Ontario Soccer

Position Title: Coordinator, Marketing, Partnerships and Events

Position Term: 2 Year Contract _with possibility of extension_

Location: Vaughan, Ontario + Optional Hybrid

Reports To: Manager, Marketing, Partnerships, and Events

**Background**:
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 and Clubs, partners and other

stakeholders. Ontario Soccer owns and operates the Zanchin Automotive Soccer Centre in Vaughan,

Ontario as well operating 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, Toronto FC and the new Northern Super League.

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. Through the beautiful game we aspire to Play. Inspire. Unite.

**Position Summary**:
**Events**. Reporting to the Manager of Marketing, Partnerships, and Events, this role is for those with a

vested interest in events, marketing, and partnership development, and how one can raise the brand

profile of amateur sport organizations.

Are you constantly scrolling to see what brands, sports organizations or personalities are doing to

engage with their audience? Does a beautifully executed marketing campaign give you chills? Is

graphic design and creative execution in your wheelhouse? Do you love to get to know and work with

c orporate partners to provide them best-in-class servicing? Do you love the thrill of event

management, motivating you to go above and beyond to enhance the participant experience?

As a marketing/partnerships professional, you will have a demonstrated background in marketing,

event management, branding, and partnership servicing. As the Marketing, Partnerships, and Events

Coordinator, you will have the opportunity to develop marketing campaigns, collateral and creative

assets under Ontario Soccer’s first-class brand, assist in promoting and executing top events and

programs and build relationships with our suite of partners to deliver value to them, day in and day

out.

Most importantly, we are looking for a true team player, who will come to the table with a wide skill

set, creative energy, performance mindset, infectious enthusiasm and a constant appetite to learn and

grow. If this sounds like you, let’s get this conversation started
- Of primary focus will be the generational opportunity surrounding the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup, _
- where Ontario Soccer will take advantage of the high profile event to promote and engage Ontarians _
- around the “beautiful game”. Your 2+ years of marketing experience will bring immense value to the _
- team. Your Club or previous sport organization experience will be invaluable as you support a highly _
- complex Ontario Soccer membership engagement campaign in the lead-up, throughout the duration, _
- and wrap-up of this milestone event. _

**Primary Duties and Responsibilities**:
The Coordinator of Marketing, Partnerships, and Events will support the Marketing, Partnerships, and

Events Manager in meeting the department’s operational objectives in the following areas:
**Marketing and Branding **

Ideation and creation of marketing 2026 campaign;

Brand development and marketing of Ontario Soccer primary marks and sub-brands, in

addition to ensuring a consistent brand look, feel and voice in all Ontario Soccer assets;

Monitoring of brand protection across entire membership spectrum;

General support as an “in-house agency marketer”;

Survey design and analysis for marketing, event, and partnership evaluations.***

**Partnership Servicing and Procurement **

Manage and strengthen relationships with existing partners, including:

- Management of activation programs, including onsite activations;
- Day-to-day management of all partner requests and programs.

Detailed tracking and reporting of Ontario Soccer - partner relationship and activations;

General duties related to partnership sales and business development support;

Oversee key partner and supplier accounts, including equipm