Adult Hockey Coordinator

OC Sports & Entertainment•Poway, CA

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. 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, the ability to work with large groups on the ice, and practical knowledge of USA Hockey development, rules, and league formats. The coordinator oversees program registration and game scheduling, helps ensure league parity and safe play, attends games and meetings, and coordinates with referees and marketing staff. The position leads clinics and supports Learn to Play Hockey and rookie programs through practice planning, instruction, participant engagement, and coordination with support coaches. It also assists with coach development, staffing plans, training and onboarding initiatives, program promotion, and integration of promotions into hockey programming. The schedule is flexible and may include changing days off and hours, holidays, weekends, early mornings, and late evenings.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; the description also lists a high school diploma or equivalent as the education requirement.
At least three years of experience developing or running hockey programs; a separate experience entry states 3–5 years.
Excellent skating and hockey skills, with instructional ability.
Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and organizational skills.
Certification in basic first aid skills for infants and adults, and knowledge of injury reporting procedures.
USA Hockey registration and insurance.
Strong knowledge of hockey equipment.
Passion for teaching.
Energy, assertiveness, drive, enthusiasm, and a fun approach.
Strong understanding of The Rinks’ grassroots commitment to quality guest experiences, products, and entertainment.
Strong leadership skills and the ability to serve as a role model.
A consistently professional, motivational, and enthusiastic management style.
Ability to work a flexible schedule with changing days off and hours, including holidays, weekends, early mornings, and late evenings.
Required certifications: USA Hockey Certification and other CAHA state requirements.

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.
Oversee and manage program registration and game schedule administration, ensuring schedules align with the facility master ice schedule.
Help ensure league parity and safe play.
Attend games, conduct player check-in, and attend other meetings as needed.
Hold captain’s meetings as needed for each division or season.
Coordinate with the head of referees on league issues and scheduling.
Lead hockey clinics and take primary responsibility for class scheduling, curriculum, and instructional coverage.
For on-rink Learn to Play Hockey sessions, assist with check-in and gear fitting, organize practice plans, lead coaches, instruct on-ice sessions, and work with support coaches.
Be available after Learn to Play Hockey sessions to answer questions and interact with players.
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, run 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; assist with training and onboarding initiatives as directed.
Coordinate league development with the Marketing Representative and corporate synergy groups.
Work with marketing on development, design, and layout of brochures, flyers, and advertising media for Adult Learn to Play Hockey.
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 trends.