Community Rugby Development Intern

Development Intern Toronto, ON Hybrid $17.60 CAD per hour

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 position:

This position 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. This position provides critical and fundamental services to support Rugby Ontario’s community of clubs and the growth of our rugby programs.

Position Titles: Community Rugby 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 ($17.60/hour)

Supervisor: Manager, Rugby Development

Start Date: Tentatively July 6, 2026 (TBD based on Canada Summer Jobs approved funding).

This summer employment position is 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 the position is conditional. We will receive confirmation regarding the position duration in late April, at which time official job offers will be made.

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, scheduling and administration, and non‑profit/community development. 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.

This role will require remote work. You must have access to a laptop and a smartphone.

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.

Under the supervision of the Rugby Development Manager and with and mentorship of the Director of Rugby Operations, the Community Rugby Development Intern will be responsible for supporting the planning and implementation of the Game Leader and Community Rugby Programs, including developing resources and outreach plans for both, supporting the Rugby Ontario volunteer development program and other new and existing rugby development programs and initiatives with a focus on school and community outreach.

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 across the province. Strong communication and inter‑personial 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 a strong sport developer with a passion to grow these invaluable parts of the rugby community.

Specific tasks will be assigned by Rugby Ontario but…