CANADA WINTER GAMES COACH & MANAGER
Squash BC is seeking two passionate and dedicated individuals to lead Team BC’s Squash team at the upcoming 2027 Canada Winter Games. Successful candidates will work closely with key stakeholders to select and train Team BC in preparation for the 2027 Canada Winter Games, taking place March 8-14, 2027, in Quebec City, Quebec.
To best serve our athletes, we are seeking one male and one female candidate who meet the requirements for Canada Winter Games Coach (see below). If one of the selected candidates does not yet meet the coaching certification requirements, they may be appointed as the Canada Winter Games Manager.
Canada Winter Games Coach – Requirements
- Actively Certified at the Provincial Coach level, as of September 30, 2026 (certification must stay active through the CWG dates)
- Candidates not currently certified at the Provincial Coach level should provide a plan for completing their certification by this date in their application
- Completed all Squash BC Safe Sport Requirements for coaches (outlined here: www.squashbc.com/w/about-us/safe-sport/safe-sport-requirements). Requirements must be completed before the first scheduled CWG training session.
- 19 years of age and older, as of September 30, 2026
- Demonstrated experience in training, developing, and motivating high performance junior squash athletes
- Experience coaching in a team environment
Canada Winter Games Manager – Requirements
- Completed all Squash BC Safe Sport Requirements for coaches (outlined here: www.squashbc.com/w/about-us/safe-sport/safe-sport-requirements). Requirements must be completed before the first scheduled CWG training session.
- 19 years of age and older, as of September 30, 2026
- Experience with high performance junior squash athletes
- Experience working in a team environment
Responsibilities
- Lead, travel with, and supervise the Squash BC team athletes at the 2027 Canada Winter Games (March 8-14, 2027 in Quebec City, Quebec)
- Represent Squash BC in a professional manner at all times before and during the event
- Lead and/or support team training sessions
- Sit on the Squash BC Canada Winter Games Task Force
- Participate in the athlete selection criteria and the athlete selection process
Compensation
- The two coaches, or the one coach and one manager, will each receive an honorarium from Squash BC
- Coaches will also be compensated hourly for agreed upon team training sessions. Hourly rate and training session schedule will be determined
- Associated travel expenses will be reimbursed
- Squash BC team apparel will be provided
Expression of Interest Instructions
Interested candidates should submit an application to Kim Dennis, Squash BC Executive Director by email at exectutivedirector@squashbc.com by Friday, February 27, 2026 by 5:00 PM.
About Squash BC
Squash BC is a non-profit organization providing leadership and direction for the growth and development of the sport of squash in BC. Committed to collaboration and community, Squash BC channels the intensity and passion for the sport into opportunities for squash players of today and tomorrow. Through driving awareness and advocacy inside and outside the squash court, Squash BC’s goals are to provide leadership in promoting the sport, provide access to funding, and enable lasting connections for its members across the province in a focused effort to grow participation.
About the 2027 Canada Winter Games
www.jeuxducanada2027.ca
The Canada Games bring together thousands of the top able-bodied athletes and athletes with physical and intellectual disabilities to compete in the largest amateur multi-sport event in the nation. Athletes, coaches and managers will compete for their provinces and territories, representing the sports they have trained tirelessly for. We look forward to the privilege and responsibility of picking up the torch from other provinces that have so successfully executed past Canada Games. You will be inspired by the success of athletes as they rise to the podium. The Canada Games showcase the best of the best in sport and highlight the immense talents of our youth. The Games create a spirit of unity that spans each province and territory. People connect in ways that go beyond the field of play, forming bonds that are deeply rooted in friendship and a collective passion for amateur sport in Canada.