Primary Responsibilities

Hockey Operations

● Oversee all league hockey operations and competitive standards.

● Coordinate with the league's officiating program, including training, evaluation, and development.

● Serve as the primary liaison between the league office, teams, officials, and hockey personnel.

● Administer league rules, policies, discipline, and player eligibility.

● Develop initiatives to improve the quality and consistency of officiating and on-ice competition.

● Support expansion efforts, league meetings, and special hockey initiatives.

Business Development

● Identify, develop, and secure league-wide sponsorship opportunities.

● Build relationships with corporate partners and strategic stakeholders.

● Create innovative sponsorship assets and integrated marketing opportunities for league partners.

● Collaborate with member clubs on league-wide partnership initiatives.

● Develop new revenue streams through events, digital programming, licensing, and special projects.

● Assist in negotiating sponsorship agreements and partnership renewals.

● Represent the league at industry conferences, networking events, and business meetings.

Strategic Leadership

● Work closely with the Commissioner on long-term strategic planning.

● Lead special projects that enhance league visibility and operational excellence.

● Analyze industry trends and recommend initiatives to strengthen the league's competitive and commercial position.

● Foster collaboration between hockey operations, member clubs, and league partners.

Qualifications

● Five or more years of leadership experience in professional sports, hockey operations, business development, or related fields.

● Strong knowledge of professional hockey operations, rules, and officiating.

● Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.

● Ability to manage multiple projects while working in a fast-paced environment.

● Willingness to travel extensively throughout the season.

Preferred Experience

● Professional hockey league or team experience.

● Officiating administration or hockey operations leadership.

● Corporate partnership or sponsorship sales experience.

● Event management and strategic planning.

● Familiarity with league governance and compliance.

Core Competencies

● Executive Leadership

● Hockey Operations

● Business Development

● Strategic Partnerships

● Revenue Generation

● Relationship Management

● Problem Solving

● Communication

● Innovation

● Team Collaboration

What Success Looks Like

● Elevates the quality and consistency of league hockey operations.

● Strengthens officiating recruitment, training, and performance.

● Secures new league-wide sponsorships and strategic partnerships.

● Creates innovative revenue opportunities benefiting both the league and its member clubs.

● Builds strong relationships with teams, officials, corporate partners, and community stakeholders.

● Contributes to the long-term growth, stability, and visibility of the league.

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.

Southern Professional Hockey League