Ice Arena Coordinator na City of Shakopee, MN

About the Department

Responsible for arena operations and staff in absence of the Ice Arena Supervisor. Performs a variety of tasks including, ice maintenance, inventory management, equipment monitoring, basic Zamboni maintenance and facility cleanliness/upkeep.  

Hours: Monday - Friday 5:30am - 12pm and nights and weekends shifts. 

Position Duties

•    Assists in day-to-day operations of the ice arena.
•    Carries out and enforces arena policies and practices and ensures enforcement of safety and security measures.
•    Assists in maintaining ice sheets in optimum conditions.
•    Assists in maintenance activities and follows preventive maintenance programs to arena equipment and building.
•    Carries out janitorial duties of the arena and grounds to assure a safe and clean facility.
•    Monitors equipment, keeps accurate records, identifies and reports any problems to the Ice Arena Supervisor.
•    Performs minor equipment repairs as needed.
•    Performs equipment operations, including operating the resurfacing equipment in safe manner, keeping ice hours on schedule.
•    Assists in training part-time personnel in the operations of equipment.
•    Operates ice edger to maintain the correct thickness of ice.
•    Performs customer service operations, including supervising skating events and sharpening skates.
•    Assists high school hockey games and special events.
•    Interacts with customers, keeps abreast of Arena programs and events held at the Arena.
•    Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
High School diploma or an equivalent. Must possess a valid driver’s license. Two years of experience being in a lead position where you directed the work of others. One year of general maintenance experience. Must be able to work a variety of shifts, including nights and weekends.

Desired Qualifications
•    US Ice Rink and/or IAIM certification
•    Experience performing ice arena maintenance.

Other Qualifications

•    Thorough knowledge of modern principles and practices of civil engineering.
•    Knowledge of ice arena administration and operations.
•    Knowledge and experience of mechanical equipment necessary to operate and ice arena.
•    Skilled in operating an ice resurfacer.
•    Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
•    Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, facility users, and general public.
•    Ability to perform facility maintenance without close supervision
•    Ability to organize daily work, set priorities and work independently.
•    Ability to understand and follow applicable OSHA standards and departmental safety practices and procedures.