Job Title: Coordinator, Amateur Hockey Programs

Date: April 2, 2024

Department: Amateur Hockey

Reports to: Manager, Amateur Hockey

# Direct Reports: 15-20 Part-Time Staff (Coaches and Scorekeepers)

Perks and Benefits:

FREE: breakfast, lunch, parking, on-site gym and training classes, and gym membership at Chicago Athletic Clubs. Free Peloton membership, casual dress environment, access to United Center concert events, competitive total rewards package, full benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, paid life insurance), comprehensive PTO package, social events, volunteer opportunities, and focused learning and development.

What It's Like Working Here:

The Chicago Blackhawks experience isn't just on the ice. Our office, located in the United Center, promotes a fun, engaging, fast-paced and collaborative atmosphere where we can celebrate both hockey and each other. Our commitment to curating an environment where all individuals feel empowered to bring their best self to work each day can be seen throughout our organization. Whether you are a job seeker looking to join the organization, a current member of our amazing team, or someone looking to help support our mission, our goal is the same - to reimagine the potential of hockey, which we strive to achieve through memorable, inclusive experiences.

The Ideal Candidate:

This role is pivotal in growing the game of hockey by developing and executing a range of hockey programs on and off the ice. The ideal candidate will play a key role in expanding the Chicago Blackhawks' presence in youth, high school, and adult hockey, ensuring exceptional program delivery, and maintaining strong partnerships with stakeholders.

The Top Shelf:

The Amateur Hockey Programs Coordinator is responsible for executing Chicago Blackhawks' amateur hockey programs. This role involves developing, implementing, and executing various programs aimed at developing a love for the game of hockey and the Chicago Blackhawks as well as improving the skills, knowledge, and overall experience of hockey players, parents, coaches, teams, and rink partners.

How You'll Contribute:

• Develop and implement on-ice and off-ice hockey programs for various age and skill levels.
• Coordinate scheduling, staffing, and logistics on-ice and off-ice hockey programs, including serving as the primary point of contact for participants.
• Administer Chicago Blackhawks program leagues, including rule development, scheduling, and record keeping.
• Establish and maintain relationships with ice rink owners, operators, and program directors.
• Provide insights and sales channels for the Corporate Partnership and Membership departments.
• Support existing partnerships and explore innovative ways to generate revenue through partnership opportunities and enhanced programming.
• Ensure efficient allocation of resources and adherence to financial guidelines by monitoring budgets associated with department programs.
• Implement and enforce safety guidelines and protocols to ensure the well-being of participants, including properly documenting incidents.
• Train, schedule, and supervise part-time support staff as needed.
• Willing to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and occasional travel.

Player Stats and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in the business field or recreation management
• Preferred 1 - 3 years of program and league management experience
• Ability to skate and understands the game of hockey
• Strong organizational and administrative skills, with attention to detail.
• Previous experience in organizing and coordinating sports programs, preferably in hockey.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in using software for scheduling, registration, and data management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• A demonstrated ability to manage effectively towards outcomes.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 20 lbs.
• Demonstrates Chicago Blackhawks core values of integrity, curiosity, empathy, collaboration, and originality.

The Team:

The Chicago Blackhawks started their journey as one of the NHL's "Original Six" professional ice hockey teams in 1926. Members of the Central Division in the NHL's Western Conference and six-time Stanley Cup Champions (1934, 1938, 1961, 2010, 2013, 2015), the team calls the United Center home.

Each day the Team works to uphold our mission to reimagine the potential of hockey. At its core, the team and greater organization uphold its mission through its core values centered around integrity, curiosity, empathy, collaboration, and originality. They are fiercely dedicated to evolving and delivering new and legendary fan experiences and captivating new and diverse audiences, both on and off the ice. As part of their unwavering commitment to drive impact and purpose in the Chicago community, the organization opened the Fifth Third Arena (the team's official practice facility and community space for youth hockey development), continues to make expansions to the Chicago Blackhawks Foundation, and acquired the AHL team the Rockford IceHogs.

The Chicago Blackhawks continue to grow in its commitments to honor and celebrate Black Hawk's legacy by offering our platforms, making meaningful contributions, collaborating with Native American people, and reimagining ways to support the many Native American people and communities they live amongst and alongside. They engage in this work through their formal partnership with Black Hawk's ancestral tribe, the Sac and Fox Nation of Oklahoma, which the tribe established with the Chicago Blackhawks in 2021.

The Chicago Blackhawks 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.