Assistant Director, Junior Royals | Full-Time | Santander Arena

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development management and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential highest attended arenas convention centers music festivals performing arts centers and cultural institutions on the planet.

The Assistant Director of the Junior Royals is responsible for supporting the development management and implementation of all Junior Royals youth hockey programs. This role requires strong leadership communication and organizational skills to help drive program success and growth while ensuring a safe inclusive and skill-building environment for players coaches and families..

This role will pay an annual salary of $50000-$60000.

Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health Dental and Vision insurance 401(k) savings plan 401(k) matching and paid time off (vacation days sick days and 11 holidays).

This position will remain open until August 22 2025.

Santander Arena located in downtown Reading Pennsylvania is a versatile venue that serves as the home arena for the Reading Royals the ECHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers. The Santander Arena has hosted an array of live events including concerts Disney on Ice and other family friendly events attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors annually.

• Develop and implement the long-term vision and strategic goals of the Reading Junior Royals program.

• Create and manage annual budgets for program revenue and expenses.

• Lead recruitment efforts and participate in the selection process for volunteer coaches across all Junior Royals teams.

• Organize and oversee tryouts and team selection processes.

• Contribute to the ongoing development and training of coaches within the entire Youth Hockey Program.

• Support comprehensive player development across all youth program levels.

• Promote age-appropriate skill development at all stages of player progression.

• Assist in scheduling and managing ice time allocations for all Junior Royals teams.

• Participate in the appointment of coaches for all Junior Royals teams.

• Ensure accurate and fair team placements for all registered players.

• Serve as Tournament Director for all Delaware Valley Hockey League (DVHL) tournaments.

• Operate with limited supervision demonstrating sound judgment and independence in decision-making.

• Help create implement and manage policies and procedures emphasizing safety and risk management.

• Oversee equipment use and ensure it meets safety and quality standards.

• Lead marketing efforts for the Junior Royals program including but not limited to DVHL events skills clinics private lessons and program promotions.

• Collaborate with Reading Royals coaches and players to plan and deliver successful year-round clinics and training sessions.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Bachelors degree and at least 5 years of experience in ice-related youth sports or 6 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.

• Proven leadership or management experience.

• Experience working within a professional or competitive sports team environment.

• Valid USA Hockey coaching certification.

• Passionate about youth sports and player development.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with an ability to work effectively in a team setting.

• Highly organized detail-oriented and dependable in follow-through.

At OVG we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation strengthens ourpeople improves ourservice and raises ourexcellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (protected class) including but not limited to veteran status uniform service member status race color religion sex national origin age physical or mental disability genetic information or any other protected class under federal state or local law.