Skate Guard

San Jose Arena Management, LLC; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee referral bonus

Pro Shop discount

Food & beverage discounts

Free Barracuda tickets

Free ice skating at Sharks Ice

Spot Pet Insurance

Fun environment

Job summary

Skate Guard at Oakland Ice Center is a part-time, non-exempt position within Sharks Sports and Entertainment, LLC. You will monitor public skating sessions, manage skate rentals, assist with arena upkeep, and deliver strong customer service while following safety procedures.

Responsibilities include skate maintenance, enforcing policies, and responding to guest needs during sessions and birthday parties. This role requires standing, lifting up to 50 pounds, and working in a cold environment.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of ice skating and skate maintenance.
• Must be able to wear SSE assigned uniform during all shifts.
• Proficient ice skater is preferred.
• Prior ice rink experience is preferred.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this job that are physically demanding.
• Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work in a cold environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintains rental skates, boots, blade and boot replacement/repair.
• Monitors all public session skating events both on and off the ice to ensure safety and respond to customer needs.
• Assists in the general maintenance and upkeep of the ice arena area including sweeping, cleaning, and other custodial duties.
• Provides excellent customer service at all times, and ensures that all policies are properly implemented.
• Tends the skate rental counter and issues equipment during public skating sessions and birthday parties.
• Maintains rental skates, boots, blade and boot replacement/repair.
• Knowledgeable of session times, rink information, and general information.
• Reports any issues or problems to supervisor on duty.
• Skates on the ice as needed.
• Knows emergency procedures for equipment and facility evacuation plan.
• Ensures the overall cleanliness of Oakland Ice Center.
• Performs additional duties as required.

Skills

Ice skating knowledge

Skate maintenance

Uniform compliance

Physical stamina

Job description

TITLE: Skate Guard

POSITION TYPE: Part Time - Non-Exempt

COMPANY: Sharks Sports and Entertainment, LLC

LOCATION: Oakland Ice Center

REPORTS TO: Assistant General Manager

POSTING DATED: September 2026

Pay Range: $22.57 per hour

Position Summary :

The Skate Guard is responsible for ensuring the safe operation and maintenance of the ice arena. This role involves monitoring public skating sessions, providing customer service, maintaining equipment, and performing general upkeep duties. The Skate Guard must be proactive in ensuring the safety and satisfaction of all guests at Sharks Ice.

Shift Information:

• - You must be available to work 2/3rds of each month, including evenings and weekends with some holidays.

Essential Functions :

• - Maintains rental skates, boots, blade and boot replacement/repair.
• - Monitors all public session skating events both on and off the ice to ensure safety and respond to customer needs
• - Assists in the general maintenance and upkeep of the ice arena area including: sweeping, cleaning, and other custodial duties.
• - Provides excellent customer service at all times, and ensures that all policies are properly implemented.
• - Tends the skate rental counter and issues equipment during public skating sessions and birthday parties.
• - Maintains rental skates, boots, blade and boot replacement/repair.
• - Knowledgeable of session times, rink information, and general information.
• - Reports any issues or problems to supervisor on duty
• - Skates on the ice as needed.
• - Knows emergency procedures for equipment and facility evacuation plan.
• - Ensures the overall cleanliness of Oakland Ice Center.
• - Performs additional duties as required.

Qualifications :

• - Basic knowledge of ice skating and skate maintenance.
• - Must be able to wear SSE assigned uniform during all shifts
• - Proficient ice skater is preferred.
• - Prior ice rink experience is preferred.

  - Must be able to successfully perform the essential functions of this job that are physically demanding.

• - Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time.
• - Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• - Must be able to work in a cold environment.

What We Offer :

• - $200 employee referral bonus for each friend hired
• - 30% discount in the Sharks Pro Shop
• - Food and beverage discount at SAP Center, TechCU Arena, and Stanley's
• - Free Barracuda tickets to most games
• - Free ice skating at Sharks Ice (San Jose, Fremont, and Oakland)
• - Spot Pet Insurance
• - Fun environment

Summary:

Born in 1991, Sharks Sports and Entertainment ("SSE") has grown into a multi-faceted organization that includes the SAP Center, the NHL San Jose Sharks, the AHL San Jose Barracuda, the Tech CU Arena, three Sharks Ice facilities, and the non-profit Sharks Foundation. Additionally, we are growing our organization through expansion in the Bay Area and surrounding communities in Northern California.

We work and play in the Bay Area, and are deeply influenced by the technology, innovation, diversity, and commitment to excellence that surrounds us. Our culture is transforming to reflect those values, with an eye towards a pioneering, forward-thinking, and inclusive environment in sports and entertainment.

We live, work, and innovate by a set of Pioneering Principles:

T - Team success is more important than individual success

E - Exceptional experience is non-negotiable in everything we do

A - Appreciate others for their diversity and opinions

M - More risk leads to more rewards and expands our comfort zones

T - Trust that all teammates have the best intentions

E - Empower all teammates to make informed decisions

A - Always say what you really mean and do what you say

L - Lead by showing the respect to others you expect from them

We strive to unite people through a shared love of ice sports, entertainment, and our hometown. We are #TealTogether.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

Here at Team Teal, we recognize and celebrate that individuals come with a wealth of experience and talent well beyond any list of required skills and qualifications - in fact, we believe diversity of backgrounds and skills, combined with passion, are the most important keys to meaningful innovation and excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sharks Sports and Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, marital status, medical condition as defined by state law (genetic characteristics or cancer), physical or mental disability, military service or veterans' status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.