TITLE: Deputy Director, Development & Girls/Women’s Hockey

POSITION TYPE: Full Time, Exempt

COMPANY: Sharks Sports and Entertainment, LLC

LOCATION: Sharks Ice, San Jose

REPORTS TO: Director, Junior Sharks

POSTING DATED: March 27, 2024

Pay Rate: The pay for this role is $66,560 annually.

Actual base pay will be determined based on permissible factors such as transferable skills, work experience, market demands and primary work location. The base pay range provided is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Position Overview

The Deputy Director, Development & Girls/Women’s Hockey is a key member of the Sharks Ice Management team. The responsibility of the Deputy Director is to manage all elements of the San Jose Junior Sharks Girls/Women’s Hockey program as well as overall skill development pathway for the club through execution of a strategic vision, fostering a positive environment, and ensuring the development of players, families, and coaches.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Create, develop, and document overall annual strategy of the Junior Sharks Girls/Women’s Hockey program for the Junior Sharks under the guidance of the Director, Junior Sharks.
Create, develop, and document overall player development program that aligns with the overall Junior Sharks strategy.
Create and implement a plan that articulates a skill development path for all players having aggressive developmental ambitions, including goals of playing Tier, Junior, NCAA or professional hockey.
Implement and own a coaches development program that aligns with the overall Junior Sharks strategy.
Own the recruitment, selection, development, and evaluation of all Junior Sharks Girls/Women’s Hockey coaches in a manner which advances the quality and depth of our coaching staff. Ensure all coaches schedule and conduct evaluations for each club player during and after the season to establish goals, feedback and accomplishments.
Lead the Junior Sharks Girls/Women’s Hockey club tryout process, providing on-ice as well as off-ice support, and recommends players to appropriate teams that aligns with the Junior Sharks strategy.
Collaborate with all Girls/Women’s Hockey teams to ensure they compete at the appropriate level, play the appropriate schedule of games and tournaments that aligns with the Junior Sharks strategy.
Oversight of skill specific on ice training program that aligns with Junior Sharks strategy.
Lead and own the GGHAT program.
Oversight and own overall Junior Sharks website and marketing content strategy.
Plan, develop and organize on- or off-ice clinics to meet the development needs of Junior Sharks players in a fiscally responsible manner.
Work hand in hand with the Deputy Director, Junior Sharks Operations on scheduling, and budget formulation.
Serve in appropriate leadership roles, representing the Junior Sharks Club to CAHA, NORCAL, USA Hockey and other hockey governing organizations as required to benefit the advancement of the club goals.
Serve on interdepartmental committees as requested or required.
Upholds and maintains the policies and procedures of the ice arena.
Recommends supplementary developmental uses of facility non-ice spaces to the Senior Director, Sharks Ice Hockey Operations, which facilitates the respective hockey programs and the needs of their support groups.
Assists in ensuring all policies and procedures are properly implemented and followed.
Knows emergency procedures for facility and guests.
Attends company events and meetings

Minimum Qualifications

4+ years of relevant experience
Bachelors required in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
2+ years of previous experience as a supervisor or program manager.
Possesses a record of high achievement as a hockey player or a hockey coach.
Previously experience in organizing, developing, and conducting quality hockey camps, schools, clinics and hockey leagues.
Outstanding interactive skills that will support the organization’s efforts to develop an acclaimed and productive community hockey facility and instructional/developmental program.
Excellent written, verbal, and public communication skills. Ability to deliver public speeches in a persuasive manner.
Ability to work well with youth and adults including parents of participants and to develop and maintain a positive relationship with customers.
Strong ability to collaborate with colleagues and other stakeholders.
Excellent people skills with the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders.
Must accommodate flexible working hours, including nights, weekends and holidays.

Physical Requirements

Ability to sit, stand and utilize a computer for extended periods of time.
Communicate via phone and email with a variety of individuals.
Ability to bend at the waist, reach overhead and lift to 15 lbs. with or without accommodation.
Physically navigate stairs and catwalks at SSE facilities during normal work hours and events with or without accommodation
Ability to work occasional extended hours including nights, weekends, holidays (all with advance notice)

What We Offer

Competitive compensation (base salary and variable incentive plan)
Medical/Dental/Vision/Flexible Spending Accounts (all LGBTQ+ friendly)
Pretax Transportation Benefit
401K (pre-tax and Roth options)
Minimum of 10 Paid Holidays and Wellness Days per year
Complimentary or discounted sports and concert tickets
Other League & partner discounts
An inclusive culture which values diversity of background and a passion to improve our SSE’s commitment to change with impact on our community and industry.

This position is not eligible for U.S. work authorization sponsorship.

Summary:

Born in 1991, Sharks Sports and Entertainment (“SSE”) has grown into a multi-faceted organization that includes the SAP Center, the NHL San Jose Sharks, the AHL San Jose Barracuda, the Tech CU Arena, three Sharks Ice facilities, and the non-profit Sharks Foundation. Additionally, we are growing our organization through expansion in the Bay Area and surrounding communities in Northern California.

We work and play in the Bay Area, and are deeply influenced by the technology, innovation, diversity, and commitment to excellence that surrounds us. Our culture is transforming to reflect those values, with an eye towards a pioneering, forward-thinking, and inclusive environment in sports and entertainment.

We live, work, and innovate by a set of Pioneering Principles:

T – Team success is more important than individual success

E – Exceptional experience is non-negotiable in everything we do

A – Appreciate others for their diversity and opinions

M – More risk leads to more rewards and expands our comfort zones

T – Trust that all teammates have the best intentions

E – Empower all teammates to make informed decisions

A – Always say what you really mean and do what you say

L – Lead by showing the respect to others you expect from them

We strive to unite people through a shared love of ice sports, entertainment, and our hometown. We are #TealTogether.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

Here at Team Teal, we recognize and celebrate that individuals come with a wealth of experience and talent well beyond any list of required skills and qualifications – in fact, we believe diversity of backgrounds and skills, combined with passion, are the most important keys to meaningful innovation and excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodation during the interview process.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sharks Sports and Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, marital status, medical condition as defined by state law (genetic characteristics or cancer), physical or mental disability, military service or veterans’ status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.

Notice to Recruiters and Agencies

SSE recruits’ candidates directly, rather than through third-party recruiters or agencies. Under no circumstances will SSE pay a fee for candidates submitted or presented without a signed recruiting agreement in place between SSE and the recruiter or agency prior to the submittal; any submittal must be for requisition specifically and individually assigned in writing by SSE’s HR department. In the case of candidate(s) submitted or presented to SSE by a recruiter or agency without a signed agreement AND written assignment by SSE Human Resources, SSE explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) with no financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.

Deputy Director, Development & Girls/Women’s Hockey

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