Boathouse Manager 

Permanent, Full-Time, starting as soon as possible 

One of our core values at St. Michaels University School is respect. With this in mind, we acknowledge that our school rests in the heart of Straits Salish territory, a living culture with its own rites, ceremonies, and unfolding history. We honour the Esquimalt, Songhees, and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples – whose homelands we share and whom we recognize as our neighbours. 

At St. Michaels University School, we are fortunate to have our own purpose-built rowing centre on the beautiful Gorge waterway. Reporting to the Head of Rowing, the Boathouse Manager supports the operational activities of the School’s rowing team.  

Hours of work vary depending upon operational needs, and include mornings, afternoons and weekends, as well as some travel for regattas. This position works 12 months of the year.  

Key Responsibilities and Expectations: 

Maintain rowing and safety equipment in good condition  
Opens the training facilities at the boathouse and our dryland training centre on Derby Rd. as required, to ensure facilities and equipment is ready for training when athletes arrive, then closes the facilities after training  
Manage operations at the SMUS Rowing Centre to ensure SMUS crews are able to train at times designated by the Head of Rowing  
Maintain the rowing trailer  
Organize trailer loading and unloading for regattas  
Ensure the loaded trailer complies with safety regulations, and drive the rowing trailer  
Coordinate site set-up and management, and support rigging/derigging at regattas  
Conduct basic maintenance of the rowing dock  
Ensure on water activities comply with safety parameters  
Manages the budget for the Boathouse, equipment purchases, and repairs.   
Maintain equipment inventories  
Represent the rowing program on Rowing Canada and Rowing BC committees and special projects as requested by the Head of Rowing  
Serve as SMUS primary liaison for Brown Cup and other activities with UVic and UBC  
Coordinate SMUS XPE rowing program and SMUS summer rowing camp  
Other duties as required 
 

The successful candidate will have the following skills, background and interests: 

Minimum Class 5 driver’s license with experience towing trailers  
Have and maintain a clean drivers abstract  
Strong communication skills  
Comfort dealing with a range of stakeholders who operate on the Gorge  
Enthusiastic, energetic, a self-starter with the ability to work independently  
Ability to problem solve and quickly implement solutions   
Rowing experience, rigging knowledge and basic boat maintenance is required, with a preference for rowing coach certification   
Hold a Pleasure Craft Operators Card, or commit to obtaining one within 30 days of commencing work  
Hold a Restricted Operators Certificate (Maritime) for radio operation or be capable of obtaining one through an available course  
Basic knowledge and ability to use Microsoft computer program  
Working knowledge of budget preparation and monitoring 
 

Pay Range:  

Annual Salary: $60,597 – $71,267 

Criminal Record Check: 

Must pass and maintain a clear Solicitor General criminal record check for the purpose of working with children. 

Application Details: 

Please apply by 2:00 pm on Friday, June 13th, 2025. 

About St. Michaels University School: 

Located in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, St. Michaels University School (SMUS) is a Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 day and boarding school with a global reputation for academic excellence.  

Our students from over 30 countries all over the world have opportunities in academics, athletics, arts, leadership, service and outdoor education, and are inspired by an extraordinary staff committed to character growth and preparing students for what lies ahead in life. The school’s Mission shapes these endeavours: Our school seeks the excellence in all of us, with passion and compassion. We are a community shaped by the pursuit of truth and goodness, providing outstanding preparation for life. 

At St. Michaels University School, we seek to employ and empower individuals who wish to forge impactful relationships and careers that place our students at the centre. We firmly believe that expanding our diversity while adjusting our practice will lead to becoming the community we envision – a place where staff and students share a sense that they fully belong.