Hockey Manager|Full-Time|Acrisure 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 Hockey Manager position requires a leader to develop both an innovative Youth Learn to Play Recreational League and Adult Hockey League at the Berger Foundation Iceplex. This role requires a hard-working detail-oriented individual that is exceptional at communicating across departments. This role reports to the VP GM of the Iceplex and manages Part Time Hockey Coaches and the Hockey Programs.

This role will pay an annual salary of $68640 to $70000 and is bonus eligible.

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 role will remain open until September 5th 2025.

• Develop & supervises all Youth & Adult hockey leagues and Youth & Adult learn to play programs.
• Create and implement youth hockey camps and clinics.
• Liaison to private Hockey tournaments.
• Collaborate with Figure Skating Director Business Manager and General Manager for scheduling Learn to Play Youth Recreation League Adult Leagues and Skate Academy.
• Liaison between Youth travel teams and management.
• Oversee recruitment and training of hockey coaches and payroll.
• Management of part-time hockey coaches.
• Liaison between USA Hockey and management.
• Assist in building Iceplex youth and adult marketing database to support the programs of hockey and skating.
• Management and oversight of Iceplexs hockey budget.
• Promoter of Iceplex branding.
• Performing various administrative duties to include hockey programing and scheduling.
• Responsible for coordinating and recording registration for hockey programs.
• Promote a culture of professionalism and respect while supporting hockey players in their development and success.
• Provide building support as necessary as manager on duty.

Required Skills/ Experience:

• Minimum 3-5 years of hockey program management experience.
• Minimum 1-3 years experience managing leading and developing a team.
• Outstanding ability to communicate effectively and efficiently both written and oral.
• Knowledge of USA Hockey Programming.
• Strong sense of creativity and organization.
• Proficient in various platforms such as Word Excel and PowerPoint.
• Extensive background and understanding of a Learn to Play and Youth Recreation Program.
• Proficient in rink operating systems Daysmart prefered.
• Sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on the companys success.
• Team player with excellent time-management skills.
• Extremely organized and detail oriented resourceful quick learner and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Must be a clear communicator and cross-organizational collaborator.
• Full Coach Compliance (Including: USA Hockey Membership Background check SafeSport training Liability Insurance)

Working Conditions:

• Minimal Travel (<10% travel): May be required to travel. Trips may require air travel and/or overnight stay away from home for one or more nights.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule inclusive of weekends nights and holidays required
• Frequent bending lifting 15-20 pounds sitting exposure to multiple external elements extensive walking through the building including inclines and stairs.

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.