Saskatoon Blades – Blue Crew (Sask Entertainment Group)

Saskentertainmentgroup; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vest provided

Game-day events

Job summary

Saskatoon Blades Hockey Club in Saskatoon, SK is seeking an Ice Crew member for game day operations. As part of the Blue Crew, you will shovel the ice during timeouts and engage fans through promotions and entertainment while representing the team at games and community events.

Strong skating ability and a comfort with crowds are essential, along with a reliable work ethic and flexible availability for weekday evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Strong skating ability is required.
• Athletic and able to perform in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible availability for weekday evenings, weekends, and holidays, with shifts lasting through games and events.
• Friendly, outgoing with confidence to interact with fans of all ages.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Dependable, professional, and enthusiastic with a strong work ethic.
• Positive, team-first attitude.

Responsibilities

• Clear snow from around the ice during timeout stoppages (six times per game).
• Assist with game presentation activities, promotions, and in-game entertainment during intermissions.
• Represent the Saskatoon Blades at home games and community events.
• Set up and tear down ice crew and game presentation equipment (shovels, buckets, promos, assets).
• Interact with fans and distribute prizes during games.
• Communicate professionally with SaskTel Centre staff, Blades staff, and team members.
• Follow all Saskatoon Blades policies, procedures, and service standards.

Skills

Skating

Athleticism

Communication

Fan engagement

Reliability

Job description

Job Description

Saskatoon Blades Ice Crew

Saskatoon Blades Hockey Club | Saskatoon, SK

Position Overview

Do you love hockey, enjoy being in front of a crowd, and have strong skating skills? Join the Saskatoon Blades Ice Crew and become an essential part of creating an unforgettable game day experience. As a member of our 'Blue Crew' team, you'll help shovel the ice during timeout stoppages, engage with fans through promotions and entertainment, and represent the Saskatoon Blades at games and community events. This is a role that requires confident skating ability, comfort being in front of crowds, and a reliable work ethic.

Key Responsibilities

• Clear snow from around the ice during the two (2) timeout stoppages per period, for a total of 6 times.
• Assist with game presentation activities, promotions, and in-game entertainment during intermissions.
• Serve as a positive ambassador for the Saskatoon Blades at home games and community events.
• Set up and tear down ice crew and game presentation equipment, including shovels, buckets, promotional materials, and other event assets.
• Interact with fans and enthusiastically distribute prizes throughout games.
• Communicate professionally with SaskTel Centre staff, Blades staff, and fellow team members.
• Follow all Saskatoon Blades policies, procedures, and service standards.

Qualifications

• Strong skating ability is required.
• Athletic, physically fit, and able to perform in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible availability for weekday evenings (starting as early as 5:00 p.m.), weekends, and holidays, with shifts lasting through the conclusion of games and events.
• Friendly, outgoing personality with the confidence to interact with fans of all ages.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Dependable, professional, and enthusiastic with a strong work ethic.
• A positive, team-first attitude.

Assets

• Knowledge of hockey and the Saskatoon Blades.
• Experience working at live sporting events or in customer service.
• Previous experience playing hockey

Additional Information

• Ice Crew members are responsible for providing their own hockey skates and leggings, we will provide a vest and undershirt.