Part-Time - Ice Hockey Coach, Ford Ice Center - Clarksville

Sabertooth Sports & Entertainment•Clarksville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Ford Ice Center is seeking eager, hard-working USA Hockey-certified ice hockey coaches to assist the hockey coordinator with daily hockey operations. The role coordinates and executes on-ice training and skill development for youth and adult hockey players in leagues and internal camps and clinics. It also supports Nashville Predators Amateur Hockey & Fan Development community initiatives, including Try Hockey for Free and other entry-level grassroots hockey programs.

Requirements

Proficient ice skating ability.
Valid USA Hockey Coaching Education Program certification, Level 1 minimum.
Two years of ice hockey coaching experience at the Mite (8U) to Peewee (12U) level.
Five or more years of hockey knowledge and playing background at a high school, college, junior, minor, or professional level.
Experience running on-ice practices following the USA Hockey American Development Model.
Knowledge of the hockey community in Middle Tennessee.
Positive, energetic, friendly approach and effective communication with employees and customers.
Flexible availability on weekdays, nights, weekends, and holidays, and ability to work 15–20 hours per week on ice.
Satisfactory background check, including criminal history, driving history, and character references, as a condition of employment.
Valid driver’s license, suitable driving history, and ability to be insured by SS&E’s insurance carrier without conditions.
Ability to skate and instruct clients, pick up children, and remain mobile on the ice.
Ability to work in a cold environment and at or below freezing temperatures for extended periods.
Excellent speaking and listening skills, including the ability to perceive speech.
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

Assist the Hockey Coordinator in developing and executing fun, engaging practice plans for all ages using USA Hockey ADM principles.
Provide on-ice instruction for youth league practices and games and internal programs, including PREDecessor, G.O.A.L!, Try Hockey for Free, and weekly skill development classes.
Set up on-ice props and water bottles as assigned.
Assist facility staff with equipment-fitting sessions.
Help hockey families put on equipment and tie skates, and provide excellent customer service.
Support the Hockey Coordinator in recruiting and training coaches and volunteers.
Assist in evaluating players for appropriate placement in programs.
Communicate knowledge of facility programs to parents.
Serve as an ambassador for facility youth and adult programs and support participants’ transitions between programs.
Work with others within the Ford Ice Center organization to promote the facility.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Amateur Hockey & Fan Development or manager.