Intern, Development

About Ontario Soccer:
Founded in 1901, Ontario Soccer is currently comprised of more than 500 Clubs servicing over 24,000
teams with 380,000 registered players, 70,000 coaches and managers, and 6,000 match officials, as well
as countless volunteers, parents and supporters encompassing a direct, multi-cultural community of
over 1,000,000 Ontarians.

Ontario Soccer develops and delivers exceptional and sustainable programs and services throughout
Ontario with the mission of providing leadership and support for the advancement of soccer in
collaboration and cooperation with our member District Associations, partners and other stakeholders.
Ontario Soccer also operates the Ontario Player Development League (OPDL); the province’s premier
standards-based youth development program, as well as “Team Ontario”, Ontario Soccer’s provincial
Xcel program. Ontario Soccer proudly supports Canada Soccer’s National Teams, the Canadian Premier
League and Toronto FC.

The overall objective of Ontario Soccer as a hub for Coach, Match Official and Player Development is to
be innovators and leaders in sport and to assist with the equitable development of soccer as a healthy
lifestyle choice, provide a talented pathway for participants to excel and encourage inclusive community
involvement at all levels.

Position Summary:
We are seeking a motivated intern to join our Development Department, reporting directly to the
department’s Managers. This internship offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the growth of key
areas within our organization. The areas of specialization include:

• Competitions
• Match Official Development
• OPDL & Club Development
• Player & Coach Development
• Provincial Xcel