Ice Crew

Calgary Stampeder Football Club•Calgary, AB

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ice Crew are key team members, responsible for maintaining the ice surface during games, which includes clearing debris during media time-outs and assisting with on-ice promotions. Team members must be experienced skaters who are knowledgeable about hockey, interested in ice maintenance, and comfortable in front of large crowds in a professional NHL environment. Join us to be part of the last year at the Saddledome and be part of transition to Scotia Place!

Requirements

Experienced skaters
Knowledgeable about hockey
Interested in ice maintenance
Comfortable in front of large crowds in a professional NHL environment
Strong communication skills and outgoing, positive personality; comfortable in front of large crowds
Flexibility with your schedule and available to work a minimum of 8 shifts per month in-season
Ability to lift 30 lbs. & work with tools, while on skates (shovels, scrapers, wheeled buckets)
Ability to stand for extended periods of time
Ability to adapt and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Maintain attentiveness to the game and what is happening both on and off the ice
Strong team player with an ‘above-and-beyond’ work ethic and mentality
MUST HAVE strong ice-skating experience
Ability to attend ON-ICE AUDITION and ORIENTATION to demonstrate skating skills and learn ice maintenance duties

Nice To Haves

Prior hockey or ringette playing experience preferred

Responsibilities

Completion of gameday checklist
Drill holes and set nets on ice prior to game and during intermissions
Set up rugs and runners for anthem singers and special promotions on and off the ice
Assist other staff with making repairs and adjustments to boards and glass
Clear snow from ice during media timeouts of NHL, AHL and WHL hockey games
Promptly communicate any problems, issues, or feedback to management
Maintain and clean event level areas as well as players’ and officials’ areas
Assist entertainment staff with game day activity set-up, staging and clean up procedures
Assist with non-ice events including concerts and other sporting events, to include but not limited to field of play/floor maintenance, emptying garbage’s, providing maintenance support, assisting with chair and barricade setup/teardown, responding to radio calls for in-event cleanup, and setting up specialized equipment such as lacrosse nets and game presentation props
Actively participate in safety programs and follow policies
Assist with safety checks
All other duties as assigned