Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Working with the Competitions Team and other Game Day Operations Staff, the Ontario Soccer Game Day Convenor Contractor will support the team in in the following areas:
- Set up of the field(s) of play, which may include:
- set up of goals and pitch markings
- set up of administration areas/tables
- set up and testing of pitch side PA system
- set up of banners and flags
- posting of event signage
- Liaising with teams and communicating with Team Officials as needed throughout the event
- Volunteer Liaison – assisting with volunteers and assigning tasks as necessary
- General customer service support to teams and their support groups during the competition
- Point of contact for Match Officials on arrival and during their assignments
- Assistance to onsite medical staff when applicable
- Set up video recording equipment as required
- Game time administration, including checking of Player ID, scorekeeping, assistance with game reports and other paperwork
- Close up of venue on completion of final game(s), including:
- Take down / storage of goals and removal of pitch markings as needed
- Removal of banners/signage
- ensuring pitches and venue are returned to a general state of tidiness
- closure of venue in line with venue requirements
- Maintaining accurate results of games, posting scores, collecting and maintaining organized game reports, tracking discipline, etc.
Manage the storage and return of equipment
- Report back to Ontario Soccer Competitions Team with required paperwork and competition summaries
- Collaborate with additional staff or contractors as required
- Social media and website content creation as assigned
Skills and Qualifications
- Degree/diploma in Sports Management or related program or enrolled in a Sports Management or related program at a College or University
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills – able to develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Highly organized with great attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure, handling multiple priorities
- Effectively takes initiative, can work independently, and demonstrates an enthusiastic approach to work
- Experience with Ontario Soccer competitions and events is preferred
- Sport and/or Soccer/Futsal-specific experience is an asset
Expectations
- Competitions Contractor will have a driver’s license and provide their own transportation
- Physical Considerations:
- Able to carry up to 50 pounds of material
- Comfortable standing for prolonged periods of time