Career Opportunity: Ice Operations

Barrie Curling Club, Barrie ON

ABOUT THE CLUB
• We are a thriving, financially strong 7-sheet curling and event facility with a large, active membership. We host league play, bonspiels and rentals from mid-October to mid-April, averaging 5 draws and 2-3 scrapes per day.
• The 2019-2020 curling season was conducted on a brand new ice pad, installed in the summer of 2019.
• The 2020-2021 curling calendar is already shaping up to be another banner year for the Barrie Curling Club, with plans to host the Stu Sells U18 Tankard and CurlON events.

POSITION SUMMARY
• Seeking ice operations services for the 2020-2021 curling season.

DESCRIPTION
• Responsible for the day-to-day ice operations for leagues, bonspiels and rentals, ensuring high quality playing conditions;
• Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with the General Manager, Board of Directors, staff, club members, contractors, vendors, visitors and the community at large;
• Initiate and engage in activities to increase efficiency and improve quality of ice making;
• Start-up and ice installation;
• Removal of ice, and proper storage of rocks and equipment.

REQUIREMENTS
• Level 3 Ice Technician certification, OR equivalent experience and commitment to obtain Level 3 certification within the first year of the contract;
• Customer service orientation;
• Strong interpersonal skills;
• Previous experience using the Ice Mistress application would be an asset;
• Previous experience using Hack to Hack sheets would be an asset.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• Inquiries and expressions of interest can be directed to General Manager Melanie Hughes via email at [email protected] by March 31st, 2020.
• All submissions will be assessed; only suitable candidates will be contacted further.