Hockey Coach

TITLE:
Hockey Coach

POSITION TYPE:
Part Time - Non-Exempt

COMPANY:
Sharks Sports and Entertainment, LLC

LOCATION:
Oakland Ice Center

REPORTS TO:
Hockey Manager

POSTING DATED:
July 2025

Pay Range: $20.43 per hour

To teach the skills necessary to play the game of ice hockey and to ensure that ice hockey in the Oakland Ice Center Ice Facilities is enjoyable and rewarding for all.

• 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 Oakland Ice Center 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.

• Possess a record of high achievement as a player or a coach in Hockey.
• 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.

• Hourly rate $20.43
• $200 employee referral bonus for each friend hired
• 30% discount in the Sharks Pro Shop
• Pet Insurance
• Food and beverage discount at Aramark locations
• Free Barracuda tickets for most games
• Free ice skating at Sharks Ice (San Jose, Fremont, and Oakland)
• Fun environment

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.