Ice Crew

Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation; Calgary; On-site; CAD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation is seeking Ice Crew members to help maintain the ice surface, clear debris during timeouts, and assist with on-ice promotions in a professional NHL environment.

You must be an experienced skater, comfortable in front of large crowds, and able to lift up to 30 lbs while on skates. Flexibility to work at least 8 shifts per month and to attend an on-ice audition and orientation is required.

Qualifications

• Must be an experienced skater and comfortable performing in front of large crowds.
• Willing to work a minimum of 8 shifts per month in-season.
• Able to lift up to 30 lbs and handle tools while on skates.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to attend on-ice audition and orientation.

Responsibilities

• Complete gameday checklist.
• Drill holes and set nets on ice prior to game and during intermissions.
• Set up rugs and runners for anthem singers and promotions on and off the ice.
• Assist with repairs and adjustments to boards and glass.
• Clear snow from ice during timeouts for NHL, AHL and WHL games.
• Communicate issues to management promptly.
• Maintain event and players’/officials’ areas.
• Assist with on-site event setup, staging and cleanup.
• Support non-ice events including concerts and other sports events.
• Participate in safety programs and safety checks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Ice skating

Communication

Team work

Physical stamina

Crowd interaction

Education

High school diploma

Job description

At Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation, we deliver excitement. Our mission is to be the heartbeat of our community by creating connections, building champions, and winning, together. If you’d like to join a team that’s people-first, diverse, innovative, and energized about delivering extraordinary fan experiences to our guests, then we’d love to sign you to a player's contract! Join us to be part of the last year at the Saddledome and be part of transition to Scotia Place!

THE POSITION

The Ice Crew are key team members, responsible for maintaining the ice surface during games, which includes clearing debris during media time-outs and assisting with on-ice promotions. Team members must be experienced skaters who are knowledgeable about hockey, interested in ice maintenance, and comfortable in front of large crowds in a professional NHL environment.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Completion of gameday checklist;
• Drill holes and set nets on ice prior to game and during intermissions
• Set up rugs and runners for anthem singers and special promotions on and off the ice
• Assist other staff with making repairs and adjustments to boards and glass
• Clear snow from ice during media timeouts of NHL, AHL and WHL hockey games
• Promptly communicate any problems, issues, or feedback to management
• Maintain and clean event level areas as well as players’ and officials’ areas;
• Assist entertainment staff with game day activity set-up, staging and clean up procedures
• Assist with non-ice events including concerts and other sporting events, to include but not limited to field of play/floor maintenance, emptying garbage’s, providing maintenance support, assisting with chair and barricade setup/teardown, responding to radio calls for in-event cleanup, and setting up specialized equipment such as lacrosse nets and game presentation props
• Actively participate in safety programs and follow policies
• Assist with safety checks
• All other duties as assigned

THE INDIVIDUAL

The ideal individual will have the following background:

• Strong communication skills and outgoing, positive personality; comfortable in front of large crowds
• Flexibility with your schedule and available to work a minimum of 8 shifts per month in-season
• Ability to lift 30 lbs. & work with tools, while on skates (shovels, scrapers, wheeled buckets)
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to adapt and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Maintain attentiveness to the game and what is happening both on and off the ice
• Strong team player with an ‘above-and-beyond’ work ethic and mentality
• MUST HAVE strong ice-skating experience; prior hockey or ringette playing experience preferred
• Ability to attend ON-ICE AUDITION and ORIENTATION to demonstrate skating skills and learn ice maintenance duties

CERTIFICATIONS

• High school diploma is considered an asset.

This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

CSEC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on age, ethnicity, gender, nationality, religious belief, or sexual orientation.