Official - Off Ice

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Job Duties

• Timing the game from stoppage to stoppage.
• Resetting the clock when necessary. 
• Monitoring that the clock is functioning properly.
• Timing intermissions and both official and commercial time-outs.
• Timing all penalties assessed by the Referees. 
• Ensuring that penalties are recorded accurately in the NHL records.
• Ensuring players are released from the penalty box at the appropriate times.
• Assisting the Referees with determining the on-ice strength when multiple penalties are assessed.
• Managing the penalty box area in conjunction with the Penalty Timekeeper.
• Releasing players at the appropriate time upon the expiration of their penalties.
• Replacing game pucks when they leave the ice surface and/or at other times per league guidelines.
• Maintaining a backup stopwatch for the game clock.
• Monitoring the video replay headset in case video reviews and/or game clock adjustments are required. 
• Managing commercial time-outs based on established League guidelines. 
• Communicating with the broadcasters, On-Ice Officials, and fellow Off-Ice Officials when commercial time-outs are upcoming and when they are about to be completed.
• Illuminating the red light when the Referee signals that a goal has been scored.
• Making the official decision on all goals, including the goal scorer and those worthy of receiving an assist.
• Reporting this information to the Off-Ice Official responsible for entering information into the scoring system and to the Public Address Announcer.
• Reviewing all scoring plays on video to ensure accuracy.
• Accurately interpreting the events of the game and recording them in the League scoring system.
• Making instantaneous decisions on hits, shots, missed shots, blocked shots, giveaways, takeaways, goals and assists, penalties, and other pertinent game events.
• Verbalizing events so that nothing is missed by those entering them into the scoring system computers.
• Reviewing events on video to verify decisions or make changes for accuracy.
• Reviewing all close plays at the net and communicating effectively with the technician, On-Ice Officials, and the NHL Situation Room to accurately determine the legitimacy of all goals and potential goals.
• Must be available one to two hours prior to game time and until the game reports are completed.
• Must be available for all pre-season, regular-season, and post-season games from October through June.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Skills:

• Significant knowledge of hockey, preferably as an On-Ice or Off-Ice Official, player, or coach at the Professional, Major Junior, College, or Minor Professional level.
• College degree preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Significant understanding of scoring systems used in professional sports leagues.
• Excellent understanding of the playing rules, bylaws, and scoring pertinent to the AHL, including a current understanding of AHL scoring and statistics.
• Strong computer skills, including but not limited to Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand AHL playing rules, bulletins, policies, and procedures as distributed by the AHL.
• Ability to operate video review equipment, communication equipment, and other technology introduced by the League to effectively officiate the game.
• Ability to work effectively within a high-pressure, time-sensitive environment with extreme focus and concentration.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to demonstrate a calm demeanor, discretion, and professionalism in potentially emotional situations.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, when required.