Oak View Group hiring Figure Skating Manager - Berger Foundation Iceplex|Part-time| Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, CA | LinkedIn (2024)

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

The Figure Skating Manager will manage every aspect of their assigned programs from the advance planning stages through the end of the event; hire, train, schedule and supervise related staff to ensure events run smoothly; coordinate communication between event staff/security and delegate assignments; be responsible for and ensure overall customer satisfaction and experience.

This position requires a leader that develops an innovative skate academy and figure skating program at the new Iceplex. This role requires a hard-working detail-oriented individual that is exceptional at communicating across departments. This is a Part Time Non - Exempt Role and is paid hourly between $30 and $32 per hour. In addition to an Additional Incentive Plan.

For PT roles Benefits 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.job expires 10/31/2024Acrisure Arena

America’s hottest music festival destination finally has the world-class arena it deserves. Now open, the brand new Acrisure Arena provides the greater Palm Springs area of Southern California with a premiere 11,000+ capacity venue hosting the biggest artists and acts on the planet. We are #TheCoolestSpot in the desert, designed specifically for hockey and acoustically designed for concerts, Acrisure Arena provides top-tier hospitality, artist amenities, and all of the benefits of a modern music and sports venue to the Coachella Valley.

Duties/ Responsibilities

• Develop, and supervises all USFS Skate Academy group lesson program for the public.
• Develop, supervises, and instructs skating events, seminars, courses, and training sessions.
• Develop, implement, administer, and program all skating and figure skating camps, clinics, and recitals.
• Collaborate with Hockey Manager for scheduling Skate Academy, Adult Leagues, Learn to Play, and Youth Recreation Leagues
• Liaison between Learn to Skate USA and Management
• Management of part-time skating coaches
• Liaison between Figure Skating Club and Management
• Assist in building Iceplex youth and adult marketing database to support the programs of skating and hockey
• Promoter of Iceplex youth branding in schools, businesses, events, and throughout the community
• Management and oversight of Iceplex’s figure skating budget
• Provide building support, as necessary, as manager on duty
• Promote a culture of professionalism and respect while supporting skaters in their development and success.

Required Skills/ Experience

• 3+ years’ experience actively directing skating programs
• Extensive skating and coaching background with understanding of a Learn to Skate Programing.
• Experience designing and managing program operations for skating instruction including managing professional staff.
• Experience growing new ice programs and marketing to the community.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and management skills
• A love of skating and of working with young children, teens, and adults
• Extremely organized and detail oriented, resourceful, quick learner and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• A high degree of personal integrity and consistently puts the interests of the organization first.
• Must be a clear communicator and cross-organizational collaborator.
• Full USFS Coach Compliance (Including USFS Membership, USFS Background check, SafeSport training, Code of Ethics, CERs, Liability Insurance, PSA Membership),

Preferred Experience & Qualifications

• Experience having established a Learn to Skate USA Program
• Understanding of on-ice programing, hockey, and off ice training
• Delivery of top-line revenue and execution of a business plan
• PSA Program Director rating
• Rinks Skating Director Certification

Working ConditionsMinimal Travel (<10% travel) May be required to travel. Trips may require air travel and/or overnight stay away from home for one or more nights.

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.