Floor Hockey Official - JAM Sports Toronto

Job description

JAM is your one-stop shop for all things PLAY! Whether you're looking to find Sports Leagues across North America, or book a hilarious virtual event for your team, JAM has it all! We are looking for a new teammate to join us on our exciting adventure, as we connect more people through play than ever before! Candidates must be a great fit with the JAM Core Values: Chase the Vision Deliver What You Promise Take Pride in What You Do Get Shit Done Treat Everyone Like Your Best Friend Find a Better Way JOB DESCRIPTION Our Floor Hockey Officials are an essential ingredient to the success of our leagues. We are currently looking for responsible, reliable, and outgoing individuals to act as Floor Hockey Officials for JAM. JAM Floor Hockey Officials are responsible for: Strong knowledge of the game of floor hockey Confident personality and ability to take on a leadership role on site Ability to be pro-active and problem-solve issues that could arise Previous experience as a hockey coach or hockey referee (ice hockey, ball hockey or floor hockey) is an asset Tracking player and team statistics, fill in game sheets and use an electronic scoreboard at the arena for JAM Sports floor hockey leagues Engaging with players each and every shift to ensure they are having the best possible experience before, during, and after games Establishing a relationship with vendors, facilities, and the community to support our growing brand Arriving at the venue location prior to game times to meet with the facility caretaker and/or venue staff Setting up equipment for the sport that will be played that evening Managing the venue throughout the course of the night to ensure that our players enter & exit the building at the appropriate times and through the appropriate doors Ensuring that all games start and end at the correct times Enforcing league rules and sportsmanship to create safe play during games Assisting with any incidents and injuries as appropriate Cleaning up the facility and packing up all equipment at the end of the night Submitting a shift report through our online system after each shift QUALIFICATIONS High Energy Extremely upbeat and positive, with their own flair and personality! Willingness to approach and chat with players and maintain this positive relationship over the course of the season. Details, Details, Details Taking care of the little details first makes putting on a big show easy! Must have incredible attention to detail and be a quick learner! Go Getter Be confident and motivated to call on and/or meet/work/deal with players, head office staff, and facility staff. Hardworking attitude. You are known for taking initiative. Think Outside the Box Mentality We’re not looking for mediocre and old-school here. We want someone who has fresh ideas, can work on their own without being micromanaged, and is good at developing and maintaining relationships. Perfectly Seasoned We are looking for someone who has prior experience in scorekeeping ice hockey Well Spoken & Written It goes without saying, but we’ll say it anyway. You’ll need to have strong self-monitoring skills and strong public speaking skills. You will need to be able to clearly articulate and summarize your shifts in writing through a shift report that is expected to be submitted online after each and every shift. Knowledge of a wide variety of sports rules and formats is an asset! Quick On Your Feet Confidence in your ability to take control of a situation with a flair for being resourceful. Strengths in planning, decision-making, and creative problem-solving. EXPECTED HOURS Our Officiated Floor Hockey leagues run Tuesday & Thursday from roughly 5:45 pm until 10:30 pm. Hours will vary depending on your availability, but preferences will be given to those who are committed to working consistent shifts on multiple evenings. Responsibilities/times/locations all vary depending on your availability. COMPENSATION All of our Floor Hockey Officials earn $30 CAD per hour Officials have the opportunity to participate in all of our tournaments at no charge (please note: that to be eligible to play in a tournament for free, you must have a regular shift in the current season). For more information about JAM, please visit We are accepting applications on an ongoing basis for this position. JAM Is For Everyone. We at JAM are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and are pleased to be an equal opportunity employer. All candidates will be given equal consideration regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity/expression/orientation, age or disability. Our devotion to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment is reflected in our work culture as well as the services we offer.