STAR Network June 8, 2011 Facility Member Johnny's Ice House West Chicago, IL Facility Member Union Arena Community Center Woodstock, VT News Links of the Week: MAYSA Arena Pulling Double Duty (ND) New RecZone owners close Raleigh ice rink early (NC) Scottsdale's Ice Den adding third rink (AZ) School gets Bremer grant for arena (MN) The Rogers Arena’s ice man takes his job seriously City's ice rinks to see improvements (NY) Loss of local rink and the Ice Man leaves Carolina Hurricanes on melting ice (NC) Center keeps ice rink open (WI) Tip of the Week: Work with your staff! In many locations summer is a time of year when you have a few extra hours of ice that may be available to use for employee training. During the skating season we hear that many facilities are utilizing all of their prime ice time and that is music to our ears! However this also means it would be hard to find time to train your staff especially on the ice. So utilize some of that free up ice time in the summer to spend time working with your operations staff on things like edging, ice maintenance, ice depth readings and the dreaded "what happens when the ice resurfacer stalls on the ice" scenerio! No matter how seasoned your staff is providing annual refresher training is vital to avoiding down time during your busy time of year! Member Question of the Week: Our facility is going to invest in new accounting software. We would like to know if other members have any suggestions or recommendations on accounting software? Click here to respond to the member question and see other member responses. file:///Volumes/Shared/STAR/STAR%20NETWORK/11%20Networks/STAR%20Network%2006-07-11.html (1 of 5) [6/8/11 11:51:20 AM] STAR Network Have a question for the members? Send questions to [email protected]. Survey of the Week: Does your facility use mechanical floor scrubbers to clean the floors in locker rooms and open space areas? Click here to submit your vote for the survey of the week. Have a survey idea for the members? Send questions to [email protected]. STAR Regional Training Programs: New Classes Added for 2011! STAR has selected the locations for their 2011 Regional Training Classes. Online registration now open! Click here to sign up for a regional class today. Jul 18-21 IMEO & BR Sharks Ice at San Jose San Jose, CA Aug 8-11 IMPT Eden Prairie Community Center Eden Prairie, MN Sep 12-15 IMEO & BR Cabin John Ice Rink Rockville, MD Sep (TBD) IMPT TD Garden Boston, MA Oct 3-6 IMPT Steven C West Ice Arena Breckenridge, CO Ice Maintenance & Equipment Operations (IMEO) Ice Making & Painting Technologies (IMPT) Basic Refrigeration (BR) NGB News: Try Hockey for Free Day - Saturday, November 5, 2011 Register to host a Try Hockey for Free Clinic by Friday, July 1, 2011 to be entered to win 24 sets of OneGoal gear! Join USA Hockey, the National Hockey League, NHL member clubs, Let's Move! and OneGoal in a nationwide effort to attract new participants to youth hockey. GOAL: ·300 associations/rinks to host a Try Hockey for Free clinic on Saturday, November 5. ·Attract new players to transition them to host site's program. PROMOTION: file:///Volumes/Shared/STAR/STAR%20NETWORK/11%20Networks/STAR%20Network%2006-07-11.html (2 of 5) [6/8/11 11:51:20 AM] STAR Network Each host will receive from USA Hockey: ·Marketing templates to make customized posters and flyers promoting the event to their community. ·Up to 40 jerseys and goodie bags to use and give to the Try Hockey for Free participants. ·Participant registration to be offered through www.TryHockeyForFree.com. To sign up and host an event, click here. For more information about National Try Hockey for Free Day, please contact your USA Hockey Program Services Manager by clicking here. STAR Vendor News: Have vendor news for the membership? Contact Cory Portner at [email protected]. STAR Member Classified Ads: Help Wanted: Skating Program Coordinator – Part time. Essential Functions: Coordinate skating programs to include figure skating club, learn to skate programs, private lessons, clinics and exhibitions. Oversee figure skating club and implement the Boards policies. Direct program that promotes Learn to Skate transiting to Club Skate. Education: 2 year college degree preferred or equivalent experience. Strong organizational and computer skills required. DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Morrisville Auxiliary Corporation is an EOE. Resumes may be sent to Morrisville Auxiliary Corporation Attn: Jennie S. Stowell Human Resources Manager P.O. Box 901, Morrisville, New York 13408; Fax: 315-684-6168. Applicants may also apply online at http://mac.morrisville.edu/jobs/ general_app.aspx Whitefish FSC, located in a scenic resort town in northwest Montana, is seeking experienced competitive coach to teach regional level skaters and higher. Master-rated preferred. Opportunity to direct established Learn-To-Skate program included. Please send resume by July 31st to: [email protected]. Union Arena is an 8 year old year round ice rink and sports and event facility. The Arena operates as an ice rink from October to March and approximately 5 weeks in the summer. It operates as a field house and event center during the other months hosting community events, trade shows, concerts, and athletic programs. Union Arena is owned by Woodstock Union High School where it is located, and run by the independent non-profit management corporation called Union Arena, Inc. The Arena is recognized as one of the most attractive ice facilities in the Northeast and a premier event facility in central Vermont. Candidates should have strong rink background and experience with programs, budgets, and exceptional customer service. References are required. Salary and benefits based on experience. Position open until filled and interviews will start immediately. The full job description is available at ww.unionarena.org. Please email resume and references to the attention of Todd Minotti, UA Board President at [email protected]. Looking for an Assistant General Manager with hockey experience to manage and oversee staff and hockey department. Rink is located 5 minutes from New York City. Hockey programming experience required. Must have good people skills and be customer friendly. Must be able to multi-task and have strong managerial skills. Must be able to work nights and weekends. Please e-mail resume and salary requirements to [email protected]. file:///Volumes/Shared/STAR/STAR%20NETWORK/11%20Networks/STAR%20Network%2006-07-11.html (3 of 5) [6/8/11 11:51:20 AM] STAR Network Job Title: Assistant Facility Manager (13560, Grade H) Closing Date/Time: Sun. 07/17/11 11:59 PM Eastern Time Salary: $47,535.00 - $81,342.00 Annually Job Type: Full-Time Location: Rockville, Maryland Department: ENT-CABIN JOHN ICE RINK Apply: www.mncppc.org/jobs The Montgomery County Department of Parks, Cabin John Ice Rink (CJIR) seeks a Skating Director to perform professional managerial work in the programming and operation of a multi rink facility with an Olympic rink, an NHL rink, and a studio rink with a full service pro shop, snack bar, locker rooms, dance/off-ice studio, party/meeting rooms, and bleacher seating. The Skating Director reports to the Ice Rink Manager and works with staff in developing, implementing, and conducting skating programs and activities, and assists in managing overall ice rink operations. All applicants must apply online at www.mncppc.org/jobs. Mid-South Ice House is a new 30,000 square foot, single sheet facility located in the fastest growing city in the United States—Olive Branch, Mississippi (suburb of Memphis, Tennessee). Our area is home to the world’s best Bar-B-Que, Beale Street, great hunting and fishing, one of the country’s top casino destinations, and the King of Rock-n-Roll himself. We have an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to build a new business in a new market. We’re looking for an experienced individual to take the position of Rink Manager. A proven ability to create, develop, and market programs is a must. Knowledge of ice and equipment maintenance is very important. STAR professional designation(s) are a big plus. We’re offering salary plus bonus and are also offering a moving allowance. Please send a resume and/or any questions to [email protected]. Executive Director Madison Ice Incorporated (MII) - The Executive Director is responsible for the supervision of the daily operations of both Hartmeyer and Madison Ice Arenas. The Executive Director position will require a unique blend of business, administrative and supervisory skills to handle the front end customer relations side of managing the marketing, sales, promotion and supervisory components of the position while simultaneously being fully responsible for the technical and operational details to maintain both arenas. The Executive Director is responsible for the development of new customer and revenue streams, including immediate income and long term capital fundraising. This position will direct and manage all aspects of the financial, business and operations of the ice arenas must meet financial and strategic goals as developed by the MII Board of Directors. Benefits & Salary: $40,000 - $60,000 plus benefits. A full job description is available per request or by visiting www.madisonicearena.com. Application Deadline June 1, 2011: Apply by mail to MII, 725 Forward Drive Madison, WI 53711 or by e-mail to: [email protected]. Questions: contact Jeff Sauer at 608-827- 0110. The City of Bloomington Illinois seeks a full-time Skating Director/Assistant Ice Center Manager.