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Welcome Center Specialist | Part-Time | Berger Foundation Iceplex
Company : Dallas Convention Center
Location : Palm Desert, CA, 92211
Job Type : Part Time
Date Posted : 7 January 2026
Oak View Group
Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.
Position Summary
The Welcome Center Specialist will support the Berger Foundation Iceplex guest experience, point of sale front desk, and programming activity. This will include cross-collaboration with program leaders for youth hockey, adult hockey, figure skating, and in-venue events to maximize efficiency and customer communication.
This role pays an hourly rate of $20.00
Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching.
This position will remain open until December 31, 2025.
About the Venue
The One Valley Foundation serves as the philanthropic arm of our organization’s commitment to our community. The Foundation’s goal is to have all money raised remain in our Valley, serving all 9 cities. The One Valley Foundation is committed to ensuring an inclusive community for our fans, united through a shared passion for sports. We aim to create greater opportunity and impact across the Coachella Valley through a variety of programs and legacy events focused on our three core pillars of Education, Community and Access to Hockey.Responsibilities
- Establish the Berger Foundation Iceplex as the predominant ice facility in the Coachella Valley through excellent customer service.
- Provides efficient, gracious, and professional guest service and look for opportunities to enhance the guest experience.
- Front desk responsibilities
- checking-in program participants
- conduct point of sale transactions concessions, skate rentals, skate sharpening, drop-in activities, and program registration
- welcome the public, provide venue information and directions
- Professionally and accurately execute policies and procedures
- Intake and outtake of skate and equipment rentals for the public
- Help with sizing, lacing & cleaning skates upon return
- Support birthday party schedules, set-up, and execution
- Communicate clearly and professionally with guests and staff
- Execute policies and procedures professionally and accurately
- Accurately handle register transactions
- Process transactions for purchases and rentals
- Daily cleaning tasks within the department
- Support in-rink concessions – pizza, popcorn, snacks, and drinks service & sales
- Attend all required training sessions and staff meetings
- Maintain a clean and safe facility
- Responsible for alerting managers to any unsafe or potentially hazardous ice conditions
Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Recreation facility or other customer service front desk experience
- Cash & sales transaction management
- League, facility schedule management
- Strong verbal communication skills, with the ability to present and communicate with customers
- A high degree of personal integrity and consistently put the interests of the organization first
- Excellent communicator
Preferred Experience & Qualifications:
- Experience with youth sports at the recreational and elite level
- Understanding of event and on-ice programming
- 2+ years work experience at an ice facility or other related sports complex
- Experience with sports scheduling software (preferably DAYSMART)
Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference
At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.
Palm Desert, CA
Frequently asked questions
The specialist enhances guest experiences by managing front desk operations, handling skate rentals, and coordinating event schedules. Their focus on clear communication and efficient service ensures visitors enjoy seamless interactions at the Berger Foundation Iceplex, strengthening its reputation in the Coachella Valley's recreational scene.
Strong verbal communication, cash transaction accuracy, and familiarity with sports scheduling software like Daysmart are key. Experience in youth sports or ice facility environments further boosts effectiveness in addressing customer needs and managing busy event-based workflows.
Daily tasks include greeting guests, processing registrations and rentals, supporting concessions sales, and maintaining a safe, clean environment. The role also involves collaborating with program leaders for youth and adult hockey, ensuring smooth event execution within the Berger Foundation Iceplex.
The Dallas Convention Center promotes inclusivity and community engagement, which encourages specialists to foster welcoming atmospheres. Employees benefit from a diverse team culture focused on innovation and service excellence, enhancing job satisfaction and guest interactions.
By managing front desk and program coordination tasks, specialists help elevate the iceplex as a community hub. Their role supports youth hockey and figure skating accessibility, aligning with the venue's mission to unify local sports fans and broaden recreational opportunities.
This position offers an hourly pay rate of $20.00, which aligns competitively with part-time recreational facility roles in the Palm Desert area, reflecting the specialized customer service and sports venue management skills required.
Yes, part-time employees enjoy access to a 401(k) savings plan with matching contributions, providing a valuable long-term financial benefit uncommon in many part-time sports facility roles.
Palm Desert sees moderate competition for recreational facility roles, with seasonal fluctuations tied to event schedules. Candidates with prior ice rink or youth sports experience tend to stand out, especially amid growing community interest in active lifestyle opportunities.
Traffic congestion in Coachella Valley can vary, but most residents experience manageable commutes to Berger Foundation Iceplex. Proximity to major routes like Highway 111 helps keep travel times reasonable, making it feasible for part-time workers balancing other commitments.
Combining venue management expertise with a focus on ice sports programming, this role offers a blend of customer service and event support rarely found in standard front desk jobs. The company’s commitment to diversity and local impact further distinguishes the work culture.