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.
Currently Open Jobs
Head Coach - Senior Women’s Rugby
Job Summary:
Oakville Crusaders Rugby club is looking for a knowledgeable and enthusiastic Rugby Coach to lead our Women’s team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in rugby, excellent communication skills and dedication to developing players both on and off the field.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan organize and conduct practice sessions focused on skill development, strategy and physical fitness
- Develop and implement game plans and strategies for competitive matches
- Provide mentorship and guidance to players, fostering a positive and inclusive team environment
- Evaluate individual and team performance, offering constructive feedback and setting goals for improvement
- Ensure the safety of all players and promoting proper techniques and adherence to safety guidelines
- Collaborate with other coaches and rugby directors to support the overall goals of the program
Qualifications:
- Proven experience as a rugby coach, preferably at a competitive level
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with strong teaching and technical rugby skills
- Strong leadership and motivational skills and a demonstrated team player
- Ability to manage and inspire players of varying skill levels
- CPR and First Aid certification preferred
- Relevant coaching certifications – NCCP Community/WR Level 1
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to accommodate practice sessions and games.
- The successful candidate will require a vulnerable sector check
Interested candidates should submit a resume and references to womens.rugby@crusadersrugby.ca
Please include “Rugby Coach Application” in the subject line.
Bar Manager
(OPEN for 2025/26) Various hours, weekdays & weekends. $negotiable with incentive plan
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 Bar Manager will promote and grow the Crusaders bar, hire and train waitstaff, and ensure that members are receiving excellent drinks, food, and service.The Bar Manager will also manage inventory and resources, ensure that quality and safety controls are followed, create schedules, and set business objectives to increase profits, improve bar management processes and maximize customer member satisfaction.
Duties:
Manage the business aspects of the bar:
- development of, and management to, bar budgets and financial targets,
- renewal, awards, negotiation and management of all bar supplier contracts,
- casual bar staff and volunteer staffing and scheduling,
- management and training of casual bar staff to ensure that staff are effective, productive and aware of their responsibilities and expectations,
- ensuring that casual labour staff are aware of and accountable to their broader non-bar responsibilities to maximize the utility of casual labour (i.e. responsibilities/jobs beyond just the bar),
- management of POS system, including ensuring pricing and costing is up-to-date and accurate,
- Ensuring bar closes, till float tracking and staff hours recording is accurate and complete,
- Work with Treasurer ensuring bar staff follow procedures to properly secure cash and bar products while the bar is in operation as well as securing cash and inventory after closing, established processes and continue to find ways to reduce the chances of loss/theft (cash, data, inventory etc.),
- documentation of bar management processes, inventory processes, accounting processes, staff guidelines,
- taking weekly inventory of alcohol and bar food products and maintaining inventory reports,
- managing the purchase and ordering of food and alcohol products on a weekly basis,
- purchasing and coordinating food purchases and maintaining food inventory,
- coordination with club members and coaches and facilitation of clubhouse-based events,
- ensuring that material staffing, scheduling, purchasing, pricing and other decisions that may materially impact the profitability or operation of the bar are communicated to the executive board and approved, and
- creatively making the bar and clubhouse fun and busy.
Requirements:
- High school diploma
- Smart Serve certification
- AWESOME with people
- Previous bar management experience an asset
Interested candidates should submit a resume and references to treasurer@crusadersrugby.ca
Please include “Bar Manager Vacancy” in the subject line.
Part-Time Bar Staff
(OPEN for 2025/26) Summer Positions. various hours, weekdays & weekends. $16.55/hr + tips
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.
Duties:
- Bartending duties at the club bar
- Recording guest orders and providing recommendations when asked
- Providing excellent and timely customer service
- Serve guests responsibly to ensure they are safe
- Ensuring the clubhouse facilities are cleaned after each opening
- Completing daily till closes, cash handling
- Stocking the bar inventory when needed
- Other duties as required
Requirements:
- High school diploma (or finishing Gr 12)
- Smart Serve certification (club will reimburse if you need to take the course)
- AWESOME with people
- Previous bartending experience preferred
- 18 years old or greater
Interested candidates should submit a resume and references to treasurer@crusadersrugby.ca
Please include “Part Time Bar Staff Position” in the subject line.
Open Summer Jobs
Camp Counsellors
Summer Positions. 8:30-4:30, weekdays. $17.20/hr – $20/hr
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.
Duties:
- Camp counsellor for day camps in July and August
- Providing a safe, positive and fun experience for all the participants, aged 4-14
- Develop and support camp programming
- Supervise and deliver camp programming
- Work with a team of counsellors to ensure participants are safe, included, enjoying themselves and having a blast
Requirements:
- Rugby playing experience in a club environment
- Be AWESOME with kids
- Previous coaching experience preferred
- 16 years old or greater for junior counsellor positions
- 19 years old or greater for senior counsellor positions
Digital Marketing Specialist
Summer Position – June-August up to 10 weeks. 35 hours/week, some weekend time. $17.20/hr – $18/hr
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.
We are seeking a highly motivated and creative Digital Marketing Specialist intern to join our team. As a Digital Marketing Specialist, you will play a crucial role in promoting and enhancing the brand of the Crusaders Rugby Club through various digital channels. You will be responsible for developing and executing effective digital marketing strategies to engage our audience, drive famember/player/community engagement, and support the club’s goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Social Media Management:
- Manage and curate content for the club’s social media profiles (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) to increase engagement and followers.
- Create and schedule regular posts, including game updates, player interviews, and behind-the-scenes content.
- Monitor social media trends and track performance metrics to optimize strategy.
- Website Management:
- Maintain and update the club’s official website with news, match schedules, player profiles, and other relevant content.
- Ensure the website is user-friendly, responsive, and SEO-optimized for maximum visibility.
- Email Marketing:
- Plan and execute email marketing campaigns to promote club events, matches, programs.
- Segment and target email lists to deliver personalized and relevant content to subscribers.
- Content Creation:
- Create high-quality visual and written content, including videos, graphics, blog posts, and articles, to promote the club’s brand.
- Collaborate with other designers, photographers, and videographers to produce compelling multimedia content.
- Produce livestreams of select matches.
- Analytics and Reporting:
- Monitor and analyze digital marketing campaign performance using tools like Google Analytics and social media analytics platforms.
- Paid Advertising:
- Assist with paid advertising campaigns on platforms such as Google Ads, Facebook Ads, and Instagram Ads.
- Help optimize ad campaigns for maximum ROI and engagement.
- Community Engagement:
- Interact on social media platforms to build a loyal online community.
- Respond to inquiries, comments, and messages promptly and professionally.
Qualifications:
- Post-secondary studies in Marketing, Digital Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
- Experience in digital marketing, preferably in sports or entertainment.
- Strong knowledge of social media platforms, digital advertising, and email marketing.
- Knowledge of Canva, Facebook Business, Instagram Business, Mailchimp, WordPress and Google Workspace tools.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in using digital marketing tools and analytics platforms.
- Creativity and a passion for rugby and marketing.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong organizational and time management skills.
Groundskeeper
10 Week Summer Position (June, July, August). Can be flexible on hours. 35 hours/week. Up to $19.00/hr.
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 Student Groundskeeper will work with our volunteer groundskeeping team and Facilities Director and be responsible for maintaining the club facilities to ensure the grounds and fields are safe, well-maintained and ready for club activities throughout the summer.
Duties:
- Preparation of fields at Crusaders Rugby Club for leagues, tournaments and intramurals.
- Co-ordination of tournament planning, leading volunteers and directors in organizing and staging club tournaments.
- Use and maintenance of various grounds keeping equipment, tools, and vehicles used in performance of job duties.
- Maintenance and cleaning of the clubhouse.
- Clubhouse custodial, minor repairs and painting.
- Co-ordinate field availability and bookings online.
- 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.
- Maintenance and cleaning of storage buildings, fences, bleachers, picnic tables, barbecues.
- Performs related duties as required.
Requirements:
- 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)
- Skill in use of hand and power tools.
- Experience or knowledge of recreational sports.
- 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.
- CPR/FA/AED desirable.
- High school: Grade 12 or College/University Student.
- Will be required to sit and pass World Rugby First Aid and Rugby Ready courses.
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.
Athletic Therapist
Summer Position. 10-16 weeks. $20-24/hr. 28 hours/week.
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 Student 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 medical 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.
- Ensure all club Emergency Action Plans and emergency equipment is up-to-date and maintained.
- 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.
- Must be under 30 years old.
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.