the club’s player development staff, the organization’s ECHL and AHL coaching staffs, and various other leaders within the hockey program.

The individual selected for the Coaching 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.

The Toronto Maple Leafs are looking for an individual who is Black or Indigenous or identifies as part of another marginalized and/or racialized group and exemplifies a passion and dedication to growth within the game of hockey. The ideal candidate has demonstrated their work in any aspect of hockey operations or coaching, including but not limited to minor hockey, post-secondary and/or community programs and is committed to their own personal development and embodies the values of character, commitment and teamwork.

Previous experience working in professional hockey is not a requirement.

HOW TO APPLY
In addition to completing our online application and submitting a resume/CV we would like to get to know you. Share with us your passion for growth within the game of hockey and the qualities that make you a future leader in sport by submitting one of the following:

• A video no longer than two (2) minutes
• A cover letter no longer than one (1) page
• A presentation no longer than five (5) slides

All applications must be submitted through our online job posting.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. 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. Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership 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 accommodation due to a disability, please email: [email protected]. Please note this email is only for accommodation requests. Resumes sent to this email address will not be considered.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.