Assistant Hockey Coach

ASSISTANT HOCKEY COACH

Shawnigan Lake School is a leading independent co-educational boarding school for ages 12-18 (grades 8-12) on Canada’s beautiful west coast. Our world-class facilities situated on a stunning 270-acre campus include ten boarding houses, a theatre, film lab, an observatory, salmon hatchery, rowing crew house on the lake, dance studio, state of the art Learning Commons and Library, recording studio, and robotics lab. Our diverse, inter-disciplinary and innovative programming helps shape the next generation of global leaders.

For more information, explore our Shawnigan at a Glance.

Staff endorse our School’s values (Curiosity, Compassion, Community and Courage) and are deeply committed to our mission: Spark Minds, Kindle Hearts, Forge Futures.

This is a part-time contract position (September 2025 – March 2026) offering an annual salary of $8,000 to $20,000. Actual salary offered will be commensurate with education, experience, and internal parity.

Shawnigan Lake School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff (and volunteers) to share this commitment. Candidates will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with previous employers and a vulnerable sector criminal record check.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Assistant Hockey Coach will perform typical activities associated with supporting the Head Coach and the team. Duties will be performed in line with Shawnigan Lake School values at all times.

• Plan and coach hockey practices and games as directed by Head Coach


• Organize and supervise team activities as instructed by Head Coach


• Arrange Team meals


• Arrange Team/player meetings


• Support video capture and dissemination


• Aid in communication with players, parents, staff and teachers


• Monitor academic performance and road trip prep

REQUIREMENTS

• Must hold, at minimum, Hockey Canada Development 1 Certification at the time of appointment


• Respect in Sport and Concussion Awareness Certifications


• Strong communication and leadership skills and the ability to work collaboratively with team, program, and School staff


• Strong hockey coaching and/or playing background


• Completion of a criminal record check for persons working with children

NEXT STEPS

Shawnigan Lake School is an equal opportunity employer committed to establishing an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or any other basis protected by applicable law.

We express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest in this position, however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Position closes when filled.