Rugby Development Intern

Rugby Development Intern

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 a talented and ambitious individual who is passionate about the field of sport management, wants to apply their knowledge and experience, and support a vision of Rugby for All.

Reporting to the Rugby Development Manager, the Rugby Development Intern is a member of the Rugby Operations department. The position will focus on delivering key parts of Rugby Ontario’s Strategic Plan. The Rugby Development Intern will assist Rugby Ontario in achieving the strategic objectives to support the Club Community and Build Belonging. This position provides a critical and fundamental service to support Rugby Ontario’s community of Clubs.

Position Details:

• Unpaid Internship
• 240-560 Hours to be completed over the course of the internship
• • NOTE: please indicate hours of availability in application.
• Hybrid work environment – remote four (4) days a week, in office minimum of one (1) day a week in the Rugby Ontario office if possible. (Office Address: Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre – 875 Morningside Ave, Toronto, ON)
• Some additional days, such as event days will require being onsite.

What you’ll be doing

Under the leadership of the Rugby Development Manager, this role is responsible for supporting all aspects of the Rugby Development portfolio including the Development Series and Conference, Member Retention Survey, Minor and Mixed Ability Rugby season planning, development resource creation, and administration of Rugby Development Projects like the Technical Game Leader Program. This includes building a close working relationship with other members of the Rugby Ontario team and relevant community and club stakeholders, partners and committees. This coupled with excellent organizational and communication skills, will be essential to the successful achievement of this position’s objectives. At the core, we are seeking an organized sport developer with a passion to grow this invaluable part of the rugby community.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Data entry, analyzing, and management of community rugby data including Member Retention Survey and participation data.
• Create reports and presentations to support rugby development knowledge translation and mobilization.
• Support the review and implementation of Club Standards and Competition Regulations that support club and game development.
• Support the creation and implementation of Competition Management procedures for Minor, Youth, and Mixed Ability rugby.
• Work with Communications Staff to produce content for Rugby Ontario Development Newsletter and Website and support development communications strategy.
• Assist with the planning and execution of the Development Conference and Virtual Series.
• Assist with the creation and implementation of programs and resources to support Club Development, including volunteer management and development, community programming, player retention and transition, club governance, and strategic planning among others.
• Build and maintain relationships with and communicate with stakeholders both internal and external.
• Additional duties as required.

Desired Experience & Qualifications:

• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
• Current, clear criminal record check for the vulnerable sector required.
• Valid Driver’s License and the ability / willingness to travel.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Exceptional planning, analytical and reporting skills.
• Self-directed and results oriented with the ability to multi-task and problem solve.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, SharePoint)
• Experience organizing and facilitating group meetings (online / in-person) and managing all relevant logistics.
• Ability to work within a flexible schedule and in a remote work environment setting.
• Demonstrated strong values and ethics, in accordance with Rugby Ontario’s organizational values (and other Rugby Ontario policies), through personal and professional behaviours.
• Post-secondary level of education in a related field of study is an asset.
• Prior experience working or volunteering in a sport organization is an asset.
• Knowledge of Rugby Ontario and the Ontario rugby community is an asset.
• Demonstrated experience working with and supporting volunteers and/or in customer service is an asset.

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 & Our Process

Collage link. Deadline to apply is 11:59 pm EST on Wednesday November 25th, 2026 .

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)

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.