Rugby Ontario Referees

Rugby Ontario is looking for new energetic and motivated referees to join our team. Our referees enjoy a rewarding pathway which includes the opportunity to travel Ontario and overseas while developing their own game.

We are looking for ex-players, high schools seniors and anyone with an understanding of Rugby that would like stay in the game! Referees from other sports are more than welcome.

If interested in becoming a referee with Rugby Ontario, please send an email to info@rugbyontario.com.

Coach and Referee Development Intern

 The Rugby Ontario Coach & Referee Development Intern will support the delivery of key initiatives, such as: 

• Planning and delivery of Rugby Ontario’s NCCP Coaching Courses 
• Planning and delivery of the Rugby Ontario’s Officiating Courses 
• Planning and delivery of Coaching Development Programs 
• Planning and delivery of Referee Development Programs 
• Administration of referee appointments 
• Liaising with external rugby partners as related to coach and referee development

Please note that this position may require you to work some evenings and weekends throughout the term of the internship. 

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Communications and Marketing Intern

The Communications Intern will support the delivery of key initiatives, such as: 

• Social Media, Web Publishing, Marketing and General Communications 
• Assisting in developing communications and marketing plans for events
• Writing content for Rugby Ontario’s website, newsletter, social media platforms
• Assisting with social media campaigns; planning and writing (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, etc.)
• Assisting in the preparation and delivery of various marketing materials and initiatives
• Archiving, digitizing and distributing media internally and externally
• Social media and web analytics
• Contributing to setups/takedowns and general administration of events

Please note that this position may require you to work some evenings and weekends throughout the term of the internship.

Competitions, Events and Marketing Intern

 The Rugby Ontario Competitions, Events and Marketing Intern will support the delivery of key initiatives, such as: 

Competitions & Events 

• Preparations for 2022 Rugby Ontario leagues and major event days 
• Ontario Women’s League
• Marshall League (Men’s Senior League)
• 2022 Junior Cup Day
• 2022 Minor Festival
• Preparations for 2022 Rugby in the Square (www.rugbyinthesquare.com)

Marketing 

• Assisting with the delivery and fulfillment of contracts of existing sponsors and partners 
• Assisting in identifying potential corporate and community partners
• Assisting in the development of various projects within Rugby Ontario’s Commercial Pillar. Including but not limited to; sponsor prospecting, deck development, various club fundraising programs.

Please note that this position may require you to work some evenings and weekends throughout the term of the internship. 

High Performance Intern

 The Rugby Ontario High Performance Intern will support the delivery of key initiatives, such as: 

• Logistical administration for representative teams 
• Assist in marketing and promotion of Provincial Programs
• Assist in sponsorship development and lead generation
• Facility bookings for all provincial representative programs
• Interaction and engagement with program stakeholders at provincial events
• Operational duties at provincial representative events

Please note that this position may require you to work some evenings and weekends throughout the term of the internship. Some tasks will be administrative in nature. Other tasks will be operational and may require you to travel off-site (such as to a rugby pitch).