U18 Hockey Coach
Two-Season Contract position
Starting April 2026
About Us
Since 1852, under the direction of the Basilian Fathers, St. Michael’s College School has been educating young men in goodness, discipline, and knowledge for lives of leadership and service, and forming them in faith to present the face of Jesus Christ to a world in need of his grace and his peace.
We are Canada’s only Catholic, Basilian, faith-based independent school. We educate young men from Grades 7 to 12 in a university-preparatory programme. Our scholastic environment for all boys is well-designed and suited to their strengths, aptitudes, and needs. It provides a unique learning and growing experience during which a boy develops the framework of his character and builds the foundation for his life as a man.
In graduating young men who change the world through lives of faith, character, and service, St. Michael’s College School brings integrity, unity, and healing to a fractured and uncertain world.
Position Available:
This position is primarily responsible for coaching the St. Michael’s College School U18 team. This includes coaching team members, coordinating training and games with assistant coaches.
Responsibilities include:
- Serve as the official spokesperson on behalf of the team via the Director of Athletics
- Coordinate the delegation of responsibilities to the assistant coaches and work with the Strength & Conditioning Coach and Athletic Therapy team
- Plan on and off-ice activities in consultation with the assistant coaches
- Assist in coordinating itineraries for out-of-town tournaments
- Plan, coordinate, and deliver school-wide skill sessions
- Organize pre-season parents’ meeting to inform them on the team’s hockey season plan and host progress meetings during the season
- Coordinate player evaluation and selection for each team
- Plan, implement and control pre-game preparation and communication with the team and parents
- Design the practice plans in consultation with the assistant coaches
- Coach the team in all games and practices (includes traveling with the team on all away games)
- Establish a code of conduct and a positive sport culture for the team and oversee the supervision of the players
- Provide players with ongoing performance evaluations and highlight areas for growth
- Submit a year-end report which contains the following information: evaluation of players’ performance, evaluation of team’s performance, outline of practice plans and game strategy, and recommendations on how the programme can be improved
- Work in conjunction with the school’s Strength and Conditioning Coach to ensure proper player development and support
What you bring to the role:
- Hockey Canada High Performance – valid certification
- Prior experience coaching hockey in a high-performance environment
- Prior experience with high-performance hockey at the high school, junior, collegiate, or professional level
- Knowledge of various types of programming, skill development, and evidence-based training principles
Reports to: Director of Athletics
Rate of Pay: Salaried position: Annual range between $50,000 to $60,000
Schedule: Based on 2026-27 and 2027-28 hockey season.
How to apply:
Interested applicants should email a cover letter, resume and copies of certification requirements to resume@smcsmail.com, indicating ‘Hockey Coach’ in the subject line. Deadline for this application is January 12, 2026, by 9 a.m. Candidates are encouraged to apply before the deadline as interviews will take place before the deadline, as necessary.
We thank all candidates in advance. However, we will contact only those selected for an interview. No phone calls or agencies, please.
To work at St. Michael’s College School, all employees must provide a Police Vulnerable Sector Screening check.
St. Michael’s College School will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process. Applicants are required to make their needs known in advance.
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