Part Time Youth Hockey & Fan Development Instructor

Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE) seeks a Part-Time Youth Hockey Instructor to support the New Jersey Devils Youth & Fan Development programs both on and off the ice. Instructors are expected to maintain a safe and welcoming environment for all children and to grow the game by delivering engaging practices.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of youth coaching experience and USA Hockey certifications, and applicants must provide their own equipment.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience coaching youth ice hockey programs.
• USA Hockey coaching membership and certifications required.
• Must possess strong communication skills with peers, parents, and players.

Responsibilities

• Creates and maintains a fun and engaging environment that fosters a love of hockey and the development of basic hockey skills.
• Ability to run practices using USA Hockey’s ADM, to create and implement high‑quality on‑ice or off‑ice practice plans that are age and skill‑level appropriate.
• Acts as a point of contact at partner facilities for parents, coaches, and staff to rely on for accurate information.
• Ensure the safety of all participants.
• Maintains a high level of professionalism at all times while representing the New Jersey Devils program.
• Is reliable and punctual for all assigned practices, clinics, or other assigned events.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Coaching youth hockey

Communication skills

Job description

WHO WE ARE:

Founded by Josh Harris and David Blitzer, Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE) includes in its portfolio the Philadelphia 76ers, the New Jersey Devils, Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., the Delaware Blue Coats, the Utica Comets and a variety of other sports and entertainment properties. Led by some of the best and brightest minds in the industry, HBSE positions itself as a pioneering and innovative global sports and entertainment business enterprise. We also strive to positively impact the local communities in which we operate through the powerful platform of sports. HBSE offers an energetic work environment built on collaboration, growth and a quest to excel in everything we do.

As part of its portfolio, Prudential Center in downtown Newark, N.J. annually hosts more than 200 games, concerts, family shows and special events and is a top-5 ranked sports and entertainment venue in the U.S. by Pollstar and Billboard. It is home to the New Jersey Devils, a renowned NHL franchise with three Stanley Cup championships and a proud, passionate fan base. HBSE also owns the NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers, one of the most storied franchises in American sports, having won three championships led by some of the most iconic athletes in NBA history.

OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION:

At HBSE, we are dedicated to hiring the best talent from the communities where we live, work and play - across all groups and levels; supporting and developing every employee to reach their potential; and creating an inclusive environment that allows team members to bring their true authentic selves to work.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Part‑Time Youth Hockey Instructor role will support the New Jersey Devils Youth & Fan Development programs both on and off the ice. Instructors are expected to maintain a safe and welcoming environment for all children in the New Jersey Devils Ball Hockey and Learn to Play Program, along with other camps, clinics and special events. Ideal candidates will be team players who are passionate, energetic, and enthusiastic about growing the game and developing the next generation of Devils fans.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE BELOW:

• Creates and maintains a fun and engaging environment that fosters a love of hockey and the development of basic hockey skills.
• Ability to run practices using USA Hockey’s ADM, to create and implement high‑quality on‑ice or off‑ice practice plans that are age and skill‑level appropriate.
• Acts as a point of contact at partner facilities for parents, coaches, and staff to rely on for accurate information.
• Ensure the safety of all participants.
• Maintains a high level of professionalism at all times while representing the New Jersey Devils program.
• Is reliable and punctual for all assigned practices, clinics, or other assigned events.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Must possess strong communication skills with peers, parents, and players.
• Demonstrate the necessary skills to create and implement a high‑quality practice plan that focuses on skill development and fun using USA Hockey’s American Development Model (ADM)
• Must be flexible, adaptable, and resourceful.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1 to 2 years of experience coaching youth ice hockey programs.
• USA Hockey coaching membership and certifications required.

EQUIPMENT:

• This role requires an employee to provide their own hockey equipment, including but not limited to skates, hockey stick, hockey helmet, hockey gloves, etc.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Travel Requirements: This position will travel frequently to various hockey rinks and ball hockey partners in New Jersey.
• Work Environment: This position will not have a primary work location and will travel to various ice rinks throughout New Jersey.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT:

• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be $20/hour. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.

This position will be an “at‑will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.