Location: York Region / Toronto, ON (Hybrid)

Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time

Application Deadline: September 6, 2026

Please review the application requirements at the bottom of this posting to finalize your application.

About TOP Sports

TOP Sports is among Canada's fastest-growing youth sports organizations, serving thousands of athletes annually through hockey, soccer, lacrosse, sports camps, and more. Our mission is to provide exceptional programming that develops multi-sport athletes and creates a better youth sports experience for families.

We're hiring a General Manager to take ownership of our York Region location. As the GM in York Region, you’ll own day-to-day operations across TOP Hockey, TOP Soccer, TOP Lacrosse, and TOP Sports Camps, focusing on driving growth and developing a strong community, while creating world-class programs and ensuring our players and families have a outstanding experience. This is an opportunity to lead and grow an established location, build teams, create programs, and make a measurable impact on the next generation of athletes.

You’ll thrive here if you love creating community, leading people, solving problems, and building something meaningful.

Growth & Operations

- Drive growth across the York Region location by increasing registrations and revenue, launching new programs, developing strategic partnerships, and identifying opportunities to expand TOP Sports’ presence in the market
- Run day-to-day operations across all programs in York Region, including parent and player communication, coach scheduling, permits, facility relationships, apparel, and equipment.
- Own the location P&L;, including registration targets, budgeting, cost control, and monthly reporting
- Build and maintain the systems (registration platforms, communication tools, rosters)
- Manage a staff team of 10-20 part-time coaches, including scheduling, compliance, and payroll

Sport Program Leadership

- Oversee program quality and player development pathways across all three sports, working alongside Technical Directors to keep coaching and curriculum standards consistent with the TOP model.
- Recruit, hire,



train, and manage coaches and program staff across hockey, soccer, lacrosse, and camps
- Manage the competitive and recreational programs in each sport; working with Technical Directors to develop a strong competitive pathway complete with leagues, games, and tournaments.

Community Development

- Be the visible face of TOP Sports in York Region, building relationships at rinks, fields, schools, and community events.
- Build relationships with local schools, sport federations, and community organizations
- Build robust parent and family engagement to ensure we are delivering a world-class experience
- Run local marketing and social media efforts that build TOP's brand presence and reputation as the region's go-to multi-sport club.
- Work with our marketing team to execute specific marketing plans (digital, print, community outreach)
- Track registration data and conversion by program and school of origin, and use it to sharpen where and how the location grows.

What You Bring To The Table

- 3–5+ years of relevant experience in sports management, recreation, operations, hospitality, or another multi-site/service business
- Entrepreneurial Mindset — you take ownership, think strategically, and thrive in a growth-focused, hands-on environment
- Operational Excellence — you have experience managing sports programs, daily operations, systems, and budgets with efficiency and accountability
- Program and People Development — you thrive in leadership positions and love building strong youth sports programs while hiring, training, and motivating coaches and staff
- Business Experience — you are confident managing budgets, partnerships, and growth opportunities that drive participation and revenue




- Marketing and Community Engagement — you can lead local marketing efforts, social media, and parent relationships to strengthen brand and community presence
- Adaptable and Resourceful — you approach challenges with creativity, flexibility, and a problem-solving mentality

Compensation & Benefits

- Competitive salary of $65,000–$75,000 annually, based on experience, with performance-based compensation tied to the growth and success of the York Region location
- Comprehensive health and wellness spending account (HSA/WSA)
- Paid vacation and personal time off
- Hybrid work environment with flexible work from home
- Staff discounts on TOP Sports programs
- Professional development and leadership opportunities
- Clear pathway for career advancement as our organization continues to grow

Why Join TOP Sports?

At TOP Sports, you'll join a collaborative team that's passionate about creating exceptional experiences for young athletes and their families. This isn't a typical sports management position; it's an opportunity to become a key contributor to one of Canada's fastest-growing youth sports organizations. You'll help build systems, improve operations, and play an important role in the continued growth of our club while developing your own career in sport management.

Resume & Introduction Video To apply, please submit:

- A short professional resume
- A 60-90 second introduction video telling us:
- Why this opportunity interests you
- Why you'd be a great fit for TOP Sports
- What excites you about working in youth sports
- Note: Please send MP4 file or upload to Google Drive, YouTube, or Vimeo

Please email your resume and video to Kevin Shier, Executive Director ([email protected]).

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

TOP Sports is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please let us know.

📌 General Manager (Youth Sports Club) (Toronto)
🏢 TOP Sports
📍 Toronto