About the role
The Sensplex Facilities, the community rinks run by an affiliate of the Ottawa Senators, are hiring a Program Coordinator on a full-time contract until March 31, 2027. The coordinator works mostly from the Bell Sensplex in Ottawa's west end, with regular time at the Richcraft Sensplex and the Cavanagh Sensplex.
The job is to build, sell, and run the Sensplex hockey programs. That includes the youth spring and summer leagues, where the coordinator is the main contact for the west league, minor hockey and adult tournaments, and youth summer camps and clinics. For tournaments the coordinator handles recruitment, marketing, prizes, staffing, and supervision on the day, within each event's budget.
Day to day, the coordinator writes schedules, answers program questions, collects payments, updates the program pages on the website, and keeps waivers and revenue records on file. They also hire, train, schedule, and supervise the part-time instructors, counselors, and registration staff, and present programs to minor hockey coaches and executives.
The coordinator reports to the Senior Manager, Program Operations. The posted salary range is $43,500 to $66,600 a year, pro-rated to the length of the contract. Applications close at 5:00 pm on November 18, 2026.
Responsibilities
- Run youth spring and summer leagues as the main contact for the west league
- Plan and run minor hockey and adult tournaments, from recruiting teams to supervising game days
- Organize youth summer hockey camps and clinics
- Prepare program and league schedules and answer every program inquiry promptly
- Hire, train, schedule, and supervise part-time instructors, counselors, and desk staff
- Collect program payments and keep waivers and revenue records on file
- Promote programs at outside events and in presentations to minor hockey groups
Requirements
- A university degree or college diploma in a sports or business field
- A deep knowledge of ice hockey
- Experience with youth programs and with planning and running events
- At least two years of customer service experience
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills along with Word and Outlook
- A valid driver's licence and your own transportation
- Available evenings and some weekends and holidays
- French and English bilingualism is an asset
Ready to apply?
Submit your application directly to Ottawa Senators. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
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