Hockey Referee Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents. 

The Scorekeeper & Arena Attendant position reports directly to the Hockey Program Manager and, while scorekeeping, is responsible for operating the scoreboard and tracking and recording goals, shots, and penalties on a paper or online scoresheet during hockey league games. In addition, scorekeepers are expected to use a supplied tablet to play music at stoppages in play and between games. The scorekeeper will also be required to work alongside our ice resurfacing team by moving the nets for ice cuts following each game. Arena attendant shifts will be responsible for monitoring and assisting customers and ensuring safe skating manners, along with issuing skates and advising on proper fit/size. This position will interact with parents, players, guests, coaches, referees, hockey directors, and team captains and requires the ability to communicate with a focus on delivering a world-class hockey and skating experience.

This role will pay an hourly rate of $15.00-$17.00

Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching.

This position will remain open until October 23, 2026.

• Use of control board for scoreboard.
• Communicate with the on-ice officials to start, operate, and record a hockey game.
• Maintain a legible, concise, and accurate scoresheet.
• Provide accurate stats to the league statistician.
• Check players in by number and/or name on the scoresheet.
• Assist our ice resurfacing team by moving the nets for ice cuts following each game.
• Inspect and evaluate the physical condition of the area.
• Positively interacts with all departments: Referees, Players, Coworkers and guests of the facility.
• Appropriately safeguard company property, access, and assets.
• Monitor and assist skating customers.
• Serve as first point of contact in case of injury.
• Interacts with and welcomes customers, issues skates, and advises proper fit and lacing techniques.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Previous experience scorekeeping at an arena or similar sports venue is a plus.
• Willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to skate is recommended, but not required (for arena attendant shifts only).
• Displays self-motivation and ability to work unsupervised.
• Willing to serve as the office official for hockey games.
• General knowledge of hockey.
• Demonstrates sound judgment and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proven job reliability, diligence, dedication, and attention to detail.
• Ability to use a phone or tablet to play music and enter an online scoresheet.

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis ("protected class") including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.

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