Jobs at Crusaders
To apply for any of these positions please email a cover letter and your resume with your name and the position title in the subject line to jobs@crusadersrugby.ca.
We sincerely appreciate your interest in working at the club and while we appreciate your interest we will only respond to selected candidates. All positions are open to the public and the Crusaders Rugby Club is committed to evaluating all candidates with a view to selecting the most suitable candidates for the role. The hiring process involves multiple interviews with club representatives after which offers will be made to selected individuals. References will be required.
Summer Jobs (open for 2027 Applications)
Crusaders Rugby Club is hiring part-time bar staff for our clubhouse. Bar staff run the bar on match days, at training nights and at club events, serving players, families, supporters and visiting teams. This is a community club. You’ll be the first friendly face many people see, and a big part of the post-match atmosphere that keeps people coming back.
Responsibilities
- Serve beer, wine, spirits, soft drinks and snacks quickly and accurately
- Check ID and refuse service to anyone underage or intoxicated, following responsible-service rules
- Take payments by cash and card, and balance the till at the end of a shift
- Keep the bar, glassware and clubhouse clean, tidy and safe
- Restock fridges and shelves, change kegs, and report low stock
- Open and close the bar, including cash-up and lock-up when rostered
- Help with club events such as socials, fundraisers and private hires
- Follow food safety, health and safety, and club policies
Requirements
- Of legal age to serve alcohol in your province
- A valid responsible-service certificate, such as Smart Serve (Ontario), Serving It Right (BC) or ProServe (Alberta), or willing to get one before your first shift
- Available on weekends, especially Saturday match days, plus some weekday evenings
- Comfortable handling cash and using a card terminal
- Friendly, reliable and calm when the bar gets busy
- Able to stand for long periods and lift cases and kegs up to about 25 kg
Nice to have
- Previous bar, restaurant or hospitality experience
- Experience changing kegs and working with a draught system
- Food Handler certification
- An interest in rugby or a connection to the club (players, alumni and family members welcome)
Hours
- Part-time, casual
- Saturday match days, training nights and events; about 4–6 hours each
The Crusaders Rugby Club is a not-for-profit rugby club based in Oakville, Ontario. The club is the largest rugby club in Canada and provides age rugby programming for participants from 4 years of age to seniors in the Oakville area. Our mission is to promote and develop community rugby participation at all levels in a safe, affordable and enjoyable environment.
Crusaders Rugby Club seeks a digital marketing specialist to create digital content related to club activities, programming and activities, and to support our marketing and advertising activities.
The Digital Marketing Specialist will be a motivated and energetic individual looking to develop their skills and experience in content creation, videography, photography, editing, digital advertising, social media marketing, online marketing, and traditional event marketing. The ideal candidate will be looking to pursue a career in digital marketing, content creation or online marketing and have relevant experience and/or formal education.
Specific duties will include:
– Creation of digital content for social media and content platforms
– Videography and photography of events, activities and matches
– Management of digital content repositories and archives
– Coordination with the Director of Communications to strategically promote club culture and culture of inclusivity in all forms of communications
– Coordination with local media and newspapers to develop media articles and content for online and offline distribution
– Working flexible hours: many/most weekends and evenings, including occasional travel
Qualifications/experience:
– Extensive video, streaming and video editing experience (using ORB or similar)
– Digital Photography and editing experience (using Photoshop or similar)
– Extensive experience with social media marketing, online advertising
– Graduated or enrolled in post-secondary photography, video, or marketing/communications program
The Crusaders Rugby Club is a not-for-profit rugby club based in Oakville, Ontario. The club is the largest rugby club in Canada and provides inclusive rugby programming for female and male participants from 4 to 74 years of age in the Oakville area. Our mission is to promote and develop community rugby participation at all levels in a safe, affordable and enjoyable environment.
The Groundskeeper will work with our volunteer groundskeeping team and Facilities Director and be responsible for maintaining the club facilities, watering/irrigation fields and operating/driving our water truck to ensure the grounds and fields are safe, well-maintained and ready for club activities throughout the summer.
Duties:
– Operation of grounds maintenance equipment (mowers, tractors, ATVs)
– Preparation of fields at Crusaders Rugby Club for leagues, tournaments and intramurals.
– Use and maintenance of various grounds keeping equipment, tools, and vehicles used in performance of job duties.
– Operation of irrigation equipment and maintenance of irrigation system.
– Maintenance and cleaning of the clubhouse.
– Clubhouse custodial, minor repairs and painting.
– Keeps grounds clean pre and post event, including custodial duties at Crusaders Rugby Club facility.
– Mows, trims and edges lawns, picks up papers and other debris, rakes leaves & infields, pressure wash or hose down areas as needed, weeds and waters lawns and flower beds as well as infields.
– Field lining.
– Maintenance and cleaning of storage buildings, fences, bleachers, picnic tables, barbecues.
– Performs related duties as required.
Requirements:
– Clean drivers abstract, CVOR and a clean criminal record.
– Must be able to work early morning weekends, and various hours throughout the week.
– Must be able to lift 60-80 lbs. (bags of turf, chalk and other materials)
– Ability to read, write and accurately follow oral and written instructions.
– Ability to apply safety practices.
– Self motivated and able to work unsupervised at times.
– Will be required to sit and pass World Rugby First Aid and Rugby Ready courses.
– 19 years-old+ preferred
– available May – August; earlier availability (mid-April) preferred
Working conditions:
Works primarily outdoors; exposed to variable temperatures and weather conditions, dirt, dust, fumes, odors, loud equipment noise, and potentially dangerous equipment (mower, weedeater, tractors, etc.); may require periods of physical exertion during field preparation; will work varied hours and shifts.
The Crusaders Rugby Club is a not-for-profit rugby club based in Oakville, Ontario. The club is the largest rugby club in Canada and provides age rugby programming for participants from 4 years of age to seniors in the Oakville area. Our mission is to promote and develop community rugby participation at all levels in a safe, affordable and enjoyable environment.
The Athletic Therapist will be responsible for the overall health and welfare of club athletes with a particular emphasis on on-field first-aid and the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, and the provision of emergency, on-field care, assessment, and patient follow-up and management. Requires a thorough knowledge of medial care and therapeutic techniques.
Representative Duties & Responsibilities:
– Interview patients and conduct physical examinations.
– Recognize, assess, manage, and rehabilitate musculoskeletal injuries.
– Recognize, assess, and manage head-injuries and related protocols.
– Refer injured patients to the appropriate specialized medical personnel as required.
– Consult with medical professionals on patients’ progress and treatment plans.
– Provide basic first-aid as required.
– Create, update, and maintain players’ health records for coaches.
– Develop and deliver presentations and information seminars to athletes, coaches and parents.
– Advise patients on appropriate exercise and rehabilitation programs.
– Provide recommendations regarding the selection and fitting of equipment.
– Assist with the fitting braces, preventative strapping and taping.
– Apply preventative taping to athletes as required prior to matches and training.
– Act as a liaison between athletes, coaches and parents as required.
– Exchange technical and medical information with medical practitioners, athletes, coaches and parents.
– Consult with coaches regarding problems of physical conditioning to prevent injury occurrence.
– Respond to inquiries from a variety of individuals such as student athletes, patients, and coaches.
– Train temporary and casual employees in first-aid and preventative strapping and taping techniques.
– Plan and coordinate the scheduling of student field therapists for coverage at required games and practices.
– Monitor inventory and order supplies as required.
– Remain current with frequent advances in medical care and therapeutic techniques.
– May require travel within Ontario.
Qualifications:
– BSc in Kinesiology preferred
– Emergency First Responder certification
– Certified Athletic Therapist, OR be attending a CATA Accredited Post-Secondary Institution and course-related seeking field placement.
The Crusaders Rugby Club is a not-for-profit rugby club based in Oakville, Ontario. The club is the largest rugby club in Canada and provides age rugby programming for participants from 4 years of age to seniors in the Oakville area. Our mission is to promote and develop community rugby participation at all levels in a safe, affordable and enjoyable environment.
Crusaders Rugby Club intends to offer summer-long day camp and skills programming aimed at offering safe, affordable and enjoyable rugby-centred sports camp programming to the community. The club intends to offer a variety of camps programming for minis (aged 4-12) and for juniors (aged 13-18):
– The minis camps will be week-long camps designed to promote fitness, activity, teamwork and a basic introduction to non-contact rugby games and skills, based on the National Rookie Rugby Program (NRRP). This NRRP is designed for children through participation in fun, non-contact, inclusive rugby games and activities that develop Fundamental Motor Skills in line with Stages 1, 2 and 3 of the Canadian
Sport For Life – Long Term Athlete Development Model.
– The junior camps will primarily focus on rugby skills development for beginners and intermediate players of both genders and vary in length from 3-day to full-week camps.
The Summer Youth Programs Coordinator will be a motivated and energetic individual looking to develop their skills and experience in coaching, sport management and administration, teaching, recreation or non-profit areas. Specific duties will relate directly to marketing, developing and operating summer day
sports camps for girls and boys, duties may include:
– Engaging and developing relationships with regional elementary schools, high schools and community programs within the Halton and Peel regions to introduce the Crusaders sports camps to these groups both in person and virtually.
– Co-developing and executing marketing plan with the Directors of Mini Rugby and Junior Rugby: online advertising and marketing, local/regional advertising and marketing.
– Developing camp programming plans, schedules and coaching plans.
– Acting as lead coach and coordinator for the minis camps.
– Coordinating with, and assisting, junior camp coaches to revise camp programming and plans.
– Updating Emergency Action Plans and ensure all compliance requirements are addressed in advance of the camps.
– Administer all aspects of the camps: budgets, expenditures, equipment purchases, attendance records, insurance-related record keeping.
– Liaise with parents and club directors related to all aspects of the operation of the camps.
– Evaluate, engage, supervise, develop and manage a small team of youth volunteer/trainee coaches.
– Initiate and promote the building of positive relationships between local schools and the rugby club.
– Assist the club in the conduct and coaching of the Under-6 and Under-8 programs. These programs are designed for children to develop Fundamental Motor Skills in line with Stages 1, 2 and 3 of the Canadian Sport For Life – Long Term Athlete Development Continuum.
Qualifications/experience:
– World Rugby First Aid in Rugby and Rugby Ready courses
– World Rugby Level 1 Coaching Certification preferred
– Previous youth rugby coaching experience
– Demonstrated previous experience running/operating/counselling child/youth day camps
The Crusaders Rugby Club seeks to place Black or other racialized youth, indigenous, youth with disabilities and/or 2SLGBTQI+ youth in at least one of the Summer Youth Programs Coordinator positions.
The Crusaders Rugby Club is a not-for-profit rugby club based in Oakville, Ontario. The club is the largest rugby club in Canada and provides age rugby programming for participants from 4 years of age to seniors in the Oakville area. Our mission is to promote and develop community rugby participation at all levels in a safe, affordable and enjoyable environment.
Crusaders Rugby Club intends to offer summer-long day camp and skills programming aimed at offering safe, affordable and enjoyable rugby-centred sports camp programming to the community. The club intends to offer a variety of camps programming for minis (aged 4-12):
– The minis camps will be week-long camps designed to promote fitness, activity, teamwork and a basic introduction to non-contact rugby games and skills, based on the National Rookie Rugby Program (NRRP). This NRRP is designed for children through participation in fun, non-contact, inclusive rugby games and activities that develop Fundamental Motor Skills in line with Stages 1, 2 and 3 of the Canadian Sport For Life – Long Term Athlete Development Model.
– The junior camps will primarily focus on rugby skills development for beginners and intermediate players of both genders and vary in length from 3-day to full-week camps.
The Minis Summer Camp Counsellor will be a motivated and energetic individual looking to develop their skills and experience in coaching, sport management and administration, teaching, recreation or non-profit areas. Specific duties will relate directly to operating summer day sports camps for girls and boys aged 4-12, duties may include:
– Participating in training workshops held prior to camp sessions.
– Building relationships with all camp participants by showing compassion, empathy and understanding.
– Developing minis camp programming plans, schedules and coaching plans with the Program Co-ordinators that align with the objectives of the camps.
– Work within a small team of counsellors to plan, organize and deliver camp programming.
– Safe check in and out of participants, noting parents’ concerns, issues and ensuring both participants and their parents are comfortable with communications.
– Attend regular staff meetings.
– Assist children to get ready for activities and ensure they are on time for activities.
– Ensure questions and concerns from parents are noted to the supervisor.
– Participate in activities with children such as non-contact rugby, games, skills sessions and other activities and encourage participation in these activities.
– Be a positive role model for children and other Staff to follow.
– Be on time for shift and ensure you have all materials for the day ready 15 minutes prior to the start of camp.
Qualifications/experience:
– World Rugby First Aid in Rugby and Rugby Ready courses
– World Rugby Level 1 Coaching Certification preferred
– Previous youth rugby playing/coaching experience preferred
– Demonstrated previous experience in childcare required
– 16 years or older for junior counsellor positions; 19 years or older for senior positions
Day Camp Counsellor – Recreation (JUNIOR)
The Crusaders Rugby Club is a not-for-profit rugby club based in Oakville, Ontario. The club is the largest rugby club in Canada and provides age rugby programming for participants from 4 years of age to seniors in the Oakville area. Our mission is to promote and develop community rugby participation at all levels in a safe, affordable and enjoyable environment.
Crusaders Rugby Club intends to offer summer-long day camp and skills programming aimed at offering safe, affordable and enjoyable rugby-centred sports camp programming to the community. The club intends to offer a variety of camps programming for minis (aged 4-12):
– The minis camps will be week-long camps designed to promote fitness, activity, teamwork and a basic introduction to non-contact rugby games and skills, based on the National Rookie Rugby Program (NRRP). This NRRP is designed for children through participation in fun, non-contact, inclusive rugby games and activities that develop Fundamental Motor Skills in line with Stages 1, 2 and 3 of the Canadian Sport For Life – Long Term Athlete Development Model.
– The junior camps will primarily focus on rugby skills development for beginners and intermediate players of both genders and vary in length from 3-day to full-week camps.
The Minis Summer Camp Counsellor will be a motivated and energetic individual looking to develop their skills and experience in coaching, sport management and administration, teaching, recreation or non-profit areas. Specific duties will relate directly to operating summer day sports camps for girls and boys aged 4-12, duties may include:
– Participating in training workshops held prior to camp sessions.
– Building relationships with all camp participants by showing compassion, empathy and understanding.
– Developing minis camp programming plans, schedules and coaching plans with the Program Co-ordinators that align with the objectives of the camps.
– Work within a small team of counsellors to plan, organize and deliver camp programming.
– Safe check in and out of participants, noting parents’ concerns, issues and ensuring both participants and their parents are comfortable with communications.
– Attend regular staff meetings.
– Assist children to get ready for activities and ensure they are on time for activities.
– Ensure questions and concerns from parents are noted to the supervisor.
– Participate in activities with children such as non-contact rugby, games, skills sessions and other activities and encourage participation in these activities.
– Be a positive role model for children and other Staff to follow.
– Be on time for shift and ensure you have all materials for the day ready 15 minutes prior to the start of camp.
Qualifications/experience:
– World Rugby First Aid in Rugby and Rugby Ready courses
– World Rugby Level 1 Coaching Certification preferred
– Previous youth rugby playing/coaching experience preferred
– Demonstrated previous experience in childcare required
The Crusaders Rugby Club seeks to place Black or other racialized youth, indigenous, youth with disabilities and/or 2SLGBTQI+ youth in at least one of the Summer Youth Programs Coordinator positions.
Questions?
Please feel free to email us with questions at: jobs@crusadersrugby.ca
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