Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre Inc. has an opportunity available for an Administration Intern to join our team!
This internship is designed for students currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution (college or university) and is a required component of their academic program. Students must be eligible to complete this internship through their school in order to be considered.
As an Administration Intern, you will gain valuable, hands-on experience in sport business administration while working in a world-class multi-sport facility. You will support a wide range of administrative functions and contribute to the planning and execution of athletic programming and events.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with daily administrative tasks including managing phone calls, emails, scheduling meetings, and calendar coordination
- Prepare, format, and proofread internal documents, reports, presentations, and correspondence
- Maintain organized filing systems—both physical and digital—for departmental records and documents
- Support the Administration team with data entry, tracking, and database maintenance
- Coordinate internal and external communications, ensuring timely and professional correspondence
- Assist in the planning and delivery of company events, meetings, and sport-related programming
- Conduct research and compile data to support reports, presentations, and strategic planning
- Help manage office supplies and inventory to ensure the workspace is fully equipped
- Participate in team meetings, contribute ideas, and support ongoing process improvements
- Support MARCOMPRO initiatives, including event promotion, brand awareness, and social media coordination
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned to support the overall business operations of TPASC
Opportunities for Learning and Development:
- Demonstrate a practical understanding of sport business administration within a multi-sport facility environment
- Apply professional administrative and organizational skills in real-world business operations
- Assist in planning and executing sport and recreation events from a business and logistics perspective
- Support marketing, communications, and promotional (MARCOMPRO) initiatives across multiple channels
- Develop effective communication and coordination strategies for internal and external stakeholders
- Conduct business-related research to support planning, reporting, and program development
- Gain insight into the Canadian sport system and career pathways in sport business and recreation
- Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team and contribute to ongoing operational improvements
- Enhance time management, problem-solving, and project coordination skills applicable to future careers
Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled full-time in a post-secondary program (Business Administration, Event Management, Marketing, Sport Management, or a related field)
- Legally authorized to participate in a work placement in Canada
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Detail-oriented and highly skilled in administrative and clerical functions
- Proactive and self-motivated with a willingness to learn and take initiative
- Comfortable working independently and collaboratively within a team
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook);
- Strong interpersonal skills and a professional demeanor
- Ability to adapt quickly and learn new software or platforms as required
Term & Honorarium:
Internship may be 2 or 4 months in duration, depending on your academic program requirements. Students will receive an honorarium of up to $1,500 upon successful completion of the internship
Placement Dates & Location:
This internship will take place at the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre, located at 875 Morningside Avenue, Scarborough, ON M1C 0C7
Internship term will be September 2025 to December 2025 depending on your academic program requirements
How to Apply:
Please submit your cover letter and resume by email to the attention of Rosa Martinez by August 29, 2025
Contact Information:
Rosa Martinez
Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre
875 Morningside Avenue
Toronto, ON M1C 0C7
Email: rmartinez@tpasc.ca
About Us:
A legacy of the 2015 Toronto Pan Am and Parapan Am Games, Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre is operated by a corporation co-owned by the City of Toronto and the University of Toronto. The world-class facility was the largest sport new-build for the Games and the largest infrastructure investment in Canadian amateur sport history. Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre delivers extensive programming that serves recreational and community groups, university students, high performance athletes, as well as fitness centre clientele. The building’s 312,000 square-feet includes two internationally sanctioned 10-lane 50-metre pools, a world-class dive pool and dry-land dive training facilities, a four-court gymnasium, a rock climbing wall, an indoor running track, conditioning rooms, a high performance testing centre, studio spaces, and a state-of-the-art fitness centre for members. The Canadian Sport Institute Ontario (CSIO) is located at Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre and provides world-leading sport science and sport performance services. Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre opened to community users, University of Toronto faculty, staff and students, City of Toronto program users and high performance in September 2014. For more information visit www.torontopanamsportscentre.ca
Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre Inc. is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status, or disability. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.