Part-Time - Ice Hockey Coach - Ford Ice Centers

Ford Ice Centers; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Ford Ice Center in Nashville is seeking a Part-Time Ice Hockey Coach to assist the Hockey Operations Coordinator with daily on-ice training and skill development for youth and adult players across leagues and internal camps/clinics.

Qualified candidates will hold USA Hockey coaching certification (Level 1 minimum) and have 2+ years of coaching experience, with a strong playing background. The role requires flexible availability, weekend and holiday shifts, and a customer-friendly approach.

Qualifications

• Valid USA Hockey Coaching Education Program certification, Level 1 minimum.
• Two years of ice hockey coaching experience at Mite (8U)–Peewee (12U) level.
• Five+ years playing background at high school/college/junior/minor/professional level.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute fun, exciting practice plans for all ages using USA Hockey ADM principles.
• Facilitate on-ice instruction of youth league practices/games and internal programs.
• Aid in setting up on-ice props and water bottles; assist staff with equipment fitting sessions.
• Recruit and train coaches and volunteers; evaluate players for proper placement.
• Promote Ford Ice Center programs and serve as an ambassador within the organization.

Skills

Coaching

Communication

Customer service

Flexibility

Education

USA Hockey Coaching Level 1

Job description

Job Title: Part-Time Ice Hockey Coach

Department: Ford Ice Center

Job Reports To: Hockey Operations Coordinator

Status: Non-Exempt

Ford Ice Center is seeking eager, hard-working USA Hockey certified ice hockey coaches to assist the hockey coordinator in the execution of daily hockey operations. This position will be responsible to coordinate and execute the on-ice training and skill development of youth/adult hockey players at Ford Ice Center for leagues and internal camps/clinics. This position will also provide support for the Nashville Predators Amateur Hockey & Fan Development initiatives in the community, such as try hockey for free and various entry level grassroots hockey programs.

Major Responsibilities/Activities:

• Assist Hockey Coordinator to develop and execute fun, exciting practice plans for all ages using USA Hockey ADM principles.
• Facilitate on-ice instruction of youth league practices/games and internal programs such as PREDecessor, G.O.A.L!, Try Hockey for Free, and weekly skill development classes for all ages.
• Aid in the setup of various on-ice props and water bottles as assigned.
• Assist facility staff with equipment fitting sessions.
• Work with hockey families with putting on equipment, tying skates and provide excellent customer service.
• Support Hockey Coordinator in the recruitment and training of coaches and volunteers.
• Assist in the evaluation of players for proper placement in various programs.
• Demonstrate knowledge of facility programs when communicating to parents.
• Serve as an ambassador to facility’s youth/adult programs to support the transition of participants from program to program.
• Work with others within the Ford Ice Center organization to promote the facility.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Director of Amateur Hockey & Fan Development.

Minimum Requirements:

• Proficient ice skating required.
• Valid USA Hockey Coaching Education Program certification, Level 1 minimum.
• Two (2) years of ice hockey coaching experience at the Mite (8U) – Peewee (12U) level.
• Hockey knowledge and playing background of 5 (five) years or more at a high school, college, junior, minor or professional hockey level.
• Experience running on-ice practices following USA Hockey American Development Model.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be taken into consideration.
• Knowledge of the hockey community in the Middle Tennessee area.
• Positive, energetic, friendly individual who can communicate effectively with employees and customers.
• Flexible schedule, including weekdays, nights, weekends and holidays; able to work 15-20 hours a week on ice.

Essential Physical Functions:

• Ability to skate and instruct with clients
• Ability to pick up children and be mobile on the ice
• Ability to work in a cold environment
• Excellent speaking and listening skills, requiring the perception of speech.
• Physical activities include sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing stairs, kneeling, twisting, lifting, grasping, balancing and handling of materials, and working with arms raised for prolonged periods.
• Exposure to bright lights, extreme temperatures, loud noise, dust.
• Ability to work with and around water and ice and to work at or below freezing temperatures for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.