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 Director of Iceplex is responsible for overseeing the Iceplex department, and ice usage at the Berger Foundation Iceplex, including but not limited to managing rink schedules, skate sharpening and repair, concession sales, league management and on-ice programing/instructions. Provides leadership and initiative in developing, maximizing and maintaining ice sales and programming within the facility. This is balanced with strong customer service ability, team leadership and business acumen. Direct reports include Business Operations Manager, Hockey Manager, and Figure Skating Manager.

This position will pay an annual salary of $100,000-$130,000 and is bonus eligible

Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays)

This position will remain open until October 1, 2025.

The Berger Foundation Iceplex serves as a welcoming year-round refuge for locals and visitors to skate, train and have FUN. The 36,000 square foot Iceplex, located adjacent to Acrisure Arena, features a 250-spectator seat NHL ice rink, four locker rooms, two party room areas, and a mezzanine for skaters and viewers to enjoy concessions while connecting with friends. A myriad of special events is open to the public, including hockey and skating programs, tournaments, exhibition ice shows plus themed and charitable activities to include DJ Skate nights, Frozen 5k and more. 

The Iceplex is the official training center of the Coachella Valley Firebirds. In addition to daily public ice skating sessions, the Iceplex is home to the CV SK8 Academy, Adult and Junior Hockey Leagues, Birthday Parties, and more. Opportunities for private ice rental for tournaments, broomball, corporate, nonprofit and other special events are also available.

• Provides sound financial management of the Iceplex department, including overall rental and ice use schedules, hockey schools and tournaments and other marketing strategies.
• Manage subordinate supervisors.  Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Coordinates the use of the community iceplex. Works closely with hockey and skating associations, scheduling ice usage and making necessary arrangements for the personnel, equipment and materials to be on hand. 
• Responsible for promoting and representing facility in a positive manner at all times.
• Investigate, analyze and resolve operational problems and complaints.  Conduct periodic staff meetings to discuss procedures, problems and policy changes.
• Develop operating procedures that conform to corporate standards, customized to the specific needs of the facility and consistent with the goals and objectives of the client and facility.
• Maintains records of activities and programs, completing reports and making recommendations for improvement to programming.
• Coordinates repairs and preventative maintenance on rink equipment with the assistance of Director of Operations and Director of Facilities.
• Responsible for development of the department’s annual operating budget and responsible for its implementation, delivery and achievement, and to forecast throughout the year.
• Books ice using DaySmart and creates ice rink schedule.
• Schedules all ice usage with all user groups.
• Manages scheduling and payroll for all direct reports.
• Responds to and troubleshoots issues outside of regular working hours.
• Develops and establishes the ice user pool to best utilize ice.
• Creates annual department marketing plan with Marketing Dept.
• Oversees, manages and markets all hockey and skating programs at the facility.
• Oversees, manages and markets all Birthday Party and group ice rentals.
• Develops and oversees ice programming including "Learn-To” programs, etc.
• Works together with user groups during tournaments and special events.
• Schedules ongoing rental skate sharpening and repairs.
• Continuous development of the Iceplex department.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree or better from an accredited college or university with major coursework in sports management, business administration, recreation & leisure or other related field. Can be substituted for relevant experience.
• 7 years of increasingly responsible experience overseeing an ice rink facility or other multi-purpose/multi-sport facility.
• Must possess an advanced knowledge of skating and be able to skate at an advanced level.
• Advanced knowledge of hockey and ice programming.
• Significant knowledge of youth hockey programming and development
• Significant knowledge of “learn-to” programming and development
• Must be familiar with USA Hockey and US Figure Skating rules, procedures and policies.
• Knowledge of website maintenance and social media platforms including Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram.
• Familiarity with booking procedures and rental agreements in an ice rink facility preferred.
• Familiarity with booking software/POS systems in an ice rink facility preferred
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation, graphic design, PowerPoint and Internet software
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proven leadership skills and staff supervision experience.
• Prior experience in team and league management.

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.