2019 Banquet and Awards Results!

by Web Guy | Jan 1, 2020 | News |

Rookie of the Year – Cailey MacDonald

Most Improved – Alyssa Henderson

Heart Award – Erika Green

Forward of the Year – Avy Lamb

Back of the Year – Laeken Kinch

Looking for YDOs! Apply within!

by Web Guy | Apr 30, 2019 | News |

RUGBY YOUTH DEVELOPMENT OFFICERS

Position Available:            Sport Administration Intern

Term:                                    8 week terms; May-June or July-August

Hours:                                  30 hours per week

Compensation:                  $16.00 per hour

Position Locations:         Red Deer

Job Description:

Titans Rugby Club has received funding under Service Canada’s Canada Summer Jobs Program for the employment of individuals for 30 hours per week for 8 weeks during the 2019 summer period.  There is some flexibility in terms of the contract periods and could be May-June or July-August. 

The Youth Development Officer Intern will be a motivated and energetic person looking to develop their skills and experience in sport management and administration, teaching, recreation or non-profit areas.

Eligibility:

Under Service Canada’s requirements of the Canada Summer Jobs program, to be eligible 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.

Grant Information:As this position is funded by Service Canada, the funds must be applied for therefore are not guaranteed. Notification of success is likely to be received in late April, early May.:

Experience or current post-secondary enrollment in one of the following fields of study is preferred:

• Recreation and Sport ManagementEducation
• Non-Profit ManagementEvent
• Planning/Management
• Community DevelopmentVolunteer Management

Provide a current Criminal Record Check with specific reference to the Vulnerable Sector

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Engage and develop relationships with local elementary and middle schools with the goal of conducting Rookie Rugby sessions in PE classes and afterschool programs.
• Organize and conduct a  Rugby Try Days for local junior high schools. Engage and develop relationships with local community groups (ideally one under-served community) with the goal of conducting Rookie Rugby sessions in these groups (includes after school, weekend, and summer programs).
• Assist in the training of school teachers, community staff, and club volunteers in Rookie Rugby Instructor Training sessions.
• Support the local community rugby clubs in relevant minor club development, promotion, and activities (including organizing and hosting Try Rugby Days).
• Grounds keeping, maintenance around the club and facilities
• Assist with the club house and facilities

Skills / Requirements:

• Self-starterEnjoys working with children
• Able to work both independently and with a team
• Excellent communication skills
• Current understanding of the game of rugby
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Computer aptitudes
• Experience coaching children (Preferred)
• Rugby experience (Not required, but preferred)

To Apply:

Please submit your resume and cover letter by May 4 2019

Youth Member-at-Large – Caroline Tindall – ymal@titansrugby.com