Ice Skating Events Supervisor & Group Sales

Theuniversityunion; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

City of South Bend invites applications for an Events & Group Sales Supervisor to drive revenue through themed public programs, birthday parties, and group ice rentals. You will own the calendar from concept to execution, coordinate vendors, manage bookings, and promote events to increase attendance.

The ideal candidate brings experience in event planning or hospitality, strong organization, and the ability to work weekends and evenings.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire).
• Experience in event planning, group sales, recreation programming, or hospitality preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute the seasonal calendar of themed public events and promotions.
• Coordinate all event logistics: vendor orders, supplies, staffing needs, setup/breakdown.
• Manage birthday party and private/group ice rental bookings from inquiry through event day.
• Promote upcoming events through signage, social media coordination, and community outreach.
• Develop new event concepts to grow attendance and close revenue gaps against seasonal targets.
• Track event attendance, revenue per event, and customer feedback; report results to the Aquatics Manager.
• Serve as on-site lead during events, directing staff and troubleshooting in real time.
• Build relationships with local schools, camps, scout troops, and community groups for group bookings.
• Maintain event budgets and vendor invoicing in coordination with the Aquatics Manager.
• Serve as the on-site lead during general skating hours, supporting skate staff and guests.

Skills

Event planning

Group sales

Public speaking

Social media

Scheduling

Weekend work

Skating

Education

High school diploma

Job description

City of South Bend invites applications for an Events & Group Sales Supervisor to drive revenue through themed public programs, birthday parties, and group ice rentals. You will own the calendar from concept to execution, coordinate vendors, manage bookings, and promote events to increase attendance.

The ideal candidate brings experience in event planning or hospitality, strong organization, and the ability to work weekends and evenings.