Ice Arena Operations Assistant (6 Month Temp)

Matanuska-Susitna Borough; Big Lake (AK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Matanuska-Susitna Borough is seeking an Ice Arena Operations Assistant to support daily arena activities in Alaska. You will help manage events, schedule youth and adult programs, open/close the facility, and ensure a clean, safe environment for skaters and staff.

The role requires 5 years of related experience, Alaska driver’s license, and the ability to pass background checks, drug screening, and a physical. This is a 6-month temporary assignment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in the occupational field, sufficient to understand the major duties of the position, and to be able to answer questions and resolve problems.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Alaska for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment background check, drug screen, and physical.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Ice Arena Manager with the day-to-day operations of the arena.
• Opens and closes facility as assigned; secures facility at end of day.
• Reconciles cash register receipts.
• Promotes programs and services to the general public.
• Promotes, plans, and assists the public in the areas of scheduling and registering for adult hockey leagues.
• Repairs and maintains mechanical equipment.
• Maintains and repairs ice surface.
• Repairs and maintains facility.
• Cleans restrooms and locker rooms.
• Sharpens skate blades.
• Participates in snow removal operations.
• Maintains arena grounds.
• Performs related duties.

Skills

Ice arena experience

Zamboni operation

Facility maintenance

Janitorial experience

Cash handling

Customer service

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma

Job description

This position is responsible for assisting in the operations of the ice arena.

Work is performed and duties are carried out in accordance with established policies, procedures, and Borough core values: Accountability, Customer Focus, Dedication, Integrity, Responsiveness and Teamwork.

Please Note: This position is a 6 Month Temporary Assignment from Date of Hire.

J1 - J5 - DOE

High School diploma or equivalent.

Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in the occupational field, sufficient to understand the major duties of the position, and to be able to answer questions and resolve problems. Related experience includes: Ice arena experience, Zamboni/Olympia operating experience, facility maintenance, janitorial experience, skate sharpening, cash handling and customer service.

Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Alaska for the type of vehicle or equipment operated. Must be at least 19 years of age with one (1) year of driving experience.

Must successfully pass a pre-employment background check, drug screen, and physical.

• Assists the Ice Arena Manager with the day-to-day operations of the arena.
• Opens and closes facility as assigned; secures facility at end of day.
• Reconciles cash register receipts.
• Promotes programs and services to the general public.
• Promotes, plans, and assists the public in the areas of scheduling and registering for adult hockey leagues.
• Repairs and maintains mechanical equipment.
• Maintains and repairs ice surface.
• Repairs and maintains facility.
• Cleans restrooms and locker rooms.
• Sharpens skate blades.
• Participates in snow removal operations.
• Maintains arena grounds.
• Performs related duties.