Posting Number : LAW-C26-27-3846

Job Title : Head Coach, Men's Hockey Division 1

Constituent College : Champlain – St. Lawrence College

Work Location : Quebec (Borough of Sainte-Foy)

Service : Student Services

Reporting to : Head Coach/ Coordinator of Hockey Operations

Job City : Quebec

Position Status : Temporary

Job Description :

The Cégep Champlain St. Lawrence is currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Head Hockey Coach to lead our Division 1 Men’s Hockey Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for coaching, training, and developing our student-athletes while fostering a positive team culture and promoting academic success.

The College is a member of the Réseau du Sport Étudiant du Québec (RSEQ) and the Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA).

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
o Develop and implement an annual plan by fixing achievable goals (development and performance) thus allowing the athlete to attain their full potential;
o Conduct try-outs and selection of team members;
o Prepare and direct practice sessions (3-4 per week);
o Ensure the supervision of the team in the competition;
o Participate, initiate and support fundraising initiatives;
o Collaborate with the recruiting efforts in order to ensure a competitive level of the team from year to year;
o Coordinate the activities (Identification camps and pre-season camps);
o Plan and organize off-ice training programs (ex: videos, information analysis, team meetings, physical trainings and players evaluation);
o Ensure constant communication with the Student Activities Department;
o Help to manage all forms of reservations for the hockey program (hotel, bus transportation, gymnasium, Fitness Center, etc.);
o Contribute to the personal, academic and athletic development of the student-athletes;
o Participate actively in all activities required by the Student Activities Department: Group or individual meetings, college activities, gala etc.;
o Know and respect all RSEQ league rules;
o Accompany and supervise the team on all road trips;
o Perform other related duties.

Requirements :

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in coaching hockey at the elite level;

• Knowledge of the men’s hockey structure in the province of Quebec and in Canada

• Knowledge and capacity in teaching technical and tactical skills, rules and security aspects linked to the sport;

• Strong communicational, motivational and organizational skills;

• Capacity to interact positively with college student-athletes;

• Ability to work harmoniously in a team setting;

• Strong verbal communication skills in English and French.

SALARY

• To be discussed, according to qualifications and experience;
• Contractual position from August to May.

Anticipated Start Date : 2026-08-03

Start of Posting Period : 2026-05-22

End of Posting Period : 2026-06-05 23:59

Champlain Regional College is an equal opportunity employer and invites candidates to signify their belonging to groups targeted by the Act respecting equal access to employment in public bodies.

Comments :

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Note that a cover letter is mandatory with your application, therefore please be sure to submit yours.

If you are applying from a mobile device (smartphone, tablet), you will receive an acknowledgment email inviting you to attach your CV in order for your application to be considered.