What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coordinator, Community Hockey position at St. Louis Blues?
Job Duties:
- Contribute to the development and execution of a strategic plan for all Girls Development Program initiatives and events with the purpose of engaging current stakeholders and growing the Blues Youth Hockey brand in different markets and demographics.
- Manage the day-to-day operations of multiple youth and community hockey programs. This includes registration, communication, planning, execution, staffing, and more.
o Girls Development Learn to Play Program
o North City Blues program
o First Game Program
o All programs and events created with the goal of growing girls hockey in St. Louis (i.e. Ice Breaker Invitational)
o North City Blues program
o First Game Program
o All programs and events created with the goal of growing girls hockey in St. Louis (i.e. Ice Breaker Invitational)
- Ensure details on youth hockey programming is clearly and concisely communicated with stakeholders, both internal and external
- Assist Sr. Manager, Youth Hockey & Fan Development Strategy with setting up and facilitating all in-game experiences
- Assist with recruitment and hiring process for all Blues Youth Hockey program coaches, ensuring all certifications and background checks are completed prior to start date.
- Work with Sr. Coordinator, Youth Hockey Development on execution of the following programs and events: Learn to Play equipment fittings, Blues Youth Hockey graduations, Blue Note Cup, and Blues Youth Hockey webpage updates
- Assist Sr. Manager, Mascot with the CELLY Assembly program
- Be available for up to 75% of Blues home games.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in sport management, business, marketing, public/community relations, or related field
- Experience: 0-1 Year
- Significant on-ice hockey experience required, either as a player or coach
- Experience working with children and youth athletes, particularly in hockey
- Familiarity with all Microsoft Office elements (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word)
- Ability to multi-task and handle a variety of projects
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Enthusiastic, passionate, and knowledgeable about the St. Louis Blues, hockey, and sports in general
- Strong time management and organizational skills
- Proactive mentality and able to multi-task
- Self-motivated and able to learn quickly
- Able to work independently and in a team environment
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.