Employment Terms: Full-Time, Permanent
Start date: September 2026
We are looking for an enthusiastic, curious, and adaptable Teacher to join our Prep School Athletic Department. The primary role of the Director of Athletics is to lead an athletic program at the Preparatory School that is structured to allow all students to participate in a high-quality athletic program with the goal of developing character and well-being for life.
This job posting is for an existing vacancy.
Key Responsibilities & Tasks:
Athletic
- Plan/coordinate inter-school and intra-school athletic programmes for the Prep school;
- Collaborate closely with the Upper School Director of Athletics to ensure there is a coordinated vision of the athletic philosophy and a continuity of approach;
- Oversee and organize all arrangements for tournaments and special athletic events, including liaising with other athletic directors, coaches, and athletic associations;
- Guide faculty in pedagogical best practices and facilitate the sharing of their expertise in the discipline of Coaching;
- Communicate on an ongoing basis, with key people including the Director of Academics, Head and Assistant Heads of Preparatory School, the Director of Athletics of the Upper School, IB Program Coordinators and all members of the faculty;
- Support with discipline as it arises in the athletic realm, including dealing with parents, other schools and liaising with Assistant Heads etc.
Academic
- Participate in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, assemblies and various professional development opportunities;
- Collaborate with the Learning Leaders of Physical Education and Health and Life Skills, and our IB Coordinators to develop athletic teams based on UCC’s athletic philosophy;
- Collaborate with colleagues within the department and beyond, with humility and openness to feedback on all aspects of the role, from students, parents and colleagues;
- Teach classes, as assigned.
Administrative
- Working with Finance & Operations, prepare, submit and administer an annual budget;
- Coordinate Athletic Awards ceremonies and cocurricular assemblies;
- Provide the College with the scheduling of all athletic contests, arrange for necessary transportation, and hire game officials;
- Maintain necessary records and promptly complete required paperwork, demonstrating strong attention to detail, organization and planning;
- Ensure that all coaching positions are filled with competent coaches who are properly trained in all organizational and philosophical aspects of the athletic program;
- Collaborate closely with the Arts and Clubs Co-Curricular leaders to ensure a well-balanced offering of programs throughout the academic year;
- Collaborate closely with Prep Faculty and/or the Upper School on planning and organizing Prep and College-wide events (e.g. Terry Fox Run, Winterfest, Prep Games Day, etc.).
- Representing UCC on necessary CAIS and CISAA committees.
Co-Curricular, Coaching & Supervisory
- Lead with skill, passion and enthusiasm within our co-curricular program, including the arts, coaching and intramural games;
- Coach athletic teams as determined by needs, a minimum of two terms;
- Supervision duty as assigned;
- UCC students benefit from a robust co-curricular program including athletics. Many teams have the opportunity to participate in weekend and CAIS tournaments. Some CAIS weekend tournaments are out of province. The AD may be required to attend these tournaments.Job
Experience, Knowledge and Competencies:
- Bachelor of Arts degree;
- Bachelor of Education preferred;
- Teaching certificate preferred by the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT);
- Experience teaching physical education and athletic coaching required;
- Experience in equity, diversity, pluralism, and inclusion.
- Collaborative, energetic disposition with demonstrated creativity and passion for working with students;
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop strong professional relationships with students, colleagues, administration and parents;
- Exemplary communication, problem solving, negotiation and mediation skills;
- Willingness to adapt and change based on the unique and diverse needs of the students;
- Commitment to honesty, justice, fairness and equity;
- Concern for the whole student, not just academics;
- Effective team member;
- Strong attention to detail, organization and planning;
- Invest in personal development and strive to grow professionally;
- Ability to recognize individual learning styles and the characteristics of learners;
- Display humility and empathy, and recognize their ability to positively influence change; Embraces the opportunity and responsibility to make a difference in their local and global communities;
- Commitment to a learning and working environment that is safe, healthy, meaningful, engaging and supportive;
- Committed to teamwork, collaboration, mutual respect and a fundamental belief in our Vision, Mission and Values;
Job Requirements:
- Unparalleled opportunities for professional development including workshops, networking sessions, a leadership program, and visiting experts and scholars;
- Flexibility to substitute statutory holidays in recognition of diverse religious and cultural practices;
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, including health care and lifestyle spending accounts;
- Pension plan, generous vacation time, self-funded sabbaticals, parental leave top-up;
- Significant support for personal and family wellbeing and mental health, including the Employee and Family Assistance Program;
- Paid volunteer time off for involvement in the communities that matter to you;
- Social events for colleagues and their families;
- Collaborative and supportive team members and colleagues;
- Free on-campus parking.
About UCC:
Upper Canada College (UCC) is focused on making the world a more just and inclusive place through dialogue and teamwork. With a commitment to equity and fairness, students learn that what makes us different as individuals makes us stronger as a community. A rigorous academic program is supported by accomplished faculty, exceptional co-curricular programming, and state-of-the-art facilities.
The UCC experience is underpinned by five core values: learning, pluralism, service, community, and well-being. Among its strategic goals is UCC’s ambition to become more diverse and inclusive. This is supported by a recognition that no learning community is whole without the inclusion and amplification of multiple voices; UCC is committed to fostering belonging, striving for justice and peace among all people, and addressing systemic and structural forms of oppression.
UCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity, encouraging applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ and historically marginalized persons. UCC embraces pluralism – celebrating differences, cherishing similarities, and giving voice to multiple perspectives.
Please apply on ADP by Wednesday December 3, 2025, by 5:00pm. We thank all candidates in advance; however, we will contact only those selected for an interview.
To learn more about UCC, please visit ucc.on.ca and https://careers.ucc.on.ca/
