GAME DAY SKATER

Duration: 2026-27 AHL Season (September through April) • Status: Part-Time / Seasonal • Location: Rockford, IL • Compensation: $15.00 per hour

About the role

The Rockford IceHogs are looking for fun, enthusiastic people with excellent skating skills to assist on game days for the 2026-27 season. This is a game day position that helps promote all aspects of game entertainment while performing important ice maintenance duties during the game.

Responsibilities

• Assist in scraping the playing surface of ice shavings during media timeouts. While performing duties on ice skates, must be able to skate well enough to perform on-ice tasks safely, turn, stop, bend over, lift small items, and use light work equipment.
• Assist in the implementation and execution of all in-arena game presentation activities, including but not limited to:
  • Promotions on and off the ice
  • Anthems and color guard
  • Pre- and post-game ceremonies
  • Intermission entertainment
  • Handouts and mascot duties for the IceHogs
  • Special events outside of game nights
• Greet all members and guests with pleasantries as they enter and exit the arena.
• Work as a team to execute all game day elements of the Rockford IceHogs game presentation strategies and promotions.
• Assist in distribution of promotional items.
• Take part in pre-game preparation, in-game implementation, and post-game duties to effectively complete assigned tasks.
• Participate in fan interaction with and without the team mascot.
• Answer all fan questions accurately and professionally to enhance their experience.
• Assist other departments with game-day initiatives as assigned.
• Promote a positive fan experience and work as part of a creative team.
• Assist with other IceHogs events in and out of the arena when necessary.
• Professionally represent the IceHogs brand while in the arena.
• Other duties assigned as necessary.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have very strong skating abilities. If you are not a very strong skater, we ask that you do not apply.
• Must be able to commit to the entire Rockford IceHogs 2026-27 season, including:
  • Attending preseason meetings and training sessions
  • Working all 36 regular-season home games and playoff games
• Availability for game days from 3:00pm - 10:00pm is a must. If you are not able to commit to at least 75% of the season, we ask that you do not apply.
• Must have excellent teamwork skills and exhibit a willingness to help your co-workers succeed.
• Must possess strong communication skills, an outgoing and positive attitude, and enjoy interaction with fans.
• Should exhibit a genuine enthusiasm for community involvement within the sports industry.
• Should be comfortable interacting with and being around a large group of people.

About the Team

The Rockford IceHogs, founded in 1999 and members of the American Hockey League (AHL), is a premier organization and primary development affiliate of the Chicago Blackhawks. Located in Rockford, IL, the team calls the newly renovated BMO Center its home. As the longest-running professional sports team in Rockford, the organization has developed a passionate local fan base and has set multiple attendance records over the years while establishing a strong community presence. The Rockford IceHogs’ goal is to continue providing exceptional fan experiences, elevating fan attendance, making a substantial impact in the community, and continuing their commitment to developing exceptional talent.

Pay

$15.00 per hour

Schedule

• Part-Time / Seasonal (September through April)
• Game days: 3:00pm - 10:00pm
• Must commit to the full 2026-27 AHL season, including all 36 regular-season home games, playoff games, preseason meetings, and training sessions.