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Mission: To enrich the lives in our community through shared experiences, welcoming spaces, and responsible actions.

Vision: We will be the social and entertainment center of Orange County – a place where the cultural kaleidoscope of the region converges and connects.  Our vibrant, rich collection of experiences will celebrate the diversity of our community.

Values: Be Safe | Do the Right Thing | Be Generous | Include Everyone | Make it Easy | Be Bold

Job Title:

Hockey Coordinator, KHS

Pay Details:

The starting hourly rate for this position is $27.00 per hour.

Summary of Position

This position supports and assists the management, development, and implementation of Adult and Youth hockey programming in a manner supportive of The Rinks objectives as outlined in the Mission Statement. This includes promoting and administering hockey leagues and programs, clinics, leagues, and grassroots programs in an on-ice and off-ice role and other duties as assigned.

This position requires high-level league management, organizational skills, a practical approach to on-ice presence for large groups, and an adept understanding of USA Hockey development, rules, and league formats.

​​Responsibilities

Program Administration

• As directed by General Manager, organize and promote adult hockey programs

• Oversee Adult Hockey development and Youth Try Hockey events (subject to change as business needs change)

• Oversee/Manage program registration process and administration of game schedules

• Ensure these schedules coincide with the facility master ice schedule

• Oversee and ensure league parity and safe play

• Be present for games, player check-in, and other meetings as needed

• Hold captain’s meetings as needed for each division/season

• Coordinate with the head of referees regarding any league issues and scheduling

• Lead the Hockey Clinics and assume primary responsibility for class scheduling, curriculum, and instructional coverage

Adult

• Learn to Play Hockey: Assist with check-in and gear fitting, organize practice plan, lead coach, instruct on rink session with support coaches

• After each session, be available to answer questions and interact with players

• Rookie Clinics: Responsible for preparing and implementing a practice plan for each session, communicating the plan to support coaches, and engaging with participants before and after each session

• Rookie League:  Assist with registration and jersey distribution, run on-ice tryouts, draft players, organize clinics and assist players with league development and next steps

• Adult Clinics: Organize and implement an on-ice practice plan and communicate with support staff

• Ensure participants are engaged/having fun/learning during Clinics/Practices

• Be available/accessible to answer questions as needed

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Youth

• Rec League Practices and Games:  Assist with check-in and be present for all hockey events and games – 1 hour prior and approximately 1 hour after

• Be available/accessible to answer questions during other Hockey training

All World Hockey Institute Camp/Clinics:

• Assist sessions as directed by the Hockey Director

Personnel Management

• Assist manager/director as directed with the development of ongoing workforce plans for coach and instructor staffing

• Be active in ongoing coach development and ensure that each instructor provides instruction in a non-threatening, non-discriminatory manner

• Attend Power Play meetings and other company-required training and department meetings and assist with The Rinks training and onboarding program initiatives as directed

Operations/Marketing & Promotions

• Coordinate league development with Marketing Representatives

• Adult LTPH:  Work with the marketing team on the development, design, and layout of brochures, flyers, and advertising media

• Coordinate with the Marketing department on league/program development

• Integrate new promotions, i.e., Learn to Play Hockey, into ongoing Hockey Programming and leagues (i.e., Rookie League)

• Assist with Player of the Month selections, Social Media tips, or other virtual training initiatives (subject to change with social media trends)

• Other duties as assigned

Skills

• High school diploma/GED

• College degree preferred

• Minimum of three years of experience in developing/running hockey programs

• Excellent skating/hockey skills and instructional ability

• Must possess excellent interpersonal, leadership, and organizational skills

• Certified in basic first aid skills (infant and adult) and injury reporting procedures

• Registered and insured through USA Hockey

• Strong knowledge of hockey equipment

• Enthusiastic about teaching

• Possess dynamic characteristics of energy, assertiveness, drive, enthusiasm, and fun

• Possess a strong understanding of The Rinks grassroots commitment to quality guest experiences, products, and entertainment

• Exemplify strong leadership skills and serve as a role model

• Maintain a consistently professional, motivational, and enthusiastic management style

• Able to work a flexible work schedule with changing days off and hours, including holidays and weekends, as well as early morning and late evenings

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Education - High School Diploma or Equivalent

Certifications Required – USA Hockey Certification and other CAHA state requirements

Experience Required - 3-5 Year's

This position is on-site.

Company:

The Rinks Foundation

Our Commitment:

We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and team members without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.  We are firm believers that diversity and inclusion among our team members are critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

Thanks for your interest in becoming part of OCVIBE!