Richard Snowden began his career at Durham College as an administrator in 1971. During his lengthy career at Durham he spent many years as coach of the women’s fastball and curling teams. In all, he guided teams to seven OCAA Championships including three in men’s curling (1972-73, 1994-95, 1995-96) one in women's curling (1982-83) and three in women's fastball (1982-83, 1983-84, 1984-85).

Snowden holds the distinction of coaching Durham College's first ever OCAA champion team, leading the 1972-73 men's curling team to gold. He also coached teams to twelve silver and bronze medals, making for a total of nineteen medals during his career.