Toronto 2026 JCC Maccabi Games Director
Schwartz/Reisman Centre and Prosserman JCC
9600 Bathurst Street
Vaughan, ON L6A 3Z8

WHO WE ARE:

The Jewish Community Centre (JCC) is more than just a workplace-it’s a vibrant hub of culture, connection, and community. As one of the largest engagement platforms in the Greater Toronto Area, we offer a diverse range of programs, including arts, fitness, education, daycare, summer camps, and more. With a bold goal to triple our community engagement by 2026, we are on a transformative path to become the beating heart of Jewish life in the region. Join us in shaping the future of the JCC experience for 75,000+ people annually!

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong demonstrated experience with committee recruitment and engagement, lay-professional collaboration, and volunteer leadership development.
• Proven success leading large-scale events, initiatives, or campaigns involving multiple stakeholders and high community visibility.A deep passion for Jewish life, identity, and peoplehood
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• and belief in sport as a vehicle for engagement and connection.

• A strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to leadership, operations, and relationship building.
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Willing and able to work long hours and a flexible schedule in the weeks leading up to the Games and during the Games week.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and remain calm under pressure.
• Experience in Jewish communal or nonprofit settings preferred.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Qualifications:

• Strong demonstrated experience with committee recruitment and engagement, lay-professional collaboration, and volunteer leadership development.
• Proven success leading large-scale events, initiatives, or campaigns involving multiple stakeholders and high community visibility.A deep passion for Jewish life, identity, and peoplehood
• 
  
• and belief in sport as a vehicle for engagement and connection.

• A strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to leadership, operations, and relationship building.
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Willing and able to work long hours and a flexible schedule in the weeks leading up to the Games and during the Games week.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and remain calm under pressure.
• Experience in Jewish communal or nonprofit settings preferred.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Location: Prosserman JCC (4588 Bathurst Street, North York, ON) & Schwartz/Reisman Centre (9600 Bathurst Street, Vaughan, ON) - Must be able to work at both locations.

ROLE SUMMARY:

The JCC Maccabi Games Director will serve as the driving force behind Toronto’s hosting of the 2026 JCC Maccabi Games - a unique and transformative opportunity to rally our community, ignite Jewish pride, and shine a global spotlight on the spirit of Toronto. At a time of rising antisemitism and deepening polarization, the Games are more than a sporting event. They represent a bold and joyful affirmation of Jewish identity, belonging, and resilience. Rooted in the universal language of sport, the JCC Maccabi Games serve as a powerful vehicle for community engagement, teen connection, and identity-building, drawing thousands of athletes, volunteers, and families into a shared Jewish experience.
We are seeking an inspiring and strategic leader with deep roots and connections in the Toronto Jewish community who can mobilize people, unite institutions, and turn vision into action. This role is not just about operational excellence - it’s about leveraging the full power of the Games to strengthen Jewish life, galvanize the next generation, and leave a lasting legacy of pride, purpose, and community.