Off-Ice Officials record statistics, manage game administration, and ensure compliance with American Hockey League rules and regulations for Iowa Wild pre-season, regular season and playoff games played at Wells Fargo Arena.

Responsibilities/Essential Functions

Managing the game's timing from one stoppage to another, resetting the clock when needed, and ensuring its proper functioning.
Monitoring the duration of breaks and both official and commercial timeouts.
Tracking and timing penalties issued by the Referees, making sure they are accurately recorded in AHL records, and ensuring players are released from the penalty box at the correct time.
Assisting Referees in determining on-ice team strength during multiple penalties.
Managing commercial timeouts according to league guidelines and communicating with broadcasters, On-Ice Officials, and fellow Off-Ice Officials about upcoming and completed commercial timeouts.
Reviewing all scoring plays on video to ensure accuracy.
Accurately interpreting game events and recording them in the League scoring system.
Making instant decisions regarding hits, shots, missed shots, blocked shots, giveaways, takeaways, goals, assists, penalties, and other important game occurrences.
Reviewing all close plays near the net and effectively communicating with the technician, On-Ice Officials, and the NHL Situation Room to accurately determine the legitimacy of goals and potential goals.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Positions Requirements

Knowledge & Experience

Knowledge of all AHL requirements as it pertains to Off-Ice Officials job duties, rules and regulations.
Knowledge of Leaguestat.
Excellent understanding of the playing rules, bylaws, and scoring pertinent to the AHL, including current understanding of AHL scoring and statistics.

Personal Attributes

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Conflict management knowledge and understanding.
Ability to articulate potential problems and offer thoughtful recommendations to leaders.
Solid judgment and proven ability to handle confidential information.
Ability to work independently and be a team player.

Work Conditions

Must be able to work up to 50% of home Iowa Wild games.
Ability to work flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays for games.
Physical requirements include sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, lifting, grasping, etc.
Our company is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to participate in the application process or perform the essential functions of the job, please contact the People Team to request an accommodation. We will engage in an interactive process to assess your needs and provide appropriate accommodations to enable you to perform the essential functions of the position unless it would cause an undue hardship.
We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and promote a work environment that respects and supports individuals without bias.

Experience

Preferred