Program Assistants

What do Program Assistants (PAs) do? 

  • Assist Skate Canada certified coaches in delivering CanSkate programs on-ice

  • Demonstrate skills, circuits and teaching progressions 

  • Lead warm-ups and cool-downs under the direction of our coaches

  • Help with attendance and help distributed awards

  • Provide encouragement to new skaters

  • Be a great role model to our newest skaters! 

Why be a Program Assistant?

  • Build leadership and communications skills while helping to mentor our newest skaters.

  • Gain experience in the CanSkate program, a requirement for those who wish to explore coaching in future.

  • Earn volunteer hours for high school credit or a financial credit towards next year’s skating registration.  

What are the requirements? 

  • Age 11 by August 31, 2025 

  • Passed Star 3 Skills

  • Currently registered with Skate Canada 

  • Reliable, on-time and enthusiastic 

Interested?