Lady Ducks Hockey Director
2 weeks ago
Irvine, California, United States
The Rinks Foundation
Full time
Lady Ducks Hockey Director Job DescriptionThe Rinks Foundation is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Lady Ducks Hockey Director to lead our youth hockey programs. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing programs that promote the growth and development of female hockey players.
Key Responsibilities:- Develop and implement programs to promote the growth and development of female hockey players
- Manage and oversee all Lady Ducks programming, including program oversight and personnel development
- Direct scheduling of events, including team practices, try-outs, tournaments, and training camps
- Oversee the try-out process and direct the formation of teams, including players, coaching assignments, and team manager selection
- Manage all Tier 1 and Tier 2 applications
- Oversee all Lady Ducks in Training programs and any IGF Girls' initiatives
- Manage all program communication with the existing Lady Ducks community, alums, and future athletes
- Work to secure additional funding or grants targeted at expanding the female player population
- Maintain a consistent presence at events and assist programming when needed
- Represent company values and enforce standards of service
- Oversee program registration process and administration
- Conduct coach & player clinics
- Manage the mentorship program for emerging coaches
- Oversee 6u-12u teams, players, and coaches
- Develop and implement policies and long-range plans for the organization
- Represent the Lady Ducks at Regional and National Player Development Camps, National Championships, USA Hockey Conferences, District/National Boards, and Committees
- Serve as a liaison between The Lady Ducks and USA Hockey governing bodies
- Oversee and ensure implementation of IIF and USA Hockey's policies
- Work cohesively with CAHA, Pacific District, and USA Hockey
- Serve as the contact person for ADM instruction and clinics
- Ensure compliance with all company SOPs
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in developing/running hockey programs
- Excellent skating/hockey skills and instructional ability
- Must possess excellent interpersonal, leadership, and organizational skills
- Registered and insured through USA Hockey
- Strong knowledge of hockey equipment
- Able to maintain accurate and complete records
- Strong knowledge of sports and recreation programming
- Must possess outstanding interpersonal, leadership, and organizational skills
- Able to work a schedule with changing days off and hours, including weekends, holidays, early mornings, and late evenings
- Able to communicate the IIF and the Anaheim Ducks' vision and commitment to quality service, products, and entertainment
- Is a flexible service-minded self-starter who is highly motivated and possesses energy, enthusiasm, assertiveness, drive, and a sense of fun
- Able to articulate ideas, both verbally and in writing, with excellent presentation skills
- Exemplify strong leadership skills and serve as a role model
- Work with a consistently professional, motivational, and enthusiastic management style
- Demonstrate the desire to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a changing population
- Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with frequently changing priorities
- Bachelor's Degree
- Level 5 USA Hockey certification
- 10+ Year's experience
This position is on-site.