Athletics Facilities & Ice Rink Operations Manager

The Hotchkiss School; Lakeville (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hotchkiss School in Lakeville, CT seeks an Athletics Facilities Maintenance & Ice Rink Manager to provide hands-on leadership for MAC operations, ice rink maintenance, and staff management. You will oversee maintenance, safety, and event coverage for athletic facilities, coordinating with the Athletics Director to ensure operational excellence.

As a working-manager, you will ensure staff cross-training, schedule optimization, and readiness for practices, games, and community events, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Current Certified Ice Technician (CIT) and Certified Pool Operator (CPO), or ability to obtain within the first year of employment.
• Proven track record in a leadership role with a demonstrated ability to lead by example and cross-train staff.
• Strong technical capabilities and ability to learn new software.
• Excellent communication, organizational and customer service skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and supervise MAC maintenance staff and rink staff while the ice is down.
• Coordinate staff scheduling for optimal coverage, minimizing overtime wherever possible.
• Proactively build and refine facility operational procedures.
• Lead conversion of Dwyer Rink between ice, indoor turf, summer programming, and event configurations.
• Support operational readiness throughout the Mars Athletic Center and other assigned athletics spaces.
• Lead setup, breakdown, and reset for games, tournaments, camps, community use, and School events.
• Lead athletics equipment movement, receiving, storage, inventory, and distribution.
• Lead custodial operations for the entire athletic facility.
• Conduct routine facility inspections and report safety, maintenance, access, or cleanliness concerns.
• Lead the equipment-room, laundry, building-access, and related Athletics functions.

Skills

Leadership

Staff cross-training

Facility operations

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred / equivalent

Tools

Software proficiency

Job description

The Hotchkiss School in Lakeville, CT seeks an Athletics Facilities Maintenance & Ice Rink Manager to provide hands-on leadership for MAC operations, ice rink maintenance, and staff management. You will oversee maintenance, safety, and event coverage for athletic facilities, coordinating with the Athletics Director to ensure operational excellence.

As a working-manager, you will ensure staff cross-training, schedule optimization, and readiness for practices, games, and community events, with