Development Intern

2025 CANADA SUMMER JOBS PROGRAM

RUGBY ONTARIO INTERNS

Do you want to gain invaluable work experience in the world of amateur sport?

Have you ever wanted to help grow the game of rugby in Ontario?

Rugby Ontario is actively searching for talented and ambitious individuals who are passionate about the field of sport management, want to apply their knowledge and experience, and support a vision of Rugby for All to fill the following paid intern positions:

Development Interns

The positions will focus on delivering key parts of Rugby Ontario’s Strategic Plan and will assist Rugby Ontario in achieving the strategic objectives to Support the Club Community, Build Belonging, Invest in the Future, and Advance our Rugby Culture. These positions provide critical and fundamental services to support Rugby Ontario’s community of clubs and the growth of our rugby programs.

Position Titles: Development Intern

Location: Hybrid (Remote 4 days & In-person 1 day/week if possible); Assigned to Rugby Ontario. Office address: Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre, 875 Morningside Ave, Toronto ON M1C 0C7). Some additional days, such as event days, will require being onsite.

Type of Position: Full-time Term Contract (8-16 weeks from May-August; TBD based on Canada Summer Jobs approved funding). Non-traditional work hours will be required at times.

Wage: Ontario Minimum wage ($17.20/hour)

Supervisor: Director of Rugby Operations

Start Date: Tentatively May 5th 2025 (TBD based on Canada Summer Jobs approved funding).

These summer employment positions are funded by the Government of Canada’s, Canada Summer Jobs program. As a result, the summer position start and end dates are subject to change and positions are conditional. We will receive confirmation regarding the position duration in late April, at which time official job offers will be made.

Who You Are?

You are an ambitious and dynamic individual between the ages of 15 to 30 years old looking to further your knowledge and skills in recreation and sport management, education, event planning and management, non-profit/community development, sponsorship development, and/or volunteer management. You enjoy working with people of all ages, backgrounds, and life experiences. You can act professionally in different work settings and are interested in supporting the growth of rugby in Ontario.

As this job may require remote work, you must have access to a laptop and a smartphone.

Eligibility:

To be eligible for employment the individual must:

• be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment,
• be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment,
• have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.

Job Description:

Under the supervision and mentorship of the Rugby Development Manager and Director of Rugby Operations, the Rugby Development Interns will be responsible for supporting the growth and delivery of the Club Development Program, inclusive and minor rugby programs, and other community rugby and rugby development programs and initiatives. This includes building a close working relationship with other members of the Rugby Ontario team and relevant community and club stakeholders, partners, and committees to help promote, develop, deliver, and improve programming and competitions across the province including strengthening clubs and their ability to offer quality sport experiences for all. Strong communication and inter-personal skills will be important as you will be interacting with individuals in your community of all ages, backgrounds, and experiences. This coupled with excellent organizational skills will be essential to the successful achievement of these positions’ objectives. At the core, we are seeking strong sport coordinators with a passion to grow these invaluable parts of the rugby community.

Specific tasks will be assigned by Rugby Ontario but will include some of the following:

• In collaboration with other Rugby Ontario staff, support the planning, promotion, administration, and coordination of Minor, Youth, and Mixed Ability Rugby programs and festivals across the province. Minor and Youth Rugby follow Rugby Canada’s Rookie Rugby program and are designed for children to support the development of Fundamental Motor Skills through participation in fun, non-contact, inclusive rugby games. Rookie Rugby is in line with Stages 1, 2, and 3 of the Canadian Sport for Life - Long Term Development Model.
• Act as a representative of Rugby Ontario, to engage and develop relationships with schools and community organizations, including those that represent under-represented communities.
• Provide clear and timely communication to stakeholders as required.
• Support the planning and promotion of the 2025 Club Development Conference.
• Collaborate with research partners to review and analyze data related to rugby development and apply learnings to adapt or create policies and programs to improve participant welfare, retention, overall experience paying particular attention to under-represented and equity-owed youth.
• Assist with the creation and implementation of programs and resources to support club rugby programming including volunteer management and development; inclusive and accessible community programming; player recruitment, retention, and transition; inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility; and community outreach and partnerships, among others.
• Support the review, implementation, and/or creation of Rugby Ontario policies and procedures as they relate to community rugby development.
• Work with Communications and Development Staff to produce and review development related content for Rugby Ontario Newsletters, Website, social media, and other communications.
• Additional duties as required.

About Rugby Ontario:

We are the Provincial Sport Organization (PSO) for rugby in Ontario. The story of rugby in Ontario is one of evolution. We are not the same organization we were a decade ago. We are not even the same organization we were two years ago. To help shape this constant evolution, we set out to reflect upon, and better understand, the challenges and needs of our membership. Our mission is to lead, support, and promote Rugby for All from our communities to clubs to province. Working with our member clubs and branches we are looking to make rugby one of the most appealing, accessible and inclusive sporting activities available today. Check us out: Website: https://www.rugbyontario.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rugby-ontario/

Our Values

It is important to us that you know what the team values; you will learn more about our values throughout the interview process.

For the Love of the Game: We are passionate, dedicated and committed to our mission, which is what binds us tightly together with a common purpose and pride in our accomplishments.

Game Regs: We build trust and earn respect by holding ourselves and others accountable and bringing honesty and integrity to everything we do. Fair play is the essential fabric of the game and what we believe in.

Other Duties as Required: We are an open and inclusive team that values everyone’s contributions, comradery and cohesion. It’s about going above and beyond and doing the little things to achieve our collective goals.

Lead from the Front: We move forward together to achieve success, just like in the game itself. Through a professional, transparent, and collaborative approach, we lead the way in creating a safe, welcoming and supportive sport culture.

To Apply and Our Process

If you are chosen to move forward, our interview process follows this sequence:

1. Virtual 30-minute interview with two members of our team.

2. A decision is communicated, and an offer is extended.

3. Reference and background checks (if necessary)

The deadline to apply is 11:59pm ET April 6th, 2025.

Please submit your application following the link provided.

Rugby Ontario is an equal-opportunity employer, and we welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please inform us within your application if you require any accommodations and every effort will be made to meet your needs.