Hockey Program Manager - Woodman's Sports & Convention Center
About The Position
Woodman's Sports & Convention Center is a premier sport, recreation and entertainment destination focused on improving the health and economic vitality of Janesville, WI. You will be joining a championship level team focused on fun, fulfillment and service built to enrich the community as well as your career and personal growth. Woodman's Sports & Convention Center is a managed facility by Sports Facilities Management, LLC, a Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) Organization. SFC is the nation's leading resource for managing and developing sports, recreation, wellness, and events facilities. We provide a highly collaborative and supportive culture that raises our team members to new levels of career growth. Together, we will carve a path in a hyper-growing industry where you will enjoy the journey and learn from the industry's best while having some fun. SFC has been awarded national recognition as a Top Workplace and is considered a workplace of choice. Our mission-focused company is highly entrepreneurial, team-oriented with a culture centered on collaboration, accountability, excellence, and service. We are growing rapidly and looking for high performers at every level to grow with us.
Requirements
- 5+ years in the hockey industry required
- USA Hockey Certified Coach required
- Must have proven track record of developing, marketing, and selling recreational programs
- Must have experience in programming setup & execution operations
- Must have knowledge of recreational/facility management software programs
- Must have excellent interpersonal and problem-solving negotiating skills
- Must be a team player
- Must have excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Must have excellent computer skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
- Must be able to work a flexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends, holidays, and long hours)
- Must possess current CPR/AED/First Aid certification or must be willing to obtain them within 90 days of hire
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in recreation or sports management or related field is preferred
- Experience and success in customer service and programming administration preferred
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute all aspects of hockey programming; provide effective training, workflow structure, and leadership for hockey programming
- Oversee the recruitment and training of hockey coaches; actively recruit new players and teams
- Develop and effectively manage program budgets and maintain registration goals; effectively manage all aspects of the program/camp registration process; create efficient purchasing/registration experience for all programming customers
- Execute all program league and post-season play scheduling; create a fair and competitive playing experience for all participants
- Coordinate with Skate Program Manager for scheduling ice time and programs
- Build relationships and communicate effectively with guests; ensure teams and guests keep locker room neat and clean
- Assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment for guests and team members
- Continuously develop programming that targets various markets ranging from corporate, group, adult, youth, family, and special interest groups; maximizing utilization and positive impact within the community
- Effectively collaborate with the Marketing Team to support their programming/camp campaign efforts
- Serve as MOD as necessary
- Ice Resurfacer Operation and support operations team as needed
- Other duties as assigned by management
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
