What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housing Coordinator position at Chicago Steel?
Job Title: Housing Coordinator
Department: Hockey Operations
Location: Chicago / Blackhawks Ice Center (In-Office/Hybrid in Chicago as needed)
Status: Independent Contractor
Compensation: This is a Contract/1099 role. The selected candidate will work as an independent contractor and will receive a flat monthly rate of $500.
The Chicago Steel is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, religion or religious creed, color, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, local law, ordinance, or regulation and will not be discriminated against on these bases.
Role Summary:
The successful candidate will lead the Steels efforts to recruit and vet billet families for its players with a 30-minute radius of Blackhawks Ice Center. This individual should be familiar with the sport of hockey and the billeting tradition, possess excellent interpersonal skills to serve as the liaison between the club, host families and players, and be extremely organized.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Actively recruit billet families to ensure a safe environment for all players. This includes building relationships with local youth hockey associations, presentations to prospective housing families, phone screenings, in-home visits and other communication.
- Execute pre-season and post-season surveys for players and billets in order to create the best possible matches between player and host family, considering family/player lifestyles, pets, transportation and other factors.
- Assist in the creation and review of the teams housing handbook for players and billets.
- Ensure compliance among billet families of USA Hockey and USHL policies including background checks, US Center for SafeSport and other items.
- Coordinate temporary billet housing for affiliate players and recruits.
- Communicate regularly with the teams General Manager and coaching staff, addressing any housing issues or conflicts immediately.
- Assist in the organization and execution of events for parents and billets such as the teams annual Moms Trip and Parents Weekend.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Flexible schedule for evening and weekend in-home visits or presentations
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Creative thinker and problem-solver
- Prior housing experience (billeting, foreign exchange student, etc.) is a plus
What Its Like Working Here:
At the Chicago Steel, our commitment to development isnt just on the ice. While our shared goal is to advance the next generation of hockey players, we are fiercely dedicated to ensuring all of our employees are equipped with the tools to not only be successful, but thrive in their career. With a fun, collaborative culture and plenty of room for impact, the Chicago Steel is the perfect place for any sports business professional eager to find a people-driven home and great opportunity for growth and advancement.
The Team:
The Chicago Steel, members of the United States Hockey League (USHL) are one of the most decorated junior hockey teams in the world in recent years.
In September 2026, the Steel will begin their inaugural season at the brand new USG Arena inside the newly expanded Blackhawks Ice Center.
Since 2015, the Steel have won two Clark Cup Championships (2017 and 2021), two Anderson Cup Championships (regular season titles), and three conference championships. Since the inaugural 2000-2001 season, nearly 400 Chicago Steel players have played Division I hockey, and 63 Steel alumni have been selected in the NHL draft, including seven first-round selections. Off the ice, the Steel boasts a vibrant, aspirational staff dedicated to continued attendance growth built on providing an outstanding fan experience.