Job Description
Position: Game Day Manager
Reports To: Ontario Premier League Program Manager
Employment Period: April – August
Hours:
Approximately 10–20 hours per week.
Evenings and weekends required (matchdays)
Position Summary: Cambridge United is seeking motivated, organized, and reliable
Game Day Manager to support the delivery of home matches for our Ontario
Premier League programs. This role is critical to ensuring a professional, well-run
game day environment for players, coaches, officials, and spectators.
Game Day Manager will serve as the primary on-site operational contact on
matchdays and will work closely with club staff, officials, medical personnel, and
visiting teams.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Pre-Game & Venue Setup
Set up fields for match play, including:
Goals, corner flags, field markings
Administrative tents/gazebos
League signage, banners, and flags
Set up and test pitch-side PA system (if applicable)
Post directional and event signage as required
Support marketing and promotional initiatives on game days
Game Day Operations
Act as the main point of contact for:
o Match officials upon arrival, during and after the fixture
o Visiting teams and staff
Provide general customer service support to teams and spectators
Ticketing
Operate digital scoreboard (if applicable)
Operate and manage VEO technology to record
Review operational checklist with league MDOC.
Support on-site medical staff as required
Post-Game & Venue Close-Up
o Ensure fields and venue are returned to a clean and orderly state
o Store field equipment appropriately
o Submit all game footage to YouTube before deadlines.
Skills & Competencies
Relationship builder
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Ability to work independently and follow established procedures
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Professional judgment when handling confidential information
Comfortable working with volunteers and diverse stakeholders
Detail-oriented with the ability to meet deadlines
Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
Punctual, dependable, and team-oriented
Preferred Qualifications
Current or recent student/graduate in Sport Management, Recreation &
Leisure Studies, or a related field
Previous experience in event operations, sport administration, or non-profit
organizations (an asset)
Experience with game-day technology (e.g., VEO) considered an asset
Positive, outgoing, and customer-focused attitude
Conditions of Employment
Legally eligible to work in Canada
Successful completion of a Police Record Check with Vulnerable Sector
Screening
Valid G-class driver’s license considered an asset
Availability for evenings and weekends for the full duration of events
Remuneration
Stipend: $600-$1000 based on experience
