Part-Time - Scoreboard Operator - Ford Ice Centers

Bridgestone Arena; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Ford Ice Center is seeking a part-time Scoreboard Operator to help manage game day operations. You will operate the scoreboard, verify rosters, and coordinate with officials and staff to keep games on schedule.

The ideal candidate understands hockey rules, works well in a team, and provides courteous service to fans. Evening, weekend, and holiday availability is required, with the ability to handle bright lights and loud noise.

Qualifications

• Experience in game day operations and event planning.
• Knowledge of hockey and rules.
• Ability to work in a team setting.
• Background check including criminal history and driving history.

Responsibilities

• Verify rosters of each team prior to game start (signatures on scoresheet as applicable).
• Meet with officials prior to start of game to ensure awareness of any special rules.
• Operate scoreboard during game and keep events on schedule.
• Assist in tracking goals/assists on scoresheet or enter into stats software.
• Notify via radio 5 and 3 minute warnings for officials before warm-ups and all periods.
• Help rink staff move nets to stay on time after the game during ice cuts.
• Deliver scoresheets and related paperwork post-game to coaches and rink staff.

Skills

Sports/event operations

Hockey knowledge

Teamwork

Background check compliance

Tools

Barcoding scanner

Scoreboard system

Stats software

Job description

Job Title: Scoreboard Operator

Department: Ford Ice Center

Status: Non - Exempt (Part time)

Job Reports To: Hockey Operations Coordinator

Primary Objective: As a member of the Event Staff Team, you will work closely with the teams, coaches, officials, Game Day Supervisors, and athletics staff to manage game day operations at in-rink Ford Ice Center events. You will also interact professionally with the general public who attend Ford Ice Center’s events.

Major Responsibilities/Activities:

• Verify rosters of each team prior to game start (obtain necessary signatures on scoresheet as applicable).
• Meet with officials prior to start of game to ensure they are aware of any special rules.
• Operate scoreboard during game and ensure games stay on time.
• Assist in tracking goals/assists on scoresheet and/or enter into stats software.
• Notify via radio 5 and 3 minute warnings for on & off ice officials before warm-ups and all periods.
• Help rink staff move nets to stay on time after game during ice cuts.
• Deliver scoresheets, on-ice official’s paperwork, and shot sheets to both coaches, captains and rink staff post-game.

Minimum Requirements:

• Strong desire to work in sports and events.
• Knowledge of hockey and rules.
• Ability to work in a team setting.
• Experience working in game day operations and event planning as well as customer service and promotions.
• As a condition of employment, qualified applicant will be subject to a background check, including a criminal history check, driving history and character references.

Essential Physical Functions:

• Ability to lift or carry (50) lbs.
• Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays.
• Exposure to bright lights, extreme temperatures and loud noise.
• Excellent speaking and listening skills, requiring the perception of speech.
• Must be able to move or push nets.

Equipment Used:

• Including, but not limited to office equipment, barcoding scanner system, industrial equipment, hockey equipment, ice resurfacing equipment and scoreboard equipment.

Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instruction or assignments.