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TITLE: Hockey Coach

POSITION TYPE: Part Time - Non-Exempt

COMPANY: Sharks Sports and Entertainment, LLC

LOCATION: Oakland Ice Center

REPORTS TO: Hockey Manager

Pay Range: $20.43 per hour

Position Summary:

To teach the skills necessary to play the game of ice hockey and to ensure that ice hockey in the Oakland Ice Center Ice Facilities is enjoyable and rewarding for all.

Essential Functions:

• Help prepare and implement practice plans for the House Recreation Hockey Leagues.

• Be familiar with USA Hockey guidelines for age specific skill progressions.

• Be prompt and on time for assignment.

• Assist volunteer coaches with practice set up including getting out teaching aids.

• Meet and exceed customer expectation. Practices should be fun friendly and organized.

• Keep skaters active and engaged by varying drills and on ice games.

• Ensure all students receive equal amount of instruction.

• Supervise all players and volunteers during practice times.

• Develop social skills.
• Keep open communication with parents and players with regards to progress

• Promote Oakland Ice Center Ice camps and clinics to keep players and parents informed of additional on ice sessions.

• Assist players with their equipment where needed.

• Encourage new enrollment and promote re-enrollment.

• Keep up to date with the latest hockey rules and trends.

• Promote Pro Shop.

• Follow all rink rules, policies and procedures.

• Know emergency procedures for equipment and evacuation of building.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Required Qualifications:

• Possess a record of high achievement as a player or a coach in Hockey.
• Able to work well with youth, adults and has a positive relationship with customers.
• Good working knowledge of Ice Hockey, other local youth programs and organizations.
• Requires long periods of ice skating and standing on skates giving instruction.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation
• 401k (pre-tax and Roth options)
• Complimentary or discounted sports and event tickets
• $200 employee referral bonus for each friend hired
• 30% discount in the Sharks Pro Shop
• Food and beverage discount at SAP Center, TechCU Arena, and Stanley's when working
• Spot Pet Insurance
• Free Barracuda tickets
• Free ice skating at Sharks Ice (San Jose, Fremont, and Oakland)
• Free employee parking
• Fun environment

Summary:

Born in 1991, Sharks Sports and Entertainment ("SSE") has grown into a multi-faceted organization that includes the SAP Center, the NHL San Jose Sharks, the AHL San Jose Barracuda, the Tech CU Arena, three Sharks Ice facilities, and the non-profit Sharks Foundation. Additionally, we are growing our organization through expansion in the Bay Area and surrounding communities in Northern California.

We work and play in the Bay Area, and are deeply influenced by the technology, innovation, diversity, and commitment to excellence that surrounds us. Our culture is transforming to reflect those values, with an eye towards a pioneering, forward-thinking, and inclusive environment in sports and entertainment.

We live, work, and innovate by a set of Pioneering Principles:

T - Team success is more important than individual success

E - Exceptional experience is non-negotiable in everything we do

A - Appreciate others for their diversity and opinions

M - More risk leads to more rewards and expands our comfort zones

T - Trust that all teammates have the best intentions

E - Empower all teammates to make informed decisions

A - Always say what you really mean and do what you say

L - Lead by showing the respect to others you expect from them

We strive to unite people through a shared love of ice sports, entertainment, and our hometown. We are #TealTogether.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

Here at Team Teal, we recognize and celebrate that individuals come with a wealth of experience and talent well beyond any list of required skills and qualifications - in fact, we believe diversity of backgrounds and skills, combined with passion, are the most important keys to meaningful innovation and excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sharks Sports and Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, marital status, medical condition as defined by state law (genetic characteristics or cancer), physical or mental disability, military service or veterans' status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.

Notice to Recruiters and Agencies

SSE recruits candidates directly, rather than through third-party recruiters or agencies. Under no circumstances will SSE pay a fee for candidates submitted or presented without a signed recruiting agreement in place between SSE and the recruiter or agency prior to the submittal; any submittal must be for requisition specifically and individually assigned in writing by SSE's HR department. In the case of candidate(s) submitted or presented to SSE by a recruiter or agency without a signed agreement AND written assignment by SSE Human Resources, SSE explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) with no financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.