Hockey Manager - Ford Ice Center Clarksville

The Nashville Predators Hockey Club•Clarksville, TN

29d

About The Position

SS&E is looking for an associate who is passionate about growing hockey in Middle Tennessee at the newest Ford Ice Center! This position will be responsible for all day-to-day operations of the Hockey department to grow, diversify, and progress the next generation of hockey fans. Duties will include coordinating and administering various youth and adult focused hockey development programs both on and off the ice including on-ice camps/clinics, NPAHA youth and adult leagues, in-arena appreciations, and creating new revenue streams to sustain programming.

Requirements

Four-year (4) degree in Sports Management, Recreation, Business Management or a related field from an accredited college or university.
Five years (5) of hockey playing experience.
USA Hockey CEP Level 1 or higher required.
Knowledge of the hockey community in the Middle Tennessee area.
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office and Scheduling.
The selected candidate must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
As a condition of employment, qualified applicants will be subject to a background check, including a criminal history check, driving history and character references.
Possess a valid driver’s license, possess a suitable driving history and be insurable by SS&E’s insurance carrier (without conditions).

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of our rink programming system, DaySmart, preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinates Youth & Adult Hockey programming for Ford Ice Center Clarksville including but not limited to developing, planning, organizing, and promoting Youth & Adult Hockey Learn to Play Programs, Leagues, Clinics and Tournaments.
Maintains active communication of all issues and opportunities with Director of Rink Programming
Creates game schedules for all youth & adult leagues and prepares information/weekly communication that is distributed to parents, players, captains, sponsors, staff and officials regarding program policies and operations.
Execute on-ice programming with strong leadership and high-level coaching qualities.
Assist in the evaluation of players for proper placement in divisions within leagues and programs.
Helps to hire, guide, and develop special event staff, scoreboard operators and officials, and coaches.
Develop programming for internal CEP/Officials seminars, youth & adult camps and clinics.
Assist in the organization of clinics and camps with outside organizations.
Maintain a strong relationship within the Adult Hockey community to help drive traffic to Open Hockey and Drop-in Hockey.
Evaluates programs and services and makes recommendations based on findings.
Assist others within the Ford Ice Center organization to promote the facility.
Other related duties as assigned.