What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hockey Coach position at Sharks Sports and Entertainment, LLC?
TITLE: Hockey Coach
POSITION TYPE: Part Time, Non-Exempt
COMPANY: Sharks Sports and Entertainment, LLC
LOCATION: Sharks Ice Oakland
REPORTS TO: Hockey Manager
POSTING DATED: June 2026
PAY RATE: The pay rate for this role is $20.43 per hour
Position Overview
Our Hockey Coaches teach the skills necessary to play the game of ice hockey and to ensure that ice hockey in the Sharks Ice Facilities is enjoyable and rewarding for all.
Shift Information:
Shifts vary per needs of business
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- 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 Sharks 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.
Minimum Qualifications
- Possess a record of high achievement as a player or a coach in Hockey
- Must be able to wear SSE assigned uniform during all shifts.
- Ability to work various shifts, weekends, possibly holidays, and late nights.
- 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.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit, stand and utilize a computer for extended periods of time
- Communicate via phone and email with a variety of individuals
- Ability to bend at the waist, reach overhead and lift up to 15 lbs with or without accommodation
- Physically navigate stairs and catwalks at SSE facilities during normal work hours and events with or without accommodation
- Ability to work occasional extended hours including nights, weekends, holidays (all with advance notice)
- May be required to travel to other company locations
- May be required to attend conference, events, and training sessions within Bay Area or in- or out-of-state locations.
What We Offer
- $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
- 4 free Barracuda tickets to each game
- Free ice skating at Sharks Ice (San Jose, Fremont, and Oakland)
- Free employee parking
- Fun environment
This position is not eligible for U.S. work authorization sponsorship.
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.
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