Manager, Lynah Rink

Zymtronix Catalytic Systems Inc; City of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornell University is seeking a Lynah Rink Manager to lead operations, events, and facility services for the historic ice rink serving varsity and community users.

You will oversee technical, operational, and administrative duties while coordinating with Athletics and Facilities to maximize utilization and revenue, ensure safety, and sustain high standards of user experience for all rink activities.

Qualifications

• Trade/Technical/Vocational degree with at least 2 years of relevant experience, including management.
• Experience with ice resurfacing equipment, refrigeration systems, or rink mechanical infrastructure.
• Proficiency with facility management software, POS and scheduling systems, plus Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational, technical, and administrative leadership for Lynah Rink.
• Ensure varsity programs have access to an exceptional ice surface and manage rentals/events.
• Collaborate with Athletics and Facilities to balance competing needs and increase utilization and revenue.
• Lead sustainability and facility improvement planning to keep Lynah competitive and well-maintained.

Skills

Ice resurfacing experience

Rink mechanical infra

Facility management software

POS & scheduling systems

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Google Workspace

Education

Trade/Technical/Vocational School degree in a related field

Additional education in Facility Management / Sports Management / Business

Job description

Manager, Lynah Rink

Student and Campus Life (SCL) inspires transformation in all Cornell students on their journey of individual, academic and personal evolution. Our division is comprised of leading student affairs experts who support our campus on pressing student life matters including public service, health, wellbeing, connection and belonging, residential living, food services, sports, recreation, career services, and student activities and organizations including sorority and fraternity life. We provide support and services to roughly 25,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students on multiple campuses in the U.S. and abroad.

Cornell University is an NCAA Division I institution and a member of the Ivy League. The university fields teams in 37 intercollegiate sports and provides a comprehensive physical education program. The university is committed to excellence in academics and athletics, gender equity and diversity in its programs, and a well-balanced, broad-based intercollegiate athletics program. Athletics and Physical Education offers a diverse program of physical and outdoor education, recreational services, intramural sports and intercollegiate athletic competition, plus Wellness programs for faculty and staff, fitness centers and fitness classes for the entire Cornell community.

Reporting both through Athletics and Student & Campus Life (SCL) Facilities, the Lynah Rink Manager provides comprehensive operational, technical, and administrative leadership for Cornell’s historic ice rink for Cornell’s Big Red. The primary mission of this role is to ensure that Cornell's varsity athletic programs have access to an exceptional ice surface and a facility that reflects the standards of an elite Division I program. Cornell Men's and Women's Hockey are both storied programs consistently competing in the top ten nationally – supporting their success on the ice is at the heart of this position.

The Lynah Rink Manager is also responsible for stewarding Lynah Rink as a shared community asset serving a wide array of constituents: Physical Education, club sports, intramurals, recreational skaters, and external community users. Managing the competing demands and schedules of these groups with fairness, diplomacy, and organizational precision is one of the most consequential aspects of the role. An increasingly important dimension of this position includes working closely with Athletic and Facilities leadership to identify and support new opportunities for rentals, special events and other activities that enhance utilization and generate additional revenue as well as ensuring these opportunities are executed effectively and in a manner that maintains high standards, functionality and user experiences for which Lynah Rink is known for. This includes participating in the development and execution of sustainability and facility improvement plans that allow Lynah to remain competitive, well-maintained, and positioned for future investment.

This position requires working evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed by the event and competition schedule.

While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.

Success Factors:

• Maintains a strong service orientation and commitment to excellence, ensuring a positive experience for all facility users while upholding the standards of a premier Division I venue.
• Ability to build strong, collaborative relationships with Athletics, Facilities, campus partners, and community users to effectively balance competing needs and priorities.
• Demonstrates sound judgment, diplomacy, and adaptability when navigating complex scheduling, operational challenges, and stakeholder requests.
• Takes initiative to identify opportunities for improvement, increased utilization, and operational efficiencies while successfully managing change and competing demands.

Required Qualifications:

• Trade/Technical/Vocational School degree in a related field and at least 2 years of relevant experience, including management experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated technical proficiency or experience with ice resurfacing equipment, refrigeration systems, and/or rink mechanical infrastructure.
• Proficiency with facility management software, point-of-sale and scheduling systems, and standard productivity tools (Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, Google Workspace)
• Valid motor vehicle operator's license.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds; ability to work effectively in cold rink environments for extended periods.
• Demonstrated success in building collaborative relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated skill in understanding cultural differences.
• Proven experience connecting inclusion, belonging and wellbeing practices to business goals.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Additional education, specifically in Facility Management, Sports Management, Business, or another related field.
• More specific experience in a collegiate, professional, or high-profile amateur hockey facility, familiarity with NCAA Division I regulations governing athletic facilities, scheduling and client management in a multi-use sports or recreation facility, and/or ammonia refrigeration systems and EPA Section 608 certification, or equivalent training and experience.
• Certification from the Ice-Skating Institute (ISI), Refrigerating Engineers & Technicians Association (RETA), or a similar professional body — or equivalent professional experience and training – or able to be certified after being employed.

University Job Title: Athletic Operations Admin I

Job Family: Athletics & Physical Education

Level: E

Pay Rate Type: Salary

Pay Range: $65,447.00 - $75,632.00

Remote Option Availability: Onsite

Company: Endowed

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