Stanley Park Ball Lead - Board of Directors (Elected)

Type: Volunteer • Posted: Jul 23, 2025

Position Description

Position: Stanley Park Ball board member


Location: Stanley Park Community Centre -  505 Franklin Street N. Kitchener, Ontario


Purpose of Position: To oversee the Stanley Park Ball program and manage the leadership team


Position Supervisor: Vice-president of the SPCA  


Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Engage with and maintain communication with leadership team and volunteers during the year

  • Attend and lead program meetings (monthly September to December, bi-weekly January to April) 

  • Work with leadership team to provide volunteers, umpires, and coaches with feedback

  • Follow up promptly and professionally on parent/guardian and player concerns, should they arise 

  • Work with the Volunteer Engagement Manager to recruit/interview members of the leadership team

  • Support the team by attending and assisting with end of season pizza nights

  • Provide back up for website updates (such as weather/field closures, entering team scores)


Time Commitment:

  • This position is ongoing and a minimum one year commitment is required.

  • Approximately 6 hrs/month to attend monthly meetings September to December and answer emails

  • Approximately 16 hrs/month to attend bi-weekly meetings from January to April and various other planning, emails and meetings 

  • Approximately 8 hrs/month during May and June to assist with the ball program while it is running (such as emails to parents, navigating team complaints, helping at pizza nights)

Qualifications:

  • Available to commit to volunteer job requirements

  • Excellent organizational, written and verbal communication skills.

  • Great attention to detail required

  • Experience in recreation or t-ball/baseball/3-pitch an asset 

  • Proven customer service and problem-solving skills


Training and Professional Development:

  • Basic Health and Safety, AODA and evacuation training provided

  • Tour and overview of the Stanley Park Community Centre 

  • Opportunities to attend workshops, meetings, and other training sessions pertaining to the position.


Supervision and Accountability:

  • Ongoing checks with the Stanley Park Ball board member


Benefits:

  • Gain experience in supervising and leading a team 

  • An excellent way to meet and work with others, while contributing to your community

  • Invitation to two annual volunteer appreciation socials.

  • Free program registration each session after 3 months’ probation. 


Application Process:

  1. Submit the completed application form at https://www.spcakitchener.ca/openings 

  2. Attend an interview

  3. Two references checked (minimum one professional)

  4. Clean Police Criminal Record Check required.


For More Information Contact the Stanley Park Community Association  

Phone: 519-741-2504 or Email: volunteer@spcakitchener.ca

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