Girls Hockey Development Coordinator

OC Sports & Entertainment; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

The Rinks Foundation in Irvine is seeking a part-time Girls Hockey Development Coordinator to grow and manage on-ice, girls-focused hockey programs within the Anaheim Ducks ecosystem. You will collaborate with marketing, operations, and coaching staff to deliver Girls Try Hockey For Free events and develop coaching plans.

The role requires hockey knowledge, coaching experience, and strong communication. It offers evenings and weekends, on-site work, and engagement with diverse participants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of coaching or program experience in girl’s or women’s hockey.
• 1–2 years of experience in sports and entertainment marketing or related field preferred.
• Experience playing hockey is a plus.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of hockey, specifically the National Hockey League.
• Working knowledge of basic PC applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and design apps such as Adobe Photoshop.
• Creative, self-motivated, and organized with strong customer service.
• Passionate and knowledgeable about hockey and sports in general.
• Able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Able to work with diverse populations, including adults and children of all ages.
• Able to ice skate and inline skate at an expert level.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-ice instruction of all-girls hockey programs under the We Play Her Way umbrella.
• Lead and facilitate girls-focused programming including Girls Try Hockey For Free and Women’s Try Hockey For Free events.
• Develop coaching plans for programs and communicate plans with the program coaches.
• Assist and lead customer communications during and after programs, introducing participants to the Ducks development model.
• Assist with women’s-focused programs and initiatives including Women in Sports Night.
• Serve as liaison between the Lady Ducks travel club, The Rinks & Great Park Ice, and the Anaheim Ducks.
• Assist Marketing Manager, Hockey Development with program operations including equipment inventory, registrations, and ice slots.
• Assist with marketing efforts for female programming with The Rinks and Ducks marketing team to produce materials and strategies.
• Grow and develop the girl’s hockey programs hosted by The Rinks & Great Park Ice and the Anaheim Ducks.
• Serve as a female hockey ambassador at special events as needed.

Skills

Communication

Hockey knowledge

MS Office

Photoshop

Creativity

Skating (expert)

Flexible hours

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

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Mission:

To enrich the lives in our community through shared experiences, welcoming spaces, and responsible actions.

Vision:

We will be the social and entertainment center of Orange County – a place where the cultural kaleidoscope of the region converges and connects. Our vibrant, rich collection of experiences will celebrate the diversity of our community.

Values:

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

Job Title

Girls Hockey Development Coordinator

Pay Details

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

The Girls Hockey Development Coordinator is a part time position within The Rinks and Great Park Ice. This position will focus on cultivating the growth of girl’s hockey via grassroots initiatives, community programming, and Anaheim Ducks fan engagement programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the on-ice instruction of all-girls hockey programming under the Anaheim Ducks We Play Her Way umbrella including but not limited to Learn Her Way and Play Her Way
• Lead and facilitate on-ice instruction for The Rinks and Anaheim Ducks girls focused programming including Girls Try Hockey For Free and Women’s Try Hockey For Free events
• Develop coaching plans for programs and communicate plans with the program coaches
• Assist and lead customer communications during and following programs, introducing participants to the Anaheim Ducks Hockey Development model
• Assist with Anaheim Ducks women’s focused programs and initiatives including Anaheim Ducks Women in Sports Night
• Serve as liaison between the Lady Ducks travel club, The Rinks & Great Park Ice, and the Anaheim Ducks
• Assist the Marketing Manager, Hockey Development with program operations including equipment inventory, tracking registration, and securing ice slots for programming
• Assist with marketing efforts for female programming including working with The Rinks and Anaheim Ducks marketing team to produce marketing materials and strategies
• Grow and develop the girl’s hockey programs hosted by The Rinks & Great Park Ice and the Anaheim Ducks
• Serve as a female hockey ambassador for the Anaheim Ducks and The Rinks & Great Park Ice, attending special events as needed

Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 3+ years of coaching or program experience in girl’s or women’s hockey
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in sports and entertainment marketing or related field preferred
• Experience playing hockey is a plus
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of hockey, specifically the National Hockey League
• Working knowledge of basic PC applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, etc.) and design applications such as Adobe Photoshop
• Candidate must be creative, self-motivated, and organized – strong customer service approach
• Passionate and knowledgeable about hockey and sports in general
• Able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and holidays required
• Able to work with diverse populations, including adults and children of all ages
• Able to ice skate and inline skate at an expert level

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Experience Required

3+ Years

This position is on-site.

MR2026

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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