Youth Hockey Coordinator

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Job Title:
Youth Hockey Coordinator
Pay Details:
The starting hourly rate for this position is $27.00 per hour.
This position supports and assists the management, development, implementation of Youth Hockey programming in a manner supportive of The Rinks objectives as outlined in the Mission Statement. This includes administering Youth Hockey leagues, grassroots programs initiatives, initiation programs, Little Ducks, other NHL programs, coaching development programs, clinics, summer camps, leagues, Learn to Play Hockey and tournament teams.
This position requires a high level of skill development experience, an effective approach of on-ice presence for large groups and an adept understanding of USA Hockey ADM principals and ethics required as a USA Model Club Association.
Responsibilities
Program Administration

• As directed by manager, the youth coordinator is responsible to organize, and promote Youth Hockey programs. This position (subject to change as business needs change)
• Lead on rink sessions for grassroots initiative programs. Assist scheduling and coordinating hockey staff and coaches as directed by manager
• Follow comprehensive practice plans and provide a great experience for all guests.
• Assist and coordinate all Youth Hockey events as directed by manager/director, leagues, clinics, camps as needed. This includes set up and tear down for event check in and on ice sets ups as needed
• This position will oversee Youth Leagues, Hockey Initiations and Learn to Play Hockey, Little Ducks, and other grassroots hockey Initiatives. (subject to change as business needs change)
• Assist and coordinate with ADM 8U jamboree events. Includes ADM board set up, organizing rink and jersey assignment for all teams, coordinating post event parties, ensuring refs are aware of ADM rules/guidelines, overseeing event in its entirety
• On-Rink:
  • Learn to Play Hockey: assist with check in, gear fitting, organize practice plan, lead coach, instruct on ice session with support coaches. After each session, be available to answer questions and interact with players
  • Hockey Initiation programs: Responsible for preparing and implementing practice plans for each session, communicating plans to support coaches, engaging with parents after each session to answer any questions
  • Little Ducks: assist with check in, gear fitting, organize practice plan, lead coach, instruct on rink session with support coaches. After each session, be available to answer questions and interact with players
  • Rec League, draft Skates, Practices and Clinics: Assist with registration, run on rink tryout, draft players, organize practice plans be present for all hockey events and games - 1 hour prior and approximately 1 hour after
  • USA Hockey American Development Model Events: Organize and implement on ice practice plan and communicate with support staff
  • Develop and deliver training programs for coach development
  • Ensure students are engaged/having fun/learning during Rec-League Clinics/Practices
  • Be available/accessible to answer questions during other Hockey training
  • All World Hockey Institute Camp/Clinics: Assist sessions as directed by Camp Director

Personnel Management

• Assist manager as directed with the development of ongoing manpower plan for coach and instructor staffing
• Be active in ongoing coaches' development and ensure that each instructor provides instruction in a non-threatening, non-discriminatory manner
• Attend Power Play meetings and other company required training, meetings and assist with Rinks training and on-boarding program initiatives as directed

Operations/Marketing & Promotions

• Assist marketing team as requested on program development, design and layout of brochures, flyers, and advertising media
• Responsible for integrating new programing and grassroots initiatives
• Assist with Social Media tips or other virtual training initiatives (subject to change)
• Other Duties as assigned

Skills

• High school diploma/GED. College degree preferred
• Minimum of three years' experience in developing/running hockey programs.
• Excellent skating/hockey skills and instructional ability
• Must possess excellent interpersonal, leadership and organizational skills
• Certified in basic first aid skills (infant and adult) and injury reporting procedures
• Registered and insured through USA Hockey
• Strong knowledge of hockey equipment.
• Passionate about teaching; possesses dynamic characteristics of energy, assertiveness, drive, enthusiasm, and fun
• Possesses a strong understanding of The Rinks Grassroots commitment to quality guest experiences, products, and entertainment
• Exemplifies strong leadership skills and serves as role model
• Maintains a consistent professional, motivational, enthusiastic management style
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule with changing days off and hours; to include holidays, weekends as well as early morning and late evenings

Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Education - High School Diploma or Equivalent
Certifications Required - USA Hockey Certification, Safe Sport & other CAHA state requirements.
Experience Required - 3-5 Year's
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