Deadline: 4 January 2026 11:59 pm ET.
Girls Forward is recruiting a Program Coordinator to join our team! Our ideal candidate is passionate about girls in sport and physical activity. You believe in the power of sport and want to work together to build welcoming and brave spaces for girls nationwide. You know why taking an intersectional approach is essential, have experience in delivering evidence-based sport and physical activity programs, and are ready to create a lasting impact.
The Role
- Role: Program Coordinator
- Location: Remote (work from anywhere in Canada)
- Reports to: Executive Director and Program Manager
- Compensation: $40,000 – $45,000 Annually prorated to 0.75FTE ($32,760 – $33,540, 4 days per week or an equivalent of 30 hours per week), $100 monthly cellphone and internet allowance, $250 Health Spending Account
- Overview: The Program Coordinator contributes to Girls Forward’s operations to support its mission of empowering girls through sports, physical activity and education. The Program Coordinator’s primary responsibilities will be to support the delivery of Silvery Gummy-funded programs (8-11) and events (2 per year), with a focus on safe sport and the reduction of gender-based violence. The Program Coordinator will also provide additional support for Girls Forward events and opportunities, both in person and virtually, and assist with the organisation’s overall administrative operations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Programs and Events
- Lead the recruitment of 8-10 partner/community organisations, and outreach efforts to expand program delivery sites.
- Coordinate registration outreach to ensure strong participation across all programs.
- Prepare all program-related documents, including curriculum worksheets, Real Role Model (RRM) onboarding materials, and other required resources.
- Support research and evaluation activities, including survey distribution, collection, and basic data organisation.
- Plan, organise, and host two Sport Leader Summits, including logistics, communication, and on-site coordination.
- Manage the hiring process for a curriculum developer, including role scoping, outreach, interviews, and onboarding.
- Work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to ensure smooth program delivery and alignment with Silver Gummy funding requirements.
- Maintain detailed records and reports related to outreach, participants, program activities, and evaluation data.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of programs by identifying needs, sharing insights, and supporting updates to materials and processes.
- Represent Girls Forward professionally in all communications and stakeholder interactions.
Administrative Support
- Manage organisational email accounts and Google Drive resources.
- Support grant, donor, and sponsor report creation.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in program delivery.
- Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in tools like Google Drive, Excel, Eventbrite, and Canva.
- Ability to manage and analyse data and work independently.
- Technologically savvy (e.g., Zoom webinars).
- A background in mental health, psychology, or safe sport training is an asset.
WORK ARRANGEMENT
- Location: a blend of remote and in-person needs. Travel within Canada may be expected to support program and/or event delivery.
- 24-month contract, with the possibility of renewal based on performance and organisational needs. The preferred start date is February 2, 2026.
A PDF of the job description can be found here. This job is funded by Silver Gummy Foundation.
