AY Ice Hockey Student Manager Women (WS-ST1)

Job Title: Ice Hockey Student Manager - Women (WS-ST1)

Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt)

Name and Address of Employer: St. Olaf College 1520 St. Olaf Ave Northfield MN 55057

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Department Name: Athletics

Unit Number (5 digits): 11725

Length of Position: See Employment Authorization

Contact Person/Supervisor: Head Coach Womens Hockey

Wage Range: $11.75-12.75/hour

Description of the Position: (Purpose of the Position):

The St. Olaf Womens Ice Hockey program is seeking a highly motivated dependable and team-oriented student manager to support daily operations and contribute to a championship-level student-athlete experience. This role provides hands-on involvement in an NCAA Division III athletic environment and plays a key part in upholding our program values of Integrity Gratitude Commitment Relentlessness and Team.

Transferable Skills:

The student manager position provides hands-on experience that builds valuable résumé-ready skills applicable to a wide range of careers. Through this role students will develop:

Leadership & Initiative: Taking ownership of tasks anticipating needs and supporting a high-performing collegiate team.

Time Management & Reliability: Balancing academic responsibilities with consistent practice game and travel commitments.

Organization & Attention to Detail: Managing equipment maintaining orderly team spaces and ensuring smooth daily operations.

Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Working closely with coaches student-athletes and athletic staff in a fast-paced environment.

Teamwork & Collaboration: Contributing to a positive values-driven team culture focused on integrity gratitude commitment relentlessness and teamwork.

Problem-Solving & Adaptability: Responding to unexpected issues with composure and resourcefulness.

Technology & Video Skills: Operating cameras/iPads and managing film through platforms such as Hudl and Instat.

Event & Operations Management: Gaining insight into practice setup game-day execution travel preparation and behind-the-scenes logistics.

Work Ethic & Accountability: Building habits consistent with high-performing organizations and supporting team success daily.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Practice & Game Operations

-Assist coaches with the setup and breakdown of practice equipment (pucks cones whiteboards video equipment etc.).

-Help manage bench operations during games (water bottles equipment needs communication with staff).

-Coordinate game-day needs as directed by coaching staff: set up game jerseys warm up pucks stock fridge with game pucks

Equipment & Locker Room Support

-Maintain inventory of pucks jerseys apparel and other team gear.

-Assist with laundry duties including washing drying and organizing practice and game uniforms.

-Support equipment repairs or communication with athletic equipment staff when needed.

-Keep the locker room area tidy organized and consistent with team standards.

Video & Technology Support

-Operate iPad/camera setup for practice drills and game filming as needed.

Administrative & Team Support

-Help with travel preparation (packing lists loading/unloading the bus meal distribution).

-Uphold confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills)

-Strong attention to detail and organization.

-Reliable punctual and consistent follow-through.

-Ability to work in a fast-paced team-first environment.

-Skate sharpening (will provide training).

-Ability to lift/move equipment up to 30 lbs.

-Camera operation to film practices.

-Commitment to maintaining an inclusive and supportive team culture.

Physical and Environmental Factors:

This position requires crouching stooping twisting/pivoting climbing/balancing reaching overhead grasping/handling pushing/pulling lifting and carrying objects up to 50 lbs. and operating equipment or machinery to perform the essential functions. It also requires exposure to loud noise respiratory factors chemicals vibrations wet or humid conditions indoors extreme cold and proximity hazards to perform the essential functions. Candidates must possess the ability to safely perform the physical work required of all duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College with or without prior notice.