How to hire a skating rink manager

How to hire a skating rink manager, step by step

Here's a step-by-step skating rink manager hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a skating rink manager job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new skating rink manager
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The skating rink manager hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a skating rink manager to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a skating rink manager that fits the bill.

   This list shows salaries for various types of skating rink managers.

   Type of Skating Rink Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   Skating Rink Manager		$11-48
   Project Administrator	A project administrator is a professional who assists the project manager in the preparation, reporting, and analysis of projects. Project administrators are given tasks with administrative responsibilities such as managing the budget for supply orders, coordinating meetings with contractors, and doing site visits... Show more	$15-39
   Internship Director	An internship director is responsible for supporting the organization's director by observing and monitoring business operations, reviewing the project management of every department to meet the successful project deliverables. Internship directors shadow each department's head, and even employees, to understand complex processes and recommend strategic solutions to maximize productivity and deliver high-quality services to the clients... Show more	$19-46

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Ice Rink
   • Customer Service
   • Front Desk

   Responsibilities:

   • Lead a group of 80 students employees to make the bowling alley in college works well, as a part-time job.
   • Manage scheduling and payroll activities.
   • Introduce and install a new POS system that increase accountability and provide improved daily control over assets.
   • Introduce and install a new POS system that increase accountability and provide improved daily control over assets.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your skating rink manager job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A skating rink manager can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, skating rink managers' average salary in nebraska is 54% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level skating rink managers 76% less than senior-level skating rink managers.
   • Certifications. A skating rink manager with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a skating rink manager's salary.

   Average skating rink manager salary

   $49,945yearly

   $24.01 hourly rate

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   Entry-level skating rink manager salary

   $24,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 20, 2025

4. Writing a skating rink manager job description

   A job description for a skating rink manager role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a skating rink manager job description:

   Skating rink manager job description example

   Employer: JD Franks Group
   
   Looking for a way to apply that boundless enthusiasm you wake up with every morning? We can help. At SONIC, you get great pay, flexible hours and a cool uniform-while doing the job you love.
   
   As a SONIC Carhop, you are part of an elite group, filling a role offered by no other company. Being a Carhop (aka super cool food server) is like being an astronaut, only you work in a drive-in restaurant instead of space, and the food's way better. You're responsible for serving and delivering that food safely and efficiently, ensuring our guests have a truly out-of-this-world experience at SONIC Drive-In restaurants.
   
   SONIC Carhop/Skating Carhop server duties may include:
   
   * Ensuring that all restaurant menu items meet operational standards
   * Greeting all guests in a polite and friendly manner with a smile
   * Making accurate change quickly and efficiently for restaurant guests
   * Carrying and balancing a tray weighing up to 25 pounds
   * Serving our guests in a timely manner
   * Clearing trays from our guests' cars
   
   Depending upon the employment practices of the individual SONIC Drive-In restaurant owner, some SONIC Drive-Ins employ Skating Carhop servers:
   
   * Skating Carhop servers are unique to the SONIC Drive-In restaurant brand and bring a special "surprise and delight" element to the guest experience.
   * Skating Carhop servers must complete the SONIC Skating Training Program.
   * Upon successful completion of this program, Skating Carhops perform the above duties while roller skating.
   
   In the words of one of our Skating Carhop servers:
   
   "From where I'm skating, working at SONIC is a blast and the tips are great too!" Carhop/Skating Carhop server requirements:
   
   ●Ability to work irregular hours, nights, weekends and holidays
   
   ●Ability to be flexible in all situations based on business need
   
   ●Effective communication skills; basic math and reading skills
   
   ●Willingness to abide by the appearance, uniform and hygiene standards at SONIC
   
   Skating Carhop server requirements:
   
   ●Successfully completed assigned SONIC Skating Training Program
   
   ●Roller skate proficiently and frequently on various surfaces when delivering food
   
   ●Ability to continuously stand, balance and carry a tray, and sweep while roller skating
   
   ●General knowledge and understanding of the restaurant industry or retail operations preferred, but not required
   
   Additional Carhop/Skating Carhop server Qualifications…
   
   ●Friendly and smiling faces that enjoy providing courteous service to our restaurant guests!
   
   ●A willingness to cross-train on all the stations - it never gets boring here!
   
   ●A team player keen on cleanliness and safety.
   
   Sure, classic cars and vintage threads may be things of the past, but the Sonic Drive-In experience will always be groovy, right on, awesome, wicked, fab, the bee's knees, cruisin' . . . you get the picture! It's downright sensational!!
   
   All that's missing is you, so APPLY TODAY!
   
   SONIC and its independent franchise owners are Equal Opportunity Employers.

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5. Post your job

   To find skating rink managers for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any skating rink managers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level skating rink managers with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your skating rink manager job on Zippia to find and recruit skating rink manager candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with skating rink manager candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new skating rink manager

   Once you've found the skating rink manager candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new skating rink manager. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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