Position Title: Game Day & Operations Coordinator
Term: Seasonal (May–October; annual renewal subject to Board approval)
Compensation: $5,000 honorarium for the season
Role Purpose
The Game Day & Operations Coordinator is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all operational aspects of Fort Garry Lions home games and related logistics to ensure safe, consistent, and professional execution of club activities. This role serves as the central point of coordination for game day operations, equipment, facilities, and canteen oversight.
Primary Responsibilities
Game Day Operations
Coordinate and oversee all home game day logistics
Ensure fields are properly set up, game-ready, and taken down
Act as the on-site operations lead during home events
Liaise with league officials, referees, and visiting teams as required
Equipment Management
Oversee inventory, distribution, collection, and storage of equipment
Ensure all equipment is safe, available, and compliant with league standards
Coordinate with the unified equipment program and Football Manitoba regarding repairs, replacements, and reporting
Canteen Oversight & Quality Control
Ensure canteen operations meet club standards for safety, cleanliness, and consistency
Coordinate volunteers and supplies in collaboration with the Board or canteen lead
Monitor pricing, cash handling processes, and inventory controls
Field & Facility Bookings
Coordinate and manage field bookings for games and related club activities
Serve as the primary liaison for field scheduling
Communicate scheduling details to relevant club stakeholders
Qualifications
Strong organizational and coordination skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
Comfortable working independently and taking initiative
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Availability during evenings and weekends throughout the season
Experience in event coordination, sport administration, or operations is an asset
Familiarity with football operations or community sport organizations is an asset
Accountability & Reporting
Reports directly to the Club President, Vice President, or designated Board member
Provides a post-season operational summary upon request
Operates within policies set by the Board of Directors
Role Classification
This is an honorarium-based position and not an employee role. Hours are primarily evenings and weekends. Compensation reflects overall responsibility and availability rather than tracked hourly work. Payments are issued twice monthly.
How to Apply
Please email your resume and cover letter to fortgarrylionsinfo@gmail.com.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the position will remain open until filled.
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Parents
Your volunteer time can help raise money for your child's team. Many companies have partnered with an organization called benevity. This organization works in partnership with companies to support charitable organizations to help provide financial support to many different causes. The fort garry lions have been registered with benevity, so if the company you work for has a relationship with them your volunteer hours can raise funds for the lions. Please reach out to your h.r. department to see if your workplace is part of benevity.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS:
- Youth must be between the ages of 8-16 years old and must be enrolled in school.
- The Winnipeg Football Clubwillbe selecting a minimum of three applications per club. Applications that meet the criteria will be processed on a first come first serve basis.
- Net family household income must be under $75,00.00 a year.
TO APPLY: Winnipeg Blue Bomber Youth Football
- Eligibility for one or more children is dependent on meeting the specific financial criteria as set out by Revenue Canada's Low-Income Cut-Offs (LICO) Chart.
- Children must be between the ages of 4-18 years old to qualify.
- Maximum amount of funding granted per application is $300.00.
TO APPLY: Jumpstart Application
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