About the Position

Program Lead – Afterschool Programs

Location: Toronto, ON
Employment Type: Part-time / Contract (with growth potential)
Salary: $24 – $32 / hour CAD

Responsibilities

Lead and manage a specific afterschool program (e.g., esports, video editing, social media, etc.)
Plan and execute structured sessions for students (curriculum + activities)
Manage instructors or assistants where applicable
Ensure student engagement, retention, and overall experience quality
Track attendance, performance, and program outcomes
Continuously improve the program based on feedback and results
Take ownership of your program-treat it like a small business unit

Requirements

Strong leadership and organizational ability
Comfortable managing groups of students (youth experience is a plus)
Background or strong interest in at least one relevant area:
- Esports / Gaming
- Content Creation (YouTube, TikTok, Streaming)
- Video Editing / Media
- Digital Skills / Tech
Ability to take initiative and operate with minimal oversight
Reliable, structured, and accountable

Program Areas

Esports & Competitive Gaming
- Team-based play, tournaments, strategy, and player development
Content Creation & Streaming
- YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, personal branding, and live production
Video Editing & Digital Media
- Editing fundamentals, storytelling, short-form and long-form content
Technology & Digital Skills
- General computer literacy, online tools, and foundational tech skills
Creative & Experimental Programs (optional expansion)
- New program ideas based on your expertise (e.g., game design, social media growth, etc.)

What This Role Is (and Isn’t)

This role is for people who want to build something and grow with it.

You are not just delivering sessions-you are shaping the program
You will be given autonomy, but expected to produce results
The more successful your program is, the more opportunity you create for yourself

Compensation

$24–$32/hour CAD, based on experience and performance
Additional performance-based incentives tied to program growth, retention, and overall success
Clear pathway for advancement into expanded leadership roles as programs scale, with potential opportunities to support new locations and travel

Why Join

Be part of building a scalable youth program model
Direct impact on students and their development
Opportunity to grow into senior leadership as we expand across locations
Work in an environment tied to esports, media, and modern digital industries

We are building this role with long-term growth in mind. Program Leads who demonstrate strong performance will be trained and positioned to take on larger responsibilities, including launching and overseeing programs in new markets. As we expand, this may include travel opportunities.

Program Lead – Afterschool Programs

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