Adult Hockey Coordinator

Anaheim Ducks Hockey Club•Poway, CA

10d

About The Position

The Adult Hockey Coordinator supports and assists with the management, development, and implementation of adult hockey programming in alignment with The Rinks’ objectives and Mission Statement. The role promotes and administers adult hockey leagues and programs, initiation development programs, clinics, and Learn to Play Hockey programs, both on and off the ice. It requires strong league management and organizational skills, an effective on-ice presence with large groups, and a solid understanding of USA Hockey development, rules, and league formats. The coordinator oversees program administration and registration, game schedules, league parity and safe play, player check-in, captain’s meetings, and coordination with referees. The role also leads hockey clinics and is responsible for class scheduling, curriculum, and instructional coverage. On-ice duties include supporting Learn to Play Hockey, rookie clinics and leagues, and adult clinics through planning, instruction, coach coordination, and participant engagement. The position assists with coach and instructor staffing and development, attends company training and department meetings, and supports training and onboarding initiatives. It also coordinates league and program development with marketing representatives and corporate groups, contributes to promotional materials and social media initiatives, and integrates promotions into hockey programming. The schedule may include changing days off and hours, holidays, weekends, early mornings, and late evenings.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or equivalent.
Minimum of three years of experience developing or running hockey programs; the posting also lists 3–5 years of experience required.
Excellent skating and hockey skills and instructional ability.
Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and organizational skills.
Basic first aid certification for infants and adults, and knowledge of injury reporting procedures.
Registration and insurance through USA Hockey.
USA Hockey Certification and other CAHA state requirements.
Strong knowledge of hockey equipment.
Passion for teaching.
Ability to work a flexible schedule with changing days off and hours, including holidays, weekends, early mornings, and late evenings.
Strong understanding of The Rinks’ grassroots commitment to quality guest experiences, products, and entertainment.
Strong leadership skills and ability to serve as a role model.
Ability to maintain a consistently professional, motivational, and enthusiastic management style.
Dynamic energy, assertiveness, drive, enthusiasm, and fun.

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Organize and promote adult hockey programs.
Oversee Adult Hockey Initiations and Learn to Play Hockey programs, subject to changing business needs.
Manage program registration and administer game schedules, ensuring they align with the facility master ice schedule.
Promote league parity and safe play.
Attend games, player check-in, and other meetings as needed.
Hold captain’s meetings as needed for each division or season.
Coordinate league issues and scheduling with the head of referees.
Lead hockey clinics and take primary responsibility for class scheduling, curriculum, and instructional coverage.
For Learn to Play Hockey, assist with check-in and gear fitting, organize practice plans, lead coaching, and instruct on-ice with support coaches.
Answer questions and interact with players after Learn to Play Hockey sessions.
Prepare and implement practice plans for rookie clinics, communicate plans to support coaches, and engage with participants before and after sessions.
For rookie league, assist with registration and jersey distribution, conduct on-ice tryouts, draft players, organize clinics, and assist players with league development and next steps.
Organize and implement on-ice practice plans for adult clinics and communicate plans to support staff.
Help ensure participants are engaged, having fun, and learning during clinics and practices; answer questions as needed.
Assist the manager with ongoing workforce plans for coach and instructor staffing.
Participate in coach development and ensure instructors teach in a non-threatening, non-discriminatory manner.
Attend Power Play meetings, required company training, and department meetings, and assist with training and onboarding initiatives as directed.
Coordinate league development with the Marketing Representative and corporate synergy groups.
Work with the marketing team on the development, design, and layout of brochures, flyers, and advertising media for Adult LTPH.
Work with the Marketing department on league and program development.
Integrate new promotions into ongoing hockey programming and leagues.
Assist with social media tips or other virtual training initiatives, subject to changing social media trends.