Job title: Director, Australian Sports Programs

Employer: X Movement Inc.

Work location: Toronto, ON (Greater Toronto Area) — role is multi-site with regular program delivery at partner schools throughout the region; no fixed office location

Terms of employment: Permanent, full-time — 32 hours per week

Salary: $63,232 per year ($38.00/hour)

Vacancies: 1

Start date: As soon as possible

About X Movement

X Movement delivers live, in-school experiential programming to elementary schools across Canada, with a strong focus in Ontario — reaching millions of children. Our flagship Aussie X program brings Australian sports and culture into Canadian classrooms and gyms.

The Role

You will direct our Australian sports programming across the region — coordinating the facilitation team, leading coach training, recruiting and onboarding new coaches, and leading coaching delivery in schools.

Responsibilities

- Direct and coordinate delivery of Australian sports programming (Australian rules football, cricket, and netball-based curriculum) across GTA partner schools
- Lead training and cross-training of the program facilitation team, including cross-program deployment for seasonal flexibility
- Direct coach recruitment campaigns, including marketing funnel, screening, and onboarding of incoming coaches
- Own curriculum fidelity, program quality standards, and program evaluation
- Lead coaching delivery in schools, modelling program standards for the team
- Coordinate with client success and operations on scheduling and school relationships

Requirements

- Demonstrated expertise in one or more Australian-origin sports (Australian rules football, cricket,



netball-based curriculum) — gained through playing, coaching, program-development, or delivery experience — including rules, technique, and game strategy
- 2+ years' experience working with school-age children or youth, in a coaching, teaching, recreation, or similar setting
- Experience training, mentoring, or coordinating coaches or facilitators
- Outstanding communication and group management skills with school-age children
- Legally entitled to work in Canada
- Valid driver's licence, required to travel reliably between multiple partner school sites across the GTA
- Vulnerable-sector check (or ability to obtain)
- Customer service or hospitality experience an asset, reflecting personability, professionalism, and strong communication skills in people-facing environments

Benefits: 10 days paid vacation, health and wellness benefit, and paid travel.

How to apply: Resume and cover letter to [email protected]

Pay: $63,232.00 per year

Perks:

- Casual dress
- Commuter benefits
- Company events
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Wellness program
- Work from home

Application question(s):

- Do you have experience playing, coaching, or working in program development for an Australian-origin sport (Australian rules football, cricket, or netball)?
- Do you have 2+ years of experience working with school-age children or youth in a coaching, teaching, or recreation setting?
- Do you have a valid driver's licence and reliable access to a vehicle for travel between multiple school sites in the GTA?
- Are you legally entitled to work in Canada?
- Are you able to obtain a vulnerable-sector check?

Work Location: In person

📌 Director, Australian Sports Programs (Canada)
🏢 X Movement
📍 Canada