ICE CREW MEMBER

Syracuse Crunch; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 8,000 - 10,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Bison team-issued gear

Discount on merchandise

Paid per game

Job summary

Bloomington Bison is seeking a part-time Bison Ice Crew Member to support game presentation at Grossinger Motors Arena. The role emphasizes skating ability, energy, and customer service during fast-paced hockey events.

You will assist in promotions, ice maintenance, and on-ice activities while upholding a high standard of professionalism. Shifts run evenings and weekends for the 2025-26 schedule.

Qualifications

• Must be a proficient ice skater; hockey experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to lift at least 30 pounds.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet game timing rules.
• Available for evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Available for majority of the 36 home games for the 2025-26 season.
• Typical shift will be from 6-9:30 PM on game nights and 3-6:30 PM.
• Occasional on-ice t-shirt toss.

Responsibilities

• Shovel snow during media timeouts and after periods on and off the ice.
• Assist in the execution of in-game promotions including setting up rugs and runners for anthem singers and special promotions on and off the ice, intermission activities and youth hockey games.
• Maintain ECHL ice requirements and maintenance during gameplay.
• Assist Grossinger Motors Arena staff with removing and placing goals.
• Always deliver a high level of service to both internal and external customers.
• Always maintain professional attitude and appearance.
• Perform other related duties and tasks as assigned that are a part of the game presentation.

Skills

Ice skating

Hockey experience

Communication skills

Customer service

Problem solving

Multitasking

Professional appearance

Fast-paced environment

On-ice t-shirt toss

Job description

Looking for a foot in the door in the professional sports industry? Do you want to be a part of a fun, fast-paced, and exciting work environment? Bloomington Bison, ECHL affiliate of the New York Rangers, are seeking candidates for the position of the Bison Ice Crew Member (Part-Time). We are looking for individuals that have experience playing hockey and want to work in professional sports.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Shovel snow during media timeouts and after periods on and off the ice
• Assist in the execution of in-game promotions including, but not limited to setting up rugs and runners for anthem singers and special promotions on and off the ice, intermission activities and youth hockey games.
• Maintain ECHL ice requirements and maintenance during gameplay
• Assist Grossinger Motors Arena staff with removing and placing goals
• Always deliver a high level of service to both internal and external customers
• Always maintain professional attitude and appearance
• Perform other related duties and tasks as assigned that are a part of the game presentation.

The qualified candidate for this position should have the following:

• MUST be a proficient ice skater, hockey experience strongly preferred. You will not be considered if you don't know how to ice skate.
• Ability to lift at least 30 pounds at a time
• Excellent communication skills, customer service and problem-solving skills
• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment, multitask, and meet ECHL timing rules for pre-game, timeouts, and intermissions.
• Knowledge of Bison game operations timing and events schedule of each game
• Knowledge of Grossinger Motors Arena ice rink rules
• General knowledge of ice rink maintenance and repair
• Available evenings, weekends and/or holidays for games or events.
• Available majority of the 36 home games for the 2025-26 season.
• Typical shift will be from 6-9:30 PM on game nights and 3-6:30 PM
• High energy: Ability to remain focused on goals and work independently
• Taking part in the occasional on-ice t-shirt toss

Compensation And Benefits

• This is a paid position per game ($50/game)
• Bison team-issued gear
• Discount on merchandise
• Be part of an exciting professional hockey experience and get paid while doing it!