Ice Crew Lead (Contractor)
- Vancouver, BC, Canada
$20 CAD / hour · Full-time
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- $20 CAD / hour
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
About The PWHL
The Professional Women's Hockey League delivers world-class competition and fosters meaningful connections with fans and communities through operational excellence, purposeful partnerships, and a focus on long-term sustainability. We are dedicated to cultivating a league culture rooted in integrity, innovation, and inclusion on and off the ice.
Position Summary
The Ice Crew Lead provides coordination and on-ice support services related to ice conditions, on-ice promotions, ceremonies and game day logistics throughout Vancouver Goldeneyes home games and events. The Ice Crew Lead serves as a primary point of contact for Ice Crew members and collaborates with the Game Presentation and Event Operations teams to coordinate Ice Crew scheduling, positioning and game day activities.
Services
Independent Contractor Engagement
This is an independent contractor engagement, not an employee position. The contractor is not eligible for PWHL employee benefits, including health insurance, retirement plan participation, paid time off, or workers’ compensation coverage. The PWHL will not withhold income tax, CPP/EI (Canada), or Social Security/Medicare (U.S.) from contractor payments.
The Professional Women's Hockey League delivers world-class competition and fosters meaningful connections with fans and communities through operational excellence, purposeful partnerships, and a focus on long-term sustainability. We are dedicated to cultivating a league culture rooted in integrity, innovation, and inclusion on and off the ice.
Position Summary
The Ice Crew Lead provides coordination and on-ice support services related to ice conditions, on-ice promotions, ceremonies and game day logistics throughout Vancouver Goldeneyes home games and events. The Ice Crew Lead serves as a primary point of contact for Ice Crew members and collaborates with the Game Presentation and Event Operations teams to coordinate Ice Crew scheduling, positioning and game day activities.
Services
- Serve as a primary point of contact for Ice Crew members.
- Coordinate Ice Crew schedules and confirm availability for Vancouver Goldeneyes home games and other mutually agreed upon events.
- Communicate game day schedules, service requirements, logistical information and updates to Ice Crew members.
- Promptly clear the ice with a shovel during media timeouts and other designated times.
- Provide ice maintenance and related services as needed throughout scheduled games.
- Coordinate with the Game Presentation and Event Operations teams regarding additional on-ice logistical needs.
- Collaborate with Ice Crew members, Game Presentation personnel and other event partners in the delivery of game day services.
- Coordinate with Ice Crew members regarding positioning and timing for scheduled cues and activities.
- Follow and reinforce all safety protocols and procedures while providing services on and around the ice surface.
- Help troubleshoot and resolve game day issues quickly and efficiently.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Strong skater with the ability to confidently and safely skate in hockey skates.
- Must be able to provide services at 10 to 13 Vancouver Goldeneyes home games.
- Ability to coordinate and communicate with a team in a fast-paced live environment
- Professional, reliable, and team oriented.
- Candidate must be able to deliver services on-site.
- This engagement is based in Canada. Applicants must be legally entitled to provide services as an independent contractor in Canada. The PWHL does not sponsor work permits for this engagement.
- Knowledge of and passion for the PWHL and hockey.
- Flexibility to provide services on evenings and weekends as required.
Independent Contractor Engagement
This is an independent contractor engagement, not an employee position. The contractor is not eligible for PWHL employee benefits, including health insurance, retirement plan participation, paid time off, or workers’ compensation coverage. The PWHL will not withhold income tax, CPP/EI (Canada), or Social Security/Medicare (U.S.) from contractor payments.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Coordinate Ice Crew schedules, availability, communications, positioning, and game-day activities for Vancouver Goldeneyes home games and agreed events. Provide on-ice support, including clearing and maintaining the ice, coordinating with event teams, following safety procedures, and resolving game-day issues.
Requirements
Applicants must be at least 18, skate confidently and safely in hockey skates, and be available for 10 to 13 Vancouver Goldeneyes home games. They must be legally entitled to work as an independent contractor in Canada, able to provide services on-site, and capable of coordinating and communicating professionally in a fast-paced team environment.
Skills
- Ice Skating
- Team Coordination
- Communication
- Scheduling
- Ice Maintenance
- Game-Day Operations
- Event Coordination
- Safety Protocols
- Problem-Solving
- Reliability
- Teamwork
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Categories
- Sports & Recreation
- Management & Leadership
- Hospitality
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Ice Crew
- Ice Skating
- Hockey
- Ice Maintenance
- Game-Day Operations
- On-Ice Promotions
- Ceremonies
- Event Operations
- Game Presentation
- Scheduling
- Team Coordination
- Communication
- Safety Protocols
- Live Events
- Independent Contractor
- Vancouver Goldeneyes
- Professional Women's Hockey League