Hockey Coach | Part-Time | Acrisure Arena

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

The Hockey Coach supports Berger Foundation Iceplex hockey programs by assisting with on-ice instruction, skill development, and event support. This is a hands-on, part-time role ideal for individuals who are enthusiastic, dependable, and interested in growing as hockey coaches within a structured environment.

This role will pay an hourly rate of $20.00-$22.00

Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching

This position will remain open until May 15, 2026. 

America’s hottest music festival destination finally has the world-class arena it deserves. Now open, the brand new Acrisure Arena provides the greater Palm Springs area of Southern California with a premiere 11,000+ capacity venue hosting the biggest artists and acts on the planet. We are #TheCoolestSpot in the desert, designed specifically for hockey and made for concerts, Acrisure Arena provides top-tier hospitality, artist amenities, and all the benefits of a modern music and sports venue to the Coachella Valley.

A great experience starts with you! The Berger Foundation Iceplex’s supports a wide range of hockey development programs, from learn-to-play through adult leagues, with a strong focus on safety, inclusion, and player experience. Join our team and become part of an industry-leading sports and entertainment organization.

• Assist with on-ice instruction for hockey classes, practices, and clinics
• Support lead coaches during group sessions and events
• Maintain attendance and assist with basic skill evaluations
• Ensure a safe, positive, and inclusive environment for all participants
• Communicate Iceplex rules, procedures, and expectations to players and parents
• Prepare equipment and assist with maintaining a safe on-ice environment
• Provide basic first aid when required
• Follow all Iceplex and USA Hockey safety standards
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Hockey Department

• Minimum age: 18 years old
• Valid USA Hockey membership
• USA Hockey SafeSport certification
• Ability to skate proficiently and demonstrate basic hockey skills
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with participants of all ages
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a physically active environment

• Prior coaching, teaching, or youth program experience
• First Aid and CPR certification
• Experience assisting with hockey practices or clinic

• Primarily on-ice and rink-side environment
• Exposure to cold temperatures and physical activity
• Flexible scheduling required, including evenings and weekends

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.