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Join Our Team as the Ice Manager

Build the Ice. Lead the Team. Create the Experience.

Akins Ford Arena is seeking an experienced and motivated Ice Manager to lead all ice operations for one of the Southeast's newest entertainment and sports venues. This hands-on leadership role oversees the arena ice sheet, outdoor rink, ice crews, and equipment while ensuring exceptional ice quality for hockey, public skating, tournaments, special events, and seasonal programming.

This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate who enjoys leading teams, operating specialized equipment, and creating first-class experiences for athletes, guests, and event partners.

What You'll Do

• Oversee all ice operations, including installation, maintenance, resurfacing, repair, and removal of ice surfaces.
• Ensure safe, high-quality, event-ready ice for hockey games, practices, public skating, tournaments, rentals, and special events.
• Lead, train, schedule, and supervise ice technicians, Zamboni drivers, and ice crew staff.
• Manage ice-related equipment, maintenance programs, and inventory.
• Support arena conversions, event setups, and operational changeovers.
• Collaborate with Facilities and Operations teams to maintain refrigeration and ice plant systems.

What We're Looking For

• Experience working in an arena, ice rink, stadium, convention center, or similar venue.
• Knowledge of ice-making operations, rink refrigeration systems, and ice resurfacing equipment.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience operating Zamboni or Olympia ice resurfacers preferred.
• U.S. Ice Rink Association certifications (CIRM, CIT, CRA) are highly desirable.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and special events.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a state-of-the-art arena and entertainment destination.
• Play a key role in supporting hockey, public skating, concerts, and community events.
• Lead a growing team dedicated to operational excellence and guest satisfaction.
• Make a lasting impact on one of Georgia's premier sports and entertainment venues.

Cover letter and resume are required for consideration.

Ready to take the lead? Apply today and help shape the future of ice sports and entertainment at Akins Ford Arena

The candidate who is selected for this position will have to successfully pass a drug screening and a criminal background check.

The Classic Center's EOE Statement

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), and consistent with this policy, The Classic Center makes reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless such accommodations would cause the employer an undue hardship. The ADA defines a disabled person as an individual who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities.

The Classic Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local law, including, but not necessarily limited to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information. The Classic Center is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free of inappropriate or unlawful conduct. In keeping with this commitment, The Classic Center will not tolerate harassment, discrimination, or the unlawful treatment of employees or applicants. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.