What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ice Crew position at New York Islanders?
Our Game Plan
The Bridgeport Islanders are in search of dedicated Ice Crew members to join the Game Presentation Department and enhance the gameday atmosphere and in-game broadcasts. You will have the opportunity to work up close and personal to the action of AHL hockey. If you have passion for ice hockey or for skating in general, then this is the job for you!
How To Make The Team
Members of our Ice Crew are key teammates of the Islanders and help us take care of the ice as we put on an exciting show for fans. They are dedicated to performing their on-ice duties to the best of their abilities and are ideally available for all regular season home games through April, as well as playoff games, if necessary.
This role requires a ‘can do’ attitude and will reside within the Islanders Gameday Operations team and will report directly to the Game Presentation Manager
Show Us You Can
The Fine Print
The Bridgeport Islanders are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
The Bridgeport Islanders are in search of dedicated Ice Crew members to join the Game Presentation Department and enhance the gameday atmosphere and in-game broadcasts. You will have the opportunity to work up close and personal to the action of AHL hockey. If you have passion for ice hockey or for skating in general, then this is the job for you!
How To Make The Team
Members of our Ice Crew are key teammates of the Islanders and help us take care of the ice as we put on an exciting show for fans. They are dedicated to performing their on-ice duties to the best of their abilities and are ideally available for all regular season home games through April, as well as playoff games, if necessary.
This role requires a ‘can do’ attitude and will reside within the Islanders Gameday Operations team and will report directly to the Game Presentation Manager
Show Us You Can
- Extremely Detail Oriented
- Strong Ability to Receive Direction in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills - Must work well with others at all levels of organization
- Prior experience with Gameday entertainment is preferred
- Assist with snow/ice removal during stoppages in play
- Support the gameday operations staff with on-ice activations and activities
- Assist the ticket sales staff with group tickets assets such as fan tunnels, on-ice flags, youth hockey intermissions, and singing groups
- Work with the gameday staff on live promotional giveaways
- Accountability: Take complete ownership of your work
- Creativity: Contribute to the team with new ideas and concepts
- Leadership: Take initiative and display desire to learn
- Adaptability: Quickly pivot tasks without sacrificing quality
- Teamwork: Showcase a team-first mentality
- Enthusiasm: Bring high level of energy and passion each day
- Experience working at live sporting events preferred, but not required
- Clear communication skills, both written and verbal
- Flexibility with your schedule and available to work most, if not all, Bridgeport Islanders home regular season games
- Passionate and invested in your work
- Professionalism regarding deadlines and punctuality
- A motivated self-starter with a “no-task-too-small attitude”
- REQUIRED strong ice-skating experience; prior hockey playing experience preferred
- Preseason: 2 rehearsals during September and October prior to the season.
- During the season: Bridgeport Islanders arena on Gamedays and the day prior for meetings.
- Be a part of a growing Team in the local area
- Huge experience for future careers in the sport or entertainment industry
- A fun and exciting atmosphere
- An enjoyable work area with supportive co-workers
The Fine Print
The Bridgeport Islanders are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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