Title Skate Guard Position Type Part-Time Non-Exempt Company Sharks Sports and Entertainment LLC Location Sharks Ice San Jose Reports To Operations Manager Posting Dated February 2026 Pay Range The pay for this role is $22.02 per hour
Position Overview The Skate Guard is responsible for ensuring the safe operation and maintenance of the ice arena. This role involves monitoring public skating sessions, providing customer service, maintaining equipment, and performing general upkeep duties. The Skate Guard must be proactive in ensuring the safety and satisfaction of all guests at Sharks Ice.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Maintain rental skates, including boot and blade replacement and repair. • Monitor all public session skating events, both on and off the ice, to ensure the safety of all participants. • Assist in the general maintenance and upkeep of the ice arena, including sweeping, cleaning, and other custodial duties. • Provide excellent customer service at all times, ensuring all policies are properly implemented. • Issue equipment and staff the equipment counters during public skating sessions. • Supervise skating activities to ensure safe operations and respond to the needs of user groups. • Operate music and public address systems during public sessions and events. • Administer first-aid as required. • Know and follow emergency procedures, including equipment operation and facility evacuation plans. • Ensure the overall cleanliness of Sharks Ice facilities. • Perform additional duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications Basic knowledge of ice skating and skate maintenance. Must be available to work two-thirds of the scheduled events each month, including evenings, weekends, and some holidays. Previous experience in a customer service role is preferred. Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to respond calmly and efficiently in emergency situations. Basic first-aid training is a plus.
Physical Requirements Ability to sit, stand, and ice skate for extended periods of time. Communicate with a variety of individuals. Ability to bend at the waist, reach overhead, and lift up to 50 lbs with or without accommodation. Ability to work occasional extended hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, with advance notice. Ability to work in a cold environment for extended periods.
What We Offer Competitive compensation 401k pre-tax and Roth options Complimentary or discounted sports and event tickets 200 employee referral bonus for each friend hired 30 discount in the Sharks Pro Shop Food and beverage discount at SAP Center, TechCU Arena, and Stanleys when working Spot Pet Insurance Free Barracuda tickets Free ice skating at Sharks Ice San Jose, Fremont, and Oakland Free employee parking Fun environment
This position is not eligible for U.S. work authorization sponsorship.
Summary Sharks Sports and Entertainment SSE has grown into a multi-faceted organization that includes the SAP Center, the NHL San Jose Sharks, the AHL San Jose Barracuda, the Tech CU Arena, three Sharks Ice facilities, and the non-profit Sharks Foundation. Additionally, we are growing our organization through expansion in the Bay Area and surrounding communities in Northern California. We work and play in the Bay Area and are deeply influenced by the technology, innovation, diversity, and commitment to excellence that surrounds us. Our culture is transforming to reflect those values with an eye towards a pioneering, forward-thinking, and inclusive environment in sports and entertainment. We live, work, and innovate by a set of Pioneering Principles:
T - Team success is more important than individual success E - Exceptional experience is non-negotiable in everything we do A - Appreciate others for their diversity and opinions M - More risk leads to more rewards and expands our comfort zones T - Trust that all teammates have the best intentions E - Empower all teammates to make informed decisions A - Always say what you really mean and do what you say L - Lead by showing the respect to others you expect from them
We strive to unite people through a shared love of ice sports, entertainment, and our hometown. We are TealTogether.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, & Belonging Here at Team Teal, we recognize and celebrate that individuals come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond any list of required skills and qualifications. In fact, we believe diversity of backgrounds and skills combined with passion are the most important keys to meaningful innovation and excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.
Equal Opportunity Employer Sharks Sports and Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, marital status, medical condition as defined by state law, genetic characteristics, or cancer, physical or mental disability, military service or veterans status, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.
Notice to Recruiters and Agencies SSE recruits candidates directly rather than through third-party recruiters or agencies. Under no circumstances will SSE pay a fee for candidates submitted or presented without a signed recruiting agreement in place between SSE and the recruiter or agency prior to the submittal. Any submittal must be for requisition specifically and individually assigned in writing by SSEs HR department. In the case of candidates submitted or presented to SSE by a recruiter or agency without a signed agreement and written assignment by SSE Human Resources, SSE explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidates with no financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.