Off-Ice Official

Estero, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Off-Ice Official
Organization: Florida Everblades Hockey Club (ECHL)
Location: Hertz Arena Estero Florida
Employment Type: Game Days
Application Deadline: Open until filled

Job Overview:
The Florida Everblades a professional hockey team in the ECHL affiliated with the St. Louis Blues (NHL) and Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL) are seeking dedicated and detail-oriented individuals to serve as Off-Ice Officials during home games at Hertz Arena. Off-ice officials play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of game-day activities supporting on-ice officials and maintaining the integrity of the game.

Key Responsibilities:
Off-ice officials may be assigned to one or more of the following roles during games depending on skills experience and team needs:

Scorekeeper: Record goals assists penalties and other game statistics accurately on the official game sheet or digital scoring system. Ensure timely updates to the scoreboard and coordinate with on-ice officials to verify information.
Timekeeper: Operate the game clock and penalty clocks starting and stopping time following referee signals and ECHL rules. Announce time remaining as needed and assist with overtime and shootout procedures.
Penalty Box Attendant: Manage the penalty boxes for both teams ensuring players enter and exit at the correct times as directed by the officials. Maintain order and communicate with players and staff as necessary.
Goal Judge: Positioned behind the net determine whether a puck has crossed the goal line and signal goals to the referee. Work in coordination with video review officials when applicable.
Game Statistician: Track and log detailed game statistics (e.g. shots on goal faceoffs ice time) for official records and media use.
General Support: Assist with pre-game and post-game paperwork distribute game sheets to appropriate personnel (e.g. coaches league officials) and perform other duties as assigned by the game supervisor or hockey operations staff.

Qualifications:

Strong understanding of hockey rules and gameplay preferably with prior experience in hockey operations officiating or a related field.
Excellent attention to detail and ability to remain focused in a fast-paced high-pressure environment.
Reliable punctual and able to commit to the Florida Everblades home game schedule (typically 36 regular-season games plus potential playoff games).
Effective communication skills to interact with officials team staff and players.
Basic computer skills for digital scoring systems or stat-tracking software (training provided as needed).
Ability to work as part of a team and adapt to various roles as assigned.
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Prior experience as an off-ice official timekeeper or scorekeeper in any level of hockey (amateur junior or professional) is a plus but not required.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to sit or stand for extended periods during games (approximately 3-4 hours).
Clear vision and hearing to observe game action and communicate effectively.
Comfortable working in a cold arena environment.

Schedule:

Off-ice officials are expected to arrive at Hertz Arena at least one hour before puck drop (typically 6:00 PM EST for 7:30 PM games) and remain until post-game duties are complete.
Availability for Wednesday Friday and Saturday night games is essential as these are peak attendance nights for the Everblades.
Playoff availability in April - June is strongly preferred.

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.

Job Title: Off-Ice OfficialOrganization: Florida Everblades Hockey Club (ECHL)Location: Hertz Arena Estero FloridaEmployment Type: Game DaysApplication Deadline: Open until filled Job Overview:The Florida Everblades a professional hockey team in the ECHL affiliated with the St. Louis Blues (NHL) and...

Key Responsibilities:
Off-ice officials may be assigned to one or more of the following roles during games depending on skills experience and team needs:

Scorekeeper: Record goals assists penalties and other game statistics accurately on the official game sheet or digital scoring system. Ensure timely updates to the scoreboard and coordinate with on-ice officials to verify information.
Timekeeper: Operate the game clock and penalty clocks starting and stopping time following referee signals and ECHL rules. Announce time remaining as needed and assist with overtime and shootout procedures.
Penalty Box Attendant: Manage the penalty boxes for both teams ensuring players enter and exit at the correct times as directed by the officials. Maintain order and communicate with players and staff as necessary.
Goal Judge: Positioned behind the net determine whether a puck has crossed the goal line and signal goals to the referee. Work in coordination with video review officials when applicable.
Game Statistician: Track and log detailed game statistics (e.g. shots on goal faceoffs ice time) for official records and media use.
General Support: Assist with pre-game and post-game paperwork distribute game sheets to appropriate personnel (e.g. coaches league officials) and perform other duties as assigned by the game supervisor or hockey operations staff.

Qualifications:

Strong understanding of hockey rules and gameplay preferably with prior experience in hockey operations officiating or a related field.
Excellent attention to detail and ability to remain focused in a fast-paced high-pressure environment.
Reliable punctual and able to commit to the Florida Everblades home game schedule (typically 36 regular-season games plus potential playoff games).
Effective communication skills to interact with officials team staff and players.
Basic computer skills for digital scoring systems or stat-tracking software (training provided as needed).
Ability to work as part of a team and adapt to various roles as assigned.
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Prior experience as an off-ice official timekeeper or scorekeeper in any level of hockey (amateur junior or professional) is a plus but not required.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to sit or stand for extended periods during games (approximately 3-4 hours).
Clear vision and hearing to observe game action and communicate effectively.
Comfortable working in a cold arena environment.

Schedule:

Off-ice officials are expected to arrive at Hertz Arena at least one hour before puck drop (typically 6:00 PM EST for 7:30 PM games) and remain until post-game duties are complete.
Availability for Wednesday Friday and Saturday night games is essential as these are peak attendance nights for the Everblades.
Playoff availability in April - June is strongly preferred.