What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ice Crew position at Vinik Sports Group?
Job Summary
The Ice Operations Ice Crew team is responsible for maintaining safe, high-quality ice conditions and supporting all rink operations during hockey games and ice events. Team members perform pregame setup, on-ice maintenance during timeouts and intermissions, and postgame breakdown while ensuring equipment, benches, and game areas are prepared and maintained to professional standards.
Essential duties & Responsibilities
Responsible for cleaning all glass around the ice rink
Assure all benches, including players, visiting team and penalty benches are clean and free of debris
Responsible to set up game area including laying mats for officials, setting out equipment such as cans for snow, shovels, squeegees, and scrappers
Set seating area for the ice crew, chairs, road cases
Assure Glass Cut Station is set properly, and all supplies and tools are present
Responsible to prepare ice for pregame skate by setting practice nets/swap with game nets after pre-game skate
Remove snow from ice during TV timeouts in a quick and efficient manner
Responsible to remove nets during intermission for the resurfacer, patch holes, squeegee goalie area and replace nets in a quick and efficient manner
Responsible to remove nets and clean- up of benches postgame
Break down seating area and Glass Cut Station, return tools and supplies post-game
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Previous experience in ice rink operations, hockey, sports entertainment, or event operations is a preferred
Strong skating ability required
Effective communication skills
Good time management skills
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to multitask and take direction well.
Ability to meet tight deadlines and work well under pressure
Ability to work in large crowds for an extended period of time
Working Conditions
Ability to work efficiently and effectively in office and arena environment that can be exciting, loud and distracting
Ability to work extended hours including late nights, holidays, and weekends as needed
Ability to lift/carry/move up to 50lbs
Ability to work in cold/hot indoor and outdoor temperatures
Ability to use hands and fingers on office and mobile technology
Ability to work in areas that can become crowded with equipment and/or people
Ability to move comfortable throughout the arena with minimal accommodations
Ability to stand on feet for long periods of time, walk long distances and climb stairs.
Ability to work comfortable around special effects including, but not limited to: haze, strobe lights, lasers, etc
Must be able to walk up to 0.5 miles to and from designated employee parking areas, including in varying earther conditions and during high-traffic event times
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.