Adult Hockey Coordinator

Anaheim Ducks Hockey Club•Poway, CA

10d

About The Position

The Adult Hockey Coordinator supports and assists the management, development, and implementation of adult hockey programming in line with The Rinks’ objectives. The position promotes and administers adult hockey leagues and programs, initiation development programs, clinics, leagues, and Learn to Play Hockey programs, working both on and off the ice. It requires strong league-management and organizational skills, a practical approach to instructing large groups on the ice, and a solid understanding of USA Hockey development, rules, and league formats. The coordinator manages program administration and game schedules, supports league safety and parity, leads clinics and instructional sessions, and works with coaches, referees, marketing staff, and management. The role also contributes to coach development, staffing plans, promotions, and training initiatives. The schedule is flexible and may include changing days off, holidays, weekends, early mornings, and late evenings.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or equivalent.
Three to five years of experience developing or running hockey programs.
USA Hockey certification and other CAHA state requirements.
Registered and insured through USA Hockey.
Certified in basic first aid skills for infants and adults and in injury reporting procedures.
Excellent skating and hockey skills and instructional ability.
Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and organizational skills.
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.
Ability to demonstrate energy, assertiveness, drive, enthusiasm, and a fun approach.
Strong understanding of The Rinks’ grassroots commitment to quality guest experiences, products, and entertainment.
Ability to exemplify strong leadership and serve as a role model.
Ability to maintain a consistently professional, motivational, and enthusiastic management style.

Nice To Haves

College degree.

Responsibilities

Organize and promote adult hockey programs.
Oversee Adult Hockey Initiations and Learn to Play Hockey programs, subject to changing business needs.
Oversee program registration and administer game schedules, ensuring schedules align with the facility master ice schedule.
Promote league parity and safe play.
Attend games, support player check-in, and attend other meetings as needed.
Hold captain’s meetings for divisions or seasons as needed.
Coordinate with the head of referees regarding league issues and scheduling.
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 coaches, and instruct on-ice sessions with support coaches.
Answer questions and interact with players after Learn to Play Hockey sessions.
For Rookie Clinics, prepare and implement session practice plans, 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 support players’ league development and next steps.
For Adult Clinics, organize and implement on-ice practice plans and communicate them to support staff.
Keep participants engaged, having fun, and learning during clinics and practices; remain available to answer questions.
Assist management with ongoing workforce plans for coach and instructor staffing.
Support coach development and ensure instructors provide instruction in a non-threatening, non-discriminatory manner.
Attend Power Play meetings, company-required training, and department meetings; 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 and other virtual training initiatives, subject to changing social media trends.