Internship Positions

Hockey Operations

Scouting and Recruiting

Assist in identifying and evaluating potential players by attending games, reviewing game footage, and analyzing player statistics. Help maintain and update scouting reports and databases, ensuring detailed and accurate information on prospective players.

Video and Analytics

Assist in recording and analyzing game footage to provide insights on player performance and team strategies. Help edit and organize video content for coaching reviews, create highlight reels, and maintain a video library. Analyze statistical data to identify trends, support game preparation with detailed reports, and collaborate with the coaching staff to enhance overall team performance.

Gameday Operations

Play by Play Announcer

Provide live, detailed commentary for the Ontario Junior Reign broadcast, describing the action as it unfolds to keep fans engaged and informed. Announce player movements, goals, assists, and penalties, ensuring accurate and exciting coverage of the game. Additionally, they might prepare by researching team and player statistics, and coordinating with the color commentator.

Broadcast Assistant

Assist in the broadcast of home games through preparation of gameday scripts, setting up of audio and computer hardware, preparation of video equipment, and operate game day camera.

Time Keeper

Responsible for accurately recording game scores and player statistics during games. Update the scoresheet with goals, assists, penalties, and ensure the official sheet is maintained.

Accurately keep track of game time during matches. Operate the game clock, record penalties, and ensure the correct timing of periods, stoppages, and intermissions.

Security

Assist in ensuring the safety of fans, players, and staff during games and events. Enforce security protocols, and assist with crowd control. Coordinate emergency response plans and manage access control to restricted areas.

Merchandise Sales

Assist in the operation of merchandise sales during games. Help set-up and maintain merchandise tables inside Center Ice Arena where transactions are handled, and provide excellent customer service to fans. Assist in the tracking of sales data to optimize inventory levels and identify popular items.

Public Address Announcer

Announce goals, penalties, player introductions, and other key events, as well as engage with the audience with energetic and informative updates. Additionally, assist in scripting announcements, coordinating with the event staff, and promoting upcoming games and events to enhance the overall fan experience.

DJ

Responsible for enhancing the game day atmosphere by selecting and playing music during games and events. Assist in creating playlists that energize the crowd, align with the team's brand, and respond to the flow of the game. Manage the audio equipment, coordinate with the event staff for timing and announcements, and engage with fans to boost their game day experience.

Marketing and Sales

Community Ambassador

Assist in building relationships with local organizations, schools, and businesses to promote the team and engage the community. Help plan and execute community events, appearances, and charitable activities for players to represent the team at local functions. Additionally, collaborate with Group Sales to identify and target potential group attendees, coordinating special events and programs to attract large groups.

Sales Team

Research potential sponsors, prepare proposals, and participate in outreach efforts. Help develop and execute targeted marketing campaigns using social media, and email newsletters to boost ticket sales. Analyze sales data to identify trends and opportunities. Ensure effective communication with sponsors to maintain strong relationships and fulfill sponsorship agreements.

Group Sales

Assist in identifying and targeting groups such as schools, businesses, and community organizations to sell bulk tickets. Help develop and execute sales strategies, create promotional materials, and conduct outreach via phone, email, and in-person meetings. Manage group bookings, coordinate special group events or experiences, and ensure excellent customer service to enhance group attendees' overall experience.

Promotional/Street Team

Coordinate and participate in promotional activities such as giveaways or special events to create audience engagement, retention, and improve overall fan experience.

Copywriter

Create compelling and engaging content for social media, the Ontario Junior Reign website, email campaigns, and marketing materials. Assist in writing press releases, game recaps, and promotional copy for advertisements and newsletters.

Graphic Designer

Create visually engaging content for marketing materials, social media, and the team's website. Assist in designing promotional graphics, posters, and merchandise. Collaborate with other departments to support various campaigns and events.

Photographer

Capture high-quality photographs during games and team events. Assist in editing photos for use in marketing materials, social media, and our website.

Social Media Team

Responsible for the OJR's interactions with the public by implementing social media platforms' content strategies. Duties include analyzing engagement data, identifying trends in customer interactions and planning digital campaigns to build community online.

Testimonials

Ryan Kearney

Director of Hockey Operations - Colgate Women's Hockey

“My internship experience with the Ontario Jr Reign allowed me to develop professionally and learn more about a hockey career. Being able to work daily with the coaches, players, business, and support staff allowed me to gain a versatile skillset to advance my career in hockey operations. I was able to gain many different experiences working behind the scenes of a hockey program. During my internship experience, I was able to work on hockey operations, social media, and gamely operations. In working with the Jr Reign staff, they were incredibly receptive to new ideas and feedback that allowed me to grow and take an initiative that allowed me to grow in the position. Being there on a day-to-day basis with a hockey team was a goal of mine and this internship allowed me to touch so many different aspects of the Ontario Jr Reign program.”

Tristan Chester

Business and Hockey Operations Intern, Ontario Jr Reign, USPHL

"As a Business and Hockey Operations Intern, I was fortunate to be involved in a variety of aspects of the Ontario Jr. Reign hockey organization. I had the opportunity to work with several members of the Jr. Reign’s excellent leadership team, including General Manager and Head Coach, Chief Marketing Officer, Director of Operations, and other coaching staff during the internship. General Manager and Head Coach Jeremy Blumes was particularly helpful throughout my internship process, who mentored me within the hockey and management space and pushed me to excel by learning something new every day. My role in business operations allowed me to assist the organization in developing positive relationships with fans, clients, and community members. Planning ways to improve community and in-game promotions, identifying potential sponsors, and reaching out to local nonprofits and local community organizations for the Reign to partner with diversified my professional experience. My work within hockey operations was a great experience as well. I had the opportunity to use Instat to analyze players and teams, which was later used for player and strategy development. As a lifelong learner, this process allowed me to continue to grow my knowledge of hockey and analytics, as well as contribute and have a positive impact to help the team find success. My time assessing future talent, communicating with prospective players and their coaches, and conversing with agents and scouts allowed me to further apply and develop my hockey knowledge from a management perspective. I am thankful to have had the opportunity to intern with the Ontario Jr. Reign, and I am appreciative of the support I received from all of the staff. I know the skills, knowledge, and connections I developed during my time with the organization will help me excel as I finish my MBA program and move forward with my career.”

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