Skate Crew, Hamilton Hammers | Seasonal Part-Time | TD Coliseum

Oak View Group; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 23,419 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Oak View Group is seeking skilled skaters to join the Skate Crew for the Hamilton Hammers. You’ll maintain the ice during media time-outs and help with on-ice promotions while serving as a dynamic brand ambassador.

Seasonal position from Sept 2, 2026 to June 30, 2027, with an hourly wage of 17.95 CAD. Applicants should be able to commit to most home games and work non-traditional hours in a high-energy arena environment.

Qualifications

• High-level hockey or figure skating experience is required.
• Strong edge work, balance, and the ability to stop, start, and maneuver quickly while pushing heavy snow.
• Must be able to work in hockey skates; figure skates are not permitted on AHL ice surfaces.
• Commit to working a minimum of 80% of all Hamilton Hammers home games for the upcoming season.
• Ability to work non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, in alignment with the AHL game schedule.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, live-event environment.

Responsibilities

• Quickly and efficiently shovel/scrape excess snow from the ice surface during designated media time-outs, strictly adhering to AHL timing and safety regulations.
• Assist the Game Presentation staff with the setup and tear-down of pre-game, intermission, and post-game activities (e.g., rolling out carpets and managing props for sponsor games).
• Assist ticketing team with group fan experience packages such as anthem flag kids, bench kids, intermission minor hockey etc.
• Assist with the general organization and maintenance of Skate Crew equipment (shovels, buckets, apparel).
• Perform other game-day duties as assigned.

Skills

Hockey/figure skating experience

Edge work & balance

Work in hockey skates

Availability for 80% of Hamilton Hamer

Non-traditional hours

Communication skills

Job description

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.

Position Summary

We are currently seeking highly skilled skaters to join the Skate Crew, Hamilton Hammers. The Skate Crew plays a vital role in both game presentation and fan experience. You will be responsible for fast-paced ice maintenance during media time-outs and assisting with on-ice promotions, all while serving as energetic brand ambassadors for the Hammers.

This is a seasonal role from September 2, 2026, and will end no later than June 30, 2027.

This role pays an hourly rate of $17.95 CAD

This position will remain open until October 23, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Quickly and efficiently shovel/scrape excess snow from the ice surface during designated media time-outs, strictly adhering to AHL timing and safety regulations.
• Assist the Game Presentation staff with the setup and tear-down of pre-game, intermission, and post-game activities (e.g., rolling out carpets and managing props for sponsor games).
• Assist ticketing team with group fan experience packages such as anthem flag kids, bench kids, intermission minor hockey etc.
• Assist with the general organization and maintenance of Skate Crew equipment (shovels, buckets, apparel).
• Perform other game-day duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High-level hockey or figure skating experience is required.
• Must possess strong edge work, balance, and the ability to stop, start, and maneuver quickly while pushing heavy snow and avoiding obstacles.
• Must be able to work in hockey skates, as figure skates are not permitted on AHL ice surfaces.
• Must be able to commit to working a minimum of 80% of all Hamilton Hammers home games for the upcoming season.
• Ability to work non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, in alignment with the AHL game schedule.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work seamlessly under pressure in a fast-paced, live-event environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience on a skate crew/ice crew for a hockey program (junior hockey, ECHL, AHL, or NHL).
• Strong general knowledge of the game of hockey and its rules.

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference

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.