Grassroots & Marketing Lead

**RUFC is Hiring!** **Grassroots & Marketing Lead** This is an exciting opportunity for an organized, creative, and community-minded individual to play an important role in the continued growth and development of our club. The Grassroots & Marketing Lead will oversee club-wide marketing, communications, social media and promotional initiatives, while also coordinating community engagement, club events, sponsorship activities and volunteer engagement. The position will also support registration and administrative operations for RUFC’s U4-12 ODP (recreational) program and Academy programs. Working closely with the Technical Director, Senior Administrator, volunteers and Board committees, this role offers an opportunity to contribute to a growing youth soccer community and help deliver a positive experience for players, families, coaches, and volunteers. This position will initially be 30-35 hours per week, with the potential for increased hours as the club’s programs and operational needs expand. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement, combining remote work with on-site responsibilities throughout the season. **How to Apply** Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume and a brief cover letter outlining their interest and relevant experience to careers@rufc.ca. **Position Summary** The Grassroots & Marketing Lead is responsible for player, coach, and program administration across RUFC’s U4-U12 ODP (recreational) program, and Academy programs, ensuring efficient registrations, team formations, and operations. The role also leads club-wide marketing, digital communications, sponsorship, and promotional initiatives across all age groups, and coordinates club events. Working collaboratively with staff, volunteers, and Board committees, this position advances RUFC’s player and volunteer recruitment philosophy. **Key Duties and Responsibilities** 1. Registration & Administration (U4-U12 ODP Program & Academy Programs) · Administer player, coach, and team registrations across the designated age groups. · Maintain registration systems and databases in collaboration with the Senior Administrator. · Meet league, district, and governing body registration deadlines. · Collect and verify waivers, medical forms, and codes of conduct. · Maintain accurate and confidential records in compliance with data protection and safeguarding policies · Prepare registration reports and summaries for club leadership · Coordinate U5-U10 team formation for Fall/Winter and Spring seasons, including recruitment of team coaches and managers · Respond to registration inquiries, and liaise with senior and finance staff on fees, payment tracking, and reporting. · Support daily administrative operations with the Senior Administrator. · Under the Technical Director’s functional direction, support grassroots programming, team formation, and coach administration. 2. Marketing, Communications, & Promotion (All Age Groups and Programs) · Develop and deliv