League Manager (Oakville)

Location: Oakville, ON
Type: Independent Contractor
Pay Rate: $25.00 / Hour
Reports to: District Manager

COMPANY OVERVIEW

50,000 athletes. 20+ locations. Millions of views.

Brodie League is more than a basketball league, it’s a community. As one of North America’s fastest-growing sports brands, Brodie League is redefining adult recreational basketball by delivering an elevated, professional-quality experience rooted in culture, competition, and community. Our mission is to make every league night the best night of the week for our athletes.

ROLE OVERVIEW

The League Manager is the operational core of the Brodie League. You’re the person captains rely on, the reason game nights run seamlessly, and the standard every league night is held to. You anticipate problems before they surface, hold every game night to a premium standard, and treat every gym like it reflects the Brodie brand.

This role combines league operations, coaching, youth programming, and community engagement. In addition to overseeing game-day operations, you'll play a key role in supporting and growing our youth basketball programming, creating positive experiences for young athletes and their families.

We're specifically looking for candidates with direct basketball experience, coaching experience, and a passion for working with youth. Whether you've coached teams, led basketball camps, managed youth programs, or played an active role in your local basketball community, you'll bring the credibility, leadership, and enthusiasm needed to help grow the game and represent the Brodie brand in Oakville.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Season Operations

• Build and manage an airtight season schedule across all divisions, gyms, and time slots

• Own team placement, division balancing, and captain onboarding from day one

• Run game nights at a premium standard: the right refs, the right setup, zero chaos

• Manage standings, stats, and weekly results with accuracy and speed

• Execute playoffs and championship events that players talk about for years

Youth Program Operations

• Support the delivery and growth of Brodie's youth basketball programming in Oakville

• Build positive relationships with youth athletes, parents, coaches, and community partners

• Assist with program scheduling, registrations, and day-to-day operations

• Help create a safe, engaging, and development-focused environment for participants

• Represent the Brodie brand within the local basketball community and support future growth initiatives

Facilities & Logistics

• Hold gym partners to the same standard we hold ourselves

• Book and manage court time so nothing is ever scrambled or last-minute

• Show up to every game night like the venue is a reflection of the brand, because it is

Data & Reporting

• Track registrations, capacity, and team health weekly

• Spot issues early and act on them before they become problems

• Keep leadership informed with clear, accurate updates

REQUIREMENTS

Must have

• 1+ years of experience in sports, recreation, community programming, coaching, education, events, hospitality, or customer-facing operations

• Experience coaching, mentoring, teaching, or leading youth programs, camps, sports teams, or community initiatives

• Strong passion for basketball and the culture surrounding the game

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

• Reliable access to transportation sufficient to transport league equipment and materials

• Demonstrated ability to create positive experiences for participants, customers, or community members

• Availability to work weekends, as game nights and programming require

• Must operate as a self-employed individual and be responsible for all tax remittances and HST obligations where applicable

Nice to have

• Existing network within the Oakville basketball, recreation, or youth sports community

• Experience managing facilities, officials, volunteers, or community partners

• Experience in sports operations, event management, or recreation leadership

• Experience playing in or captaining a competitive basketball league

• Experience launching or growing sports programs

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR NOTICE

This is an independent contractor engagement, not an employment relationship. As an independent contractor in Ontario, you will be responsible for your own income tax remittances, Canada Pension Plan (CPP) contributions, and HST registration and remittance where applicable. You will not be entitled to benefits under Ontario's Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA), including vacation pay, public holiday pay, overtime pay, or statutory notice of termination.

This engagement will be governed by a written independent contractor agreement, which will include the applicable notice period for termination of the contract. The true nature of this working relationship will be assessed based on the actual circumstances of the engagement. Prospective contractors are encouraged to seek independent legal or financial advice prior to entering into this arrangement.

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE DISCLOSURE
Artificial intelligence may be used in the recruitment and selection process, including to screen, assess, or evaluate applicants.

POSITION STATUS
This job posting is for a new position at Brodie Rec Leagues.