Adult Hockey Coordinator

Anaheim Ducks Hockey Club; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rinks Foundation is seeking an Adult Hockey Coordinator in Orange County to develop and run adult hockey programs, Learn to Play, and clinics. You will manage on-ice and off-ice activities, coordinate registrations and schedules, and ensure safe, engaging experiences.

Strong coaching, organizational, and leadership skills are essential; USA Hockey basics and CAHA requirements are preferred. The role requires flexible hours, including holidays and weekends, with a starting pay of $28 per hour.

Qualifications

• 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
• Passionate 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

Responsibilities

• Organize and promote adult hockey programs
• Oversee Adult Hockey Initiations and Learn to Play Hockey (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
• Responsible for coordinating 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
• On-rink: Learn to Play Hockey - assist with check-in and gear fitting, lead coach, etc.
• Rookie Clinics - prepare/implement practice plans, engage with participants
• Rookie League - assist with registration, run on-ice tryouts, draft players
• Adult Clinics - organize on-ice practice plans
• Ensure participants are engaged and learning during Clinics/Practices
• Be available to answer questions as needed
• AttendPower Play meetings and training as directed
• Coordinate with Marketing for league development and promotions
• Assist with social media tips or virtual training initiatives

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

First aid certified

USA Hockey knowledge

On-ice coaching

Experience developing hockey programs

Scheduling

Coach development

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College degree preferred

USA Hockey Certification

Job description

A great experience starts with you!

Join our team to help create and develop the future of live entertainment and sports in Orange County!

Mission: To be a place where the everyday becomes extraordinary - and the potential is unlimited. Where every experience can change you

Vision: We are the gathering place of Orange County

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

Job Title:

Adult Hockey Coordinator

Pay Details:

The starting hourly rate for this position is $28.00 per hour.

This position supports and assists the management, development, and implementation of adult hockey programming in a manner supportive of The Rinks objectives as outlined in the Mission Statement. This includes promoting and administering adult hockey leagues and programs, initiation development programs, clinics, leagues, and Learn to Play Hockey 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

• Organize and promote adult hockey programs
• Oversee Adult Hockey Initiations and Learn to Play Hockey (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
• Responsible for coordinating 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
• On-rink
  • 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

Personnel Management

• Assist manager 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 Representative and corporate synergy groups
• Adult LTPH Work with the marketing team on the development, design, and layout of brochures, flyers, and advertising media
• Responsible for working with the Marketing department on league/program development
• Responsible for integrating new promotions (ex: Learn to Play Hockey) into ongoing Hockey Programming and leagues (ex: Rookie League)
• Assist with Social Media tips or other virtual training initiatives (subject to change with social media trends)

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
• Passionate 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

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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.

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