Assistant Operations Supervisor - Hockey Camps
Salary: $20.26 - $26.18 Hourly Location: Lakeville, MN 55044 Job Type: Seasonal Department: Lakeville Arenas Opening Date: March 3, 2026 Closing Date: March 16, 2026, 4:00 PM Central
Description: Lakeville Arenas is accepting applications for a seasonal Assistant Operations Supervisor to help with Mite Hockey Camp operations and Welcome Center Operations. This position is responsible for overseeing the full daily operation of an all-day hockey camp for mites, ensuring a safe, engaging, and development-focused environment for players of varying ages and skill levels. This role combines on-ice coaching, off-ice leadership, program coordination, and positive mentorship.
Anticipated starting salary is $20.26 - $21.81 per hour, DOQ2026 salary range is $20.26-$26.18 per hour
Work Schedule: Camps run June 1 through August 31. Seasonal or multi-week commitment is required.
Full-day camp hours (typically 7-8 hours/day). Days may be split into shifts depending on availability.
Includes on and off-ice responsibilities.
Additional work hours outside of camps may be available, if desired.
Lakeville Arenas Locations: Lakeville Ames Arena 19900 Ipava Avenue Lakeville Hasse Arena 8525 215th Street West
Major Areas of Accountability:
• Lead on-ice instruction: run skill-development sessions focusing on skating, shooting, passing, game concepts, and position-specific techniques. • Develop daily training plans: create structured practice plans and off-ice activities aligned with camp goals. • Supervisor campers throughout the day: maintain a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment during all activities. • Mentor assistant coaches: guide junior staff, delegate responsibilities, and model professional coaching behavior. • Communicate with parents/guardians: provide updates on camper progress, address concerns, and represent the camp with professionalism. • Ensure safety and risk management: enforce rink rules, monitor equipment use, and respond appropriately to injuries or incidents. • Promote teamwork and sportsmanship: foster a positive culture on and off the ice. • Coordinate off-ice activities: lead dryland training, team-building exercises, and educational sessions. • Manage daily logistics: oversee attendance, schedule flow, equipment needs, and transitions between activities. • Other duties as apparent or assigned.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
• Advanced hockey knowledge, through participation or coaching preferred • Ability to design age-appropriate training sessions and activities • Strong leadership and communication skills • Experience working with children • Ability to perform sustained physical work and long periods standing • Ability to communicate and engage with customers in a friendly and professional manner and to remain calm and composed in difficult situations with upset or angry customers
Qualifications:
• High school diploma or G.E.D. • Possession of valid driver's license • CPR/First Aid certification, or ability to obtain • Experience providing friendly and professional customer service • Experience coaching and/or supervising youth
Desired Qualifications:
• Experience coaching youth (ages 5-9) • Educational teaching experience
Training and Experience Exam:
Do you understand that "See Resume" is not an acceptable answer and could eliminate you as a candidate? Yes No
Have you achieved your high school diploma or a G.E.D.? Yes No
Do you have a valid driver's license? Yes No
Full-day camp hours run 7-8 hours per day. Days may be split into shifts depending on availability. Are you able to work both mornings and evenings? If not, please share your availability.
Camps run approximately June 1 through August 31. Are you able to work the full season or provide a multi-week commitment? Yes No
Do you have hockey or skating knowledge, either through participation or coaching? Yes No
Do you have experience in teaching or leading groups? Yes No
Do you have experience planning and executing camp activities or related programs? Yes No
Do you have experience working with children in an education or learning environment? Yes No
Are you CPR/First Aid certified? Yes No
How did you hear about this position? Lakeville Arenas Current Employee League of Minnesota Cities Website Social Media Other
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