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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 Manager

Pay Details:

The annual base salary range for this position in California is $73,000 to $75,000 per year. The starting pay for the successful candidate depends on various job-related factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, education/training, internal value, peer equity, external market demands, and organizational considerations.

This position is responsible for the development, implementation, and management of all Rinks/Great Park hockey programming (locations as assigned) in a manner supportive of The Rinks objectives as outlined in the Mission Statement and Company Values.  This includes promoting and administering hockey leagues, grassroots programs, coaching development programs, clinics, All World summer camps, day camps, clinics, grassroots initiatives and all hockey development in an on-ice and off-ice role in a manner that positively reflects our USA Hockey Model Club Association. 

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Responsibilities

Program Administration

• Oversee, organize, and promote all youth and adult hockey programs. (The Hockey Manager may be required to work at other rink locations to meet business needs).

• Manage program registration process and administration of hockey schedules. Ensure these schedules coincide with the facility master ice schedule. 

• Be present and create a dynamic environment for all youth and adult grassroots programs.  Assume primary responsibility for program scheduling, curriculum and instructional coverage. 

• Oversee, organize, and promote all youth and adult hockey programs. (The Hockey Manager may be required to work at other rink locations to meet business needs).

• Manage program registration process and administration of hockey schedules. Ensure these schedules coincide with the facility master ice schedule. 

• Be present and create a dynamic environment for all youth and adult grassroots programs.  Assume primary responsibility for program scheduling, curriculum, and instructional coverage. 

• Assist as needed with all Rinks events, USA Hockey events, training, tournaments including ADM jamboree events. Includes ADM board set up, organizing rink and jersey assignment for all teams, coordinating post event parties, ensuring refs are aware of ADM rules/guidelines, overseeing event in its entirety.

• Oversee and manage assigned hockey coordinators (If applicable in your facility) and maintain an open line or communication, develop clear expectations and responsibilities.

• Customer service: respond in a timely manner for all inquiries regarding youth and adult hockey.

• Grassroots Programs: assist with check in, gear fitting, organize practice plans and lead staff on ice as needed. Before and after each session, be available to answer questions and interact with players. Organize and implement on ice practice plan and communicate with support staff.

• Develop and deliver training programs and review coach ongoing development twice a year.

• Ensure students are engaged, having fun, learning during all hockey events.

• Be accessible to answer questions during all hockey events.

• Adult Hockey Leagues and Programs:  Oversee registration, scheduling, draft skates, and overall league set up.

On-Ice:

• Learn to Play Hockey: assist with check in, gear fitting, organize practice plan, lead coach, instruct on ice session with support coaches. After each session, be available to answer questions and interact with players.

• Hockey Initiation programs:  Responsible for preparing and implementing practice plans for each session, communicating plans to support coaches, engaging with parents after each session to answer any questions.

• Little Ducks: assist with check in, gear fitting, organize practice plan, lead coach, instruct on ice session with support coaches. After each session, be available to answer questions and interact with players.

• Rec League draft Skates Practices and Clinics:  Oversee registration, run on-ice tryout, draft players, organize practice plans be present for all hockey events and games – 1 hour prior and approximately 1 hour after.

• USA Hockey American Development Model Events: Organize and implement on ice practice plans and communicate with support staff.

• Develop and deliver training programs for coach development.

• All World Hockey Institute Camp/Clinics:  Promote camps, assist scheduling and be present for on-ice sessions as directed by Camp Director.

Adult Hockey Leagues, clinics and LTPH Programs:  Promote and attend adult clinics, and all grassroots initiatives and development programs. Be present weekly for adult events as needed

Personnel Management

• Maintain ongoing manpower plan for coach and instructor staffing. Work directing with assigned HR liaison and director for personnel needs.

• Manage coach and instructor recruitment, training and ABI scheduling for hockey programs, camps, clinics, and events. 

• Payroll: monitor and approve ABI payroll bi-weekly for all coaches and staff under your supervision or as directed.

• Conduct coach’s clinics and meetings as outlined by nationally recognized programs.  Ensure that each instructor provides instruction in a non-threatening, non-discriminatory manner. 

• Attend Power Play and other staff meetings or training as requested by Director or HR.

• Assist with Rinks training and on-boarding program initiatives.

• Follow all company polices and communicate all time off requests appropriately with your Director/GM’s as applicable.

• Keep proper personnel records, communicate and document any incidents with your director, manager & HR as needed.

Operations/Marketing & Promotions

• Assist marketing team as requested on program development, design and layout of brochures, flyers, and advertising media.

• Responsible for integrating new programing and grassroots initiatives.

• Assist with 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’ 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.

• Passionate about teaching; possesses dynamic characteristics of energy, assertiveness, drive, enthusiasm, and fun.

• Possesses a strong understanding of The Rinks Grassroots commitment to quality guest experiences, products, and entertainment.

• Exemplifies strong leadership skills and serves as role model.

• Maintains a consistent professional, motivational, enthusiastic management style.

• Ability to work a flexible work schedule with changing days off and hours; to include holidays, weekends as well as early morning and late evenings. 

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Education - High School Diploma or Equivalent

Certifications Required – USA Hockey Certification, Safesport & other CAHA state requirements

Experience Required - 3-5 Year's

This position is on-site.

MR2026

Company:

Irvine Ice 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!