Ford Ice Center Job Description
Job Title: Youth Hockey Manager
Department: Smashville Ice Rinks
Status: Exempt
Job Reports To: Sr. Director, Hockey, Smashville Ice Rinks
Major Responsibilities/Activities:
Assist in the planning, organizing, directing, and promoting of “in – house” youth hockey programs for all Smashville Ice Rinks.
Work closely with other staff in the recruitment and training of coaches and volunteers.
Assist in the evaluation of players for proper placement in various programs.
Coordinate other full/part time staffing responsibilities associated with programs.
Work with Senior Director to plan, organize and promote an in-house youth hockey league to drive season over season revenue for all ice centers.
Manage all Youth Hockey Coordinators.
Develop and maintain diversity Hockey programs (CORE)
Oversee the NHL/NHLPA Little Preds Program including scheduling, creating registrations, rink agreements, participant’s weekly email communication, and marketing.
Manage Alumni staffing for all Little Preds Sessions
Provide on-ice and off-ice support as needed for department programming such as classes, games, clinics, tournaments and special events.
Track and analyze participation and retention numbers through all G.O.A.L!, Little Preds and Little Preds: Continue To Play participants.
Oversee all aspects of our internal Tournaments
Preds Girls Classic
Smashville Women’s Collegiate Showcase
Elfin’ Awesome Ice Jam
Process registrations, collect payments by due dates, organize teams and create schedules for all ice centers.
Assist in organization and instruction of in-house hockey practices, games and camps and coordinate all aspects of the event, to include Little Preds: Continue To Play to drive transition into leagues for all ice centers.
Resolve and respond to all customer questions, concerns and complaints in a timely manner.
Evaluates programs and services and makes recommendations based on findings.
Work with coordinators to recruit, hire, train and schedule part-time coaches for in-house youth league.
Assist with program budgets and maximize participation for all ice centers.
Manage on-ice programming for internal camps and clinics for all ice centers.
Manage all aspects of orders for jerseys, sticks, equipment and other apparel for Little Preds programs and Hockey School while working with external vendors to secure advantageous terms.
Create registrations, update marketing materials and daily activities for Hockey School
Help in organizing and running of youth and adult hockey tournaments.
Assist others within the Ford Ice Center organization to promote the facilities.
Perform other duties as assigned by Senior Director, Hockey, Smashville Ice Rinks.
Minimum Requirements:
Four-year (4) degree in Sports Management, Recreation, Business Management or a related field from an accredited college or university preferred.
Three years (3) of hockey coaching experience with at least two (2) of those years at the 8U/10U level and below.
Equivalent combination of education and experience may be taken into consideration.
Knowledge of the hockey community in the Middle Tennessee area preferred.
Demonstrated ability to creatively plan, manage and evaluate quality youth focused programs.
Ability to work with children and adults in a professional manner; upbeat and friendly personality with a passion to increase participation in the sport of hockey.
Must possess excellent verbal, written, and communication skills.
Proactive planner with a sense of urgency, creativity, and attention to detail; Ability to problem–solve in a fast-paced work environment; Strong customer service approach.
Working knowledge of basic PC applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point) and MaxGalaxy.
Possess a valid driver’s license, possess a suitable driving history (without restrictions) and be insurable by FIC’s insurance carrier.
As a condition of employment, qualified applicant will be subject to a background check, including a criminal…