Careers

Nanaimo Clippers – Marketing/Ticket Sales

Posted: June 14, 2021

Overview:

This position will work with the Director of Business Operations to market the team and events while creating and maintaining relationships with media and season ticket holders. The individual holding the roll will assist in advertising, promotions, public relations, interactive media and grassroots efforts for events. Specific areas of focus include management of social media accounts, team merchandising, ticket sales, group/season ticket sales, and Game Day management.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and oversee marketing initiatives associated with a wide range of departments including Ticket Sales, Merchandise, Team Programs, and Community Programs
  • Manage all team social media accounts and website
  • Create all digital marketing collateral content to maximize revenue, including video and graphics
  • Lead in the execution of digital sponsorship assets
  • Work with Director of Business Operations to develop promotions which help extend teams advertising message
  • Manage team merchandise including website, tracking of inventory, sales, ordering, and order fulfilling
  • Building top tier relationships with Season Ticket Holder base
  • Monitors season ticket holder retention and develop call campaigns, events and programs to maximize retention
  • Monitoring of ticket sales and maintenance of ticketing system
  • Maintain accurate box office accounting records and archives
  • Oversees the planning of season ticket holder events and exclusive offers throughout the year
  • Market and sell season tickets, partial plans, and group sales. This includes daily phone calls and setting up face-to-face meeting with current and prospective clients
  • Attend all team home games and assist with Game Day Operation
  • Work with Director of Business Operations in the development of team promotional giveaways and calendar in conjunction with building out season fan experience plan
  • Other duties as required – may be requested based on the needs of the business. Flexibility to work on other projects as needed.

Requirements:

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proven experience developing marketing plans and campaigns
  • Strong project management, multitasking, and decision making skills
  • Experienced using Adobe Creative Suite
  • Excel & Google Sheets proficient
  • Ability to work evenings and weekend based on Team schedule
  • Knowledgeable about the latest technology and social media trends, and the tools for publishing, listening/monitoring and reporting
  • Willing to absorb, enhance, and execute brand direction
  • Excellent copywriting and content creation skills, and keen visual sense

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 1-3 years of experience with strong customer service or fan relations and engagement experience, with a sports organization
  • Experience with Igniter Tickets
  • Experience with ticket sales and client management
  • Experience managing merchandise

Interested individuals should email their resumes and cover letter to:

Robb Hunter
Director of Business Operations
hunter@nanaimoclippers.com

Nanaimo Clippers – Athletic Therapist/Trainer

Posted: June 14, 2021

Overview:

This position will work with the coaching staff to facilitate care and treatment for all Clippers players during the season.  The individual holding the roll will have their Hockey Canada’s Safety Person (HCSP) certification, and Sports First Responder certificate. Preference will be given to candidates certified as Athletic Therapists.

Responsibilities:

  • Work with the team of medical professionals that support the Clippers
  • Document all injuries and develop a plan of action for injury rehabilitation and prevention
  • Communicate all injury information to the coaching staff
  • Attend all practices and games
  • Support player nutritional choices
  • Inventory management
  • Comply with all BCHL, BC Hockey, and Hockey Canada rules and regulations
  • Conduct pre/post game warm up and cool down sessions

Requirements and Qualifications:

  • 1-3 years of experience in a Junior Hockey environment
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong multitasking, and decision making skills
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Knowledge of the latest technology and trends, in the athletic therapy and injury management fields
  • Strong work ethic
  • Ability to create and foster relationships with players, staff and volunteers

Interested individuals should email their resumes and cover letter to:

Robb Hunter
Director of Business Operations
hunter@nanaimoclippers.com

Coquitlam Express – Business Operations Manager

Posted: June 8, 2021

The Coquitlam Express hockey club are looking for a highly motivated, energetic individual for the position of Business Operations Manager. The successful candidate will have strong marketing, promotion, financial and administrative skills.

Reporting to Tali Campbell – General Manager, the Business Operations Manager will be responsible for sales and marketing, promotion, financial management, game day operations, staff supervision, and volunteers within the organization. The individual will work in conjunction with the coaching staff to organize team-sponsored events and other hockey-related activities. Other responsibilities will include oversight of a new charitable Express Foundation and a hockey-development arm.

The ideal candidate will possess minimum 3 years of management/leadership experience. Related post secondary education and/or designations will be considered in addition to experience as an effective team leaders, and be a self-starter who can work with minimum supervision.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Post-secondary education in business management
• Business management experience in an office setting
• Proficient in MS Office and Quickbooks or similar software
• Commitment to excellent customer service
• Ability to interact with a wide range of stakeholders including staff, hockey operations, players, society members, volunteers, corporate partners and community groups

Salary will be commensurate with experience. The office is located in Coquitlam, BC. Qualified applicants are invited to forward their resume, in confidence, with a minimum of three references by July 15, 2021 to:

Attn: Tali Campbell, General Manager
Email: tali@CoquitlamExpress.ca

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted. All applications will be kept in strictest confidence.

Merritt Centennials – Athletic Therapist/Equipment Manager

Posted: June 8, 2021

Position Description:

Athletic Therapist/Equipment Manager position is responsible for all player injuries, sicknesses and other duties of which some are noted below:

  • Working with the team doctor
  • Injury rehabilitation and prevention
  • Documentation of all injuries, including HeadCheck and any other mandatory Requirements
  • Communicating all injuries to coaches and management
  • Skate sharpening and equipment maintenance, (experience desired but on site training is available
  • Practice preparation
  • Dressing room maintenance
  • Game preparation
  • Monitoring player nutrition
  • Supervising team off-ice workouts
  • Ordering and inventory of supplies
  • Laundry
  • Packing for road trips
  • Complying with all Hockey Canada, BCHL, and BC Hockey rules, regulations and requirements

Qualifications

The successful candidate must have Hockey Canada’s Safety Person (HCSP) certification, Sports First Responder certificate and possess strong communication skills, experience in the hockey industry. Preference will be given to candidates certified as Athletic Therapists. The successful candidate should understand the hockey environment and be able to handle the challenges it brings to the day-to-day work atmosphere.

Submissions

Apply by emailing your resume and cover letter to:

John Stuart
Director Of Hockey Operations
hockeyops@merrittcentennials.com
604.626.2237

Prince George Spruce Kings – Trainer/Athletic Therapist

Posted: June 7, 2021

Position Description

The Trainer/Athletic Therapist position is a position within the organization that is responsible for all player injuries, sicknesses and general trainer duties. Some of the specific duties that the position includes are below:

Working with team doctor, injury rehabilitation and prevention, documentation of all injuries, communicating all injuries to coaches and management, conducting pre and post-game workouts, practice preparation, dressing room maintenance, game preparation, monitoring player nutrition, supervising team off-ice workouts, ordering and inventory of supplies, equipment maintenance, laundry, packing for road trips, comply to all Hockey Canada, BCHL, and BC Hockey rules and regulations

Qualifications

The successful candidate must have Hockey Canada’s Safety Person (HCSP) certification, Sports First Responder certificate, up to date criminal record check and up to date vulnerable persons check. Preference may be given to persons certified as an Athletic Therapist. Candidates must possess strong communication skills with experience in the hockey industry. It is essential that the successful candidate understands the hockey environment and is able to handle the challenges it brings to the day-to-day work atmosphere.

Salary Range & Term

 Salary and contract length negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Contact Information

Please no phone calls.

Those applicants that are short listed will be contacted for an interview.

Apply by emailing resume and cover letter to General Manager, Mike Hawes.  hawzy@shaw.ca