Girls Hockey Development Coordinator

Draper; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

The Rinks & Great Park Ice are seeking a Girls Hockey Development Coordinator to cultivate growth in youth girls’ hockey through grassroots initiatives and community programming in Irvine, CA. This part-time role focuses on on-ice instruction and fan engagement, aligning with Anaheim Ducks programs.

Responsibilities include developing coaching plans, managing registrations, and coordinating marketing for female programming, with on-site duties and flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years coaching or program experience in girls’ or women’s hockey.
• 1–2 years in sports and entertainment marketing or related field preferred.
• Experience playing hockey is a plus.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of hockey and NHL.
• MS Office & design tools like Adobe Photoshop.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-ice instruction for girls’ hockey programming under the Anaheim Ducks We Play Her Way umbrella.
• Lead and facilitate girls-focused programming including Girls Try Hockey For Free and Women’s Try Hockey For Free.
• Develop coaching plans and share with program coaches.
• Assist with customer communications and introduce participants to the Ducks development model.
• Support women’s programs and initiatives including Women in Sports Night.
• Act as liaison between Lady Ducks travel club, The Rinks & Great Park Ice, and the Ducks.
• Assist with program operations: inventory, registrations, ice slots.
• Support marketing efforts with materials and strategies.

Skills

Bachelor’s Degree

3+ years coaching experience

1–2 years marketing experience

Excellent communication

Knowledge of hockey

Computer basics (MS Word/Excel/Power)

Skating ability (ice and inline)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

A great experience starts with you!

Great Park Ice aims to provide a great experience for employees and guests alike! Join the team and become part of an industry-leading sports and entertainment organization.

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 fieldpreferred

• 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

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Education - Bachelor’s Degree

Experience Required - 3+ Years

This position is on-site.

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