TITLE: Youth Hockey Coordinator
POSITION TYPE: Full Time, Non-Exempt
COMPANY: Sharks Sports and Entertainment, LLC
LOCATION: Sharks Ice at San Jose
REPORTS TO: Youth Hockey Manager
POSTING DATED: April 26, 2024
PAY RANGE: The pay range for this role is $23.86 per hour.
Actual base pay will be determined based on permissible factors such as transferable skills, work experience, market demands and primary work location. The base pay range provided is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
Position Overview:
The Youth Hockey Coordinator is responsible for helping develop and maintain our Youth Hockey programs to grow the game of hockey in Northern California. They provide administrative and operational support to the Youth Hockey Manager and Hockey Department in furtherance of the organization’s goals of providing exemplary training and development opportunities for participants, while meeting the financial objectives of Sharks Ice.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Helps to create, promote and manage the youth hockey programs at Sharks Ice at San Jose under the direction of the Youth Hockey Manager.
- Execution of the following programs:
- Little Sharks Learn to Play Program.
- Sharks Play On (Bridge Series) continuation program – Next step in youth hockey journey.
- Assist with the transition of new participants from Little Sharks, “Give Hockey-A-Try” clinics or Learn to Skate/Play programs to organized hockey teams/leagues.
- Assists the Youth Hockey Manager with administering youth hockey leagues, events, tournaments, jamborees throughout the calendar year.
- Assists with the development of promotional programs and materials to market the Sharks Ice at San Jose facility, its programs and events, working closely with the San Jose Sharks Marketing function to leverage in-arena, radio, TV, cable, Internet and collateral materials employed by the organization.
- In conjunction with the Youth Hockey Manager, assists with the on-ice development, off-ice communication Serve as a liaison between the Northern California Youth Hockey Association (NORCAL) and the Sharks organization.
- Facilitate grassroots goaltending development initiatives to foster skill acquisition and passion for the position among youth hockey players.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree from a four-year accredited college or university.
- Minimum 2-3 years’ work experience in sports; community relations and youth marketing preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate and juggle numerous priorities and projects and to meet deadlines without sacrificing effectiveness.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- It is imperative that you have the ability to work independently without supervision, be self-directed and demonstrate initiative.
- Clean DMV record and ability to pass a standard background examination.
- Establish and maintain rapport within and outside of the organization.
- Excellent interpersonal skills: ability to maintain cooperative relationships with other departments and employees.
- Must have an upbeat outgoing attitude and outlook on work.
- Previous experience working with or a desire to work with children a plus .
- High degree of creativity and/or originality as it pertains to taking a program from strategy to execution.
- Knowledge of the game of hockey as well as our athletes and team.
· Ability to skate and stand on skates while giving instructions for long periods of time.
- Excellent computer skills; knowledge of Adobe design programs.
- This job will likely require you to work shifts outside of SSE’s typical business hours. With advance notice, you may be scheduled to work evenings, weekends, and events as business needs may require.
Physical Requirements
Ability to sit, stand and utilize a computer for extended periods of time
Communicate via phone and email with a variety of individuals
Ability to bend at the waist, reach overhead and lift up to 15 lbs with or without accommodation
Physically navigate stairs and catwalks at SSE facilities during normal work hours and events with or without accommodation
Ability to work occasional extended hours including nights, weekends, holidays (all with advance notice)
May be required to travel to other company locations
May be required to attend conference, events, and training sessions within Bay Area or in- or out-of-state locations.
Physical Requirements
· Ability to sit, stand, and utilize a computer for extended periods of time
· Communicate via phone, email and other platforms with a variety of individuals
· Ability to bend at the waist, reach overhead and lift up to 15 lbs with or without accommodation
· Physically navigate stairs and catwalks at SSE facilities during normal work hours and events with or without accommodation
· Ability to work occasional extended hours including nights, weekends, holidays (all with advance notice)
What We Offer
Competitive compensation (base salary and variable incentive plan)
Medical/Dental/Vision/Flexible Spending Accounts (all LGBTQ+ friendly)
Pretax Transportation Benefit
401K (pre-tax and Roth options)
Generous Paid Time Off Policy
Minimum of 10 Paid Holidays and Wellness Days per year
Complimentary or discounted sports and concert tickets
Other League & partner discounts
Central office location in downtown San Jose at the heart of Silicon Valley; convenient access to Caltrain, VTA, major freeways and free parking
An inclusive culture which values diversity of background and a passion to improve our SSE’s commitment to change with impact on our community and industry
Potential for flexible scheduling and telework opportunities
Free access to on-site Volta EV charging stations on non-event days
This position is not eligible for U.S. work authorization sponsorship.
About SSE
Born in 1991, Sharks Sports and Entertainment (“SSE”) has grown into a multi-faceted organization that includes the SAP Center, the NHL San Jose Sharks, the AHL San Jose Barracuda, the Tech CU Arena, three Sharks Ice facilities, and the non-profit Sharks Foundation. Additionally, we are growing our organization through expansion in the Bay Area and surrounding communities in Northern California.
We work and play in the Bay Area, and are deeply influenced by the technology, innovation, diversity, and commitment to excellence that surrounds us. Our culture is transforming to reflect those values, with an eye towards a pioneering, forward-thinking, and inclusive environment in sports and entertainment.
We live, work, and innovate by a set of Pioneering Principles:
T – Team success is more important than individual success
E – Exceptional experience is non-negotiable in everything we do
A – Appreciate others for their diversity and opinions
M – More risk leads to more rewards and expands our comfort zones
T – Trust that all teammates have the best intentions
E – Empower all teammates to make informed decisions
A – Always say what you really mean and do what you say
L – Lead by showing the respect to others you expect from them
We strive to unite people through a shared love of ice sports, entertainment, and our hometown. We are #TealTogether.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
Here at Team Teal, we recognize and celebrate that individuals come with a wealth of experience and talent well beyond any list of required skills and qualifications – in fact, we believe diversity of backgrounds and skills, combined with passion, are the most important keys to meaningful innovation and excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Sharks Sports and Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, marital status, medical condition as defined by state law (genetic characteristics or cancer), physical or mental disability, military service or veterans’ status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.
Notice to Recruiters and Agencies
SSE recruits candidates directly, rather than through third party recruiters or agencies. Under no circumstances will SSE pay a fee for candidates submitted or presented without a signed agreement in place between SSE and the recruiter or agency prior to the submittal; any submittal must be for a requisition specifically and individually assigned in writing by SSE HR. In the case of candidate(s) submitted or presented to SSE by a third party without a signed agreement and written assignment by SSE HR, SSE explicitly reserves the right to pursue/hire those candidate(s) with no financial obligation
