Director of Senior School Athletics  

Are you interested in joining a great school community and working with a team of awesome people who are passionate about the exciting world of education? 

Who are we?

Over the past 20 years, Aberdeen Hall has become a top-level independent school that provides excellent academics and a strong character education to our diverse student population of 700 preschool to grade 12 children.

We have an opportunity for a Director of Senior Athletics for grades 6 to 12 starting September 2025. (position profile can be found here).

We welcome applicants who, like us, embrace the core values of resilience, responsibility, integrity, optimism, curiosity, and kindness. You are also known to be innovative, progressive, adaptable, and passionate about raising the next generation to lead meaningful lives as contributing citizens to their communities.

What makes us different?

Working at Aberdeen Hall is far from the status quo. We are a forward-thinking school that believes in rewarding our employees and putting our people first. We are grateful for our community spirited culture, and we continuously nurture it to ensure our team feels valued every single day. Additionally, working and living in the beautiful Okanagan offers an exceptional opportunity for work-life balance, a comfortable pace of life and a wide range of after-work activities.

Aberdeen Hall provides

Competitive Compensation for permanent Faculty at an annual salary of $66,499 to $114,962, inclusive of vacation pay and commensurate with years of teaching experience
Open and collaborative culture
Comprehensive enhanced benefits package
RRSP contribution of 8% for employees who invest 4% of their salary
Financial Guidance from an Industry Professional
Personalized professional development plans
Newly built, inspiring campus setting
Well-established mentorship program
Innovative and progressive approach to teaching
Low student/teacher ratios

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a dynamic, visionary Director of Senior Athletics to lead and oversee all aspects of our Grades 6–12 athletic program.  This includes managing all athletic events, including school sports teams, intramurals, team coaching, athletic event coordination, and community partnership development. The role also involves managing the rentals and community use of our Athletics and Wellness Centre, helping to ensure that this important facility continues to be a hub of engagement and school spirit.

The successful candidate will be an educator and leader who is passionate about fostering student development through athletics, embraces collaborative leadership, and has a talent for creating meaningful student and community experiences.

Success Factors

Bachelor of Education and a BC Teacher’s Certification (or equivalent)
A Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education, Kinesiology, or a closely related field is required; a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline is considered a strong asset.
A minimum of five years of successful teaching experience, ideally within a K–12 independent school setting, with demonstrated leadership in athletic programming, team coaching, or physical education curriculum development.
Proven ability to lead and inspire student-athletes, colleagues, and coaches in both competitive and recreational athletic environments.
Strong understanding of sports league coordination, facility management, and transportation logistics.
Familiarity with BC Curriculum for Physical and Health Education, and a passion for fostering student wellness, character, and teamwork through athletics.
Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage positively with students, staff, parents, and community stakeholders.
As part of our active commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we strive to welcome students, families, and employees with a diverse range of identities and backgrounds to enrich the Aberdeen Hall family with varied perspectives.

The successful applicant for our role will be a team player and participate in extracurricular activities. Aberdeen Hall offers competitive compensation and excellent long-term potential. We thank all candidates for their time and interest; however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

Please forward your resume and cover letter that includes your first and last name and the number on which your BC teaching certificate is listed to: Lisa White, Director of Finance & Human Resources at [email protected]

To learn more about us, visit www.aberdeenhall.com