At Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation we deliver excitement. Our mission is to connect people with sports and entertainment, and this is what we are truly passionate about. If you’d like to join a team that’s fast paced, diverse, energized and beyond passionate about delivering extraordinary experiences to our guests, then we’d love to sign you to a player's contract!

THE POSITION

The Ice Crew are key team members, responsible for maintaining the ice surface during games, which includes clearing debris during media time-outs and assisting with on-ice promotions. Team members must be experienced skaters who are knowledgeable about hockey, interested in ice maintenance, and comfortable in front of large crowds in a professional NHL environment.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Completion of game-day checklist;

• Drill holes and set nets on ice prior to game and during intermissions

• Set up rugs and runners for anthem singers and special promotions on and off the ice

• Assist other staff with making repairs and adjustments to boards and glass

• Clear snow from ice during media timeouts of NHL, AHL and WHL hockey games

• Promptly communicate any problems, issues, or feedback to management

• Maintain and clean event level areas as well as players’ and officials’ areas;

• Assist entertainment staff with game day activity set-up, staging and clean up procedures

• Assist with safety checks

• Actively participate in safety programs and follow policies

• All other duties as assigned

THE INDIVIDUAL

The ideal individual will have the following background:

• Hockey skates are required; figure or leisure skates are not permitted

• Strong ice-skating experience is required; prior hockey experience preferred

• Strong communication skills and outgoing, positive personality; comfortable in front of large crowds

• Flexibility with your schedule and available to work a minimum of 8 shifts per month in-season

• Ability to lift 30 lbs. & work with tools, while on hockey skates (shovels, scrapers, wheeled buckets)

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time

• Ability to adapt and multi-task in a fast-paced environment

• Maintain attentiveness to the game and what is happening both on and off the ice

• Strong team player with an ‘above-and-beyond’ work ethic and mentality

CERTIFICATIONS

• High school diploma is considered an asset.

If selected for an in-person interview, the individual will be required to attend an on-ice audition/orientation to demonstrate their skating skills and to perform ice maintenance duties.

This position will remain open until suitable candidates are found.

CSEC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on age, ethnicity, gender, nationality, religious belief, or sexual orientation.