Ice Arena Operations & Events Manager

Laseagrant; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

The Ice Arena Coordinator at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign will manage day-to-day operations of a 55,000 sq ft ice arena, including concessions, pro shop, and scheduling. You will supervise 120+ student staff and ensure safe, efficient facility operations.

Position emphasizes ice arena events, risk management, payroll backup, and program development within Campus Recreation. Requires a bachelor’s degree and facility management experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Sports Administration, or a related field.
• One year of education, training and/or work experience in events and/or program planning.
• Demonstrated facility management experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate hiring, training, scheduling, supervision, and evaluation of 120+ student employees.
• Serve as primary back‑up to the Assistant Director of Ice Arena for payroll functions.
• Program, manage and oversee Senior Recreational Hockey League.
• Coordinate Intramural hockey league activities with the team.
• Directly hire, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate all hockey officials.

Skills

Scheduling events

Staff supervision

Communication skills

Budget management

Policy development

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Sports Administration, or a related field

Master’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Sports Administration, or relevant field

Job description

The Ice Arena Coordinator at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign will manage day-to-day operations of a 55,000 sq ft ice arena, including concessions, pro shop, and scheduling. You will supervise 120+ student staff and ensure safe, efficient facility operations.

Position emphasizes ice arena events, risk management, payroll backup, and program development within Campus Recreation. Requires a bachelor’s degree and facility management experience.