Manager of Training & Education

at  Rugby Canada

Type of Position: Full Time, 1 year term contract
Location: Remote within Canada
Reporting to: Senior Manager, Game Development
Direct Reports: 1: Training and Education Coordinator
Travel: Some Travel required
Salary: $55,000 to $58,000
Our purpose at Rugby Canada is to inspire the nation on the global stage, and to lead, govern and
support the game of rugby across Canada, to ensure Rugby Canada is recognized and respected
worldwide as a top 12 rugby nation on and off the field. Our values are our Canadian Rugby DNA,
and show the world what we stand for; Courage, Unity, Fun, Respect and Integrity are the core
beliefs on which we will build the next chapter of Rugby Canada’s future.
The Manager, Training & Education will be the lead staff member responsible for the delivery of
programming within the Training & Education area for Rugby Canada. Working in conjunction with the
Senior Manager, Game Development and Coordinator, Training & Education, the Specialist position will
ensure the connection of the National Sport Organization to the community/grassroots level. This position
will be responsible for the delivery of programming in accordance with Provincial accords, commercial
agreements and World Rugby/Rugby Americas North directives.

TRAINING QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment, with a proven track record of being able to

prioritize focus areas in order to work efficiently and effectively

• Solutions focused, able to negotiate and find innovative, effective solutions, especially when under

pressure and with tight timelines

• A positive and motivating teammate
• A collaborative team member who can establish strong working relationships with colleagues within

the organization and outside stakeholders

SKILL & KNOWLEDGE QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years’ experience in community sport – experience in rugby considered an asset
• Experience delivering community sport training & education programming
• Community rugby training experience considered an asset
• NCCP or World Rugby training considered an asset
• A Bachelor’s degree or diploma from a recognized institution
• Strong project management skills
• Exceptional relationship management skills
• Exceptional verbal and written communication/presentation skills
• Experience managing budgets
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Bilingual in English and French considered an asset
  Don’t have everything listed above? If you have some of these qualities and believe this is the
  position that will make you excited to come into work, then we want to hear from you!

& Education

• Financial Managemen

Training & Education budget

• External relationship

• Leadership
  o Work in conjunction with Senior Manager and Provinces to oversee T&E trainer workforce,
  ensuring appropriate allocation, development, assessment and resource availability
  o Aid in the organization and prioritization of day-to-day activities for the Coordinator, Training

& Education

• Financial Management

o Working in conjunction with the Senior Manager, aid in the development and tracking of the

Training & Education budget

• External relationships

o Initiate, develop and maintain cooperative relationships with key constituencies and
suppliers, including T&E contacts at Provincial Unions and LMS/IT provider

o Oversee the operation, growth and maintenance of the educator workforce

• Administration

o Write applications and reports related to grants and commercial partners as required
o Liaise internally with Marketing/Communications on promotion of initiatives, as required
o In conjunction with Senior Manager and Coordinator, create a content plan for the Learning

Management System to maximize its value and usage

• Live delivery of projects/programs in the community as required
• Be available to travel as required, including select conferences, Provincial travel and major events
• Other duties may be assigned as needed