Skate Sharpener

Position Title: Skate Sharpener

Semester/Year: 2026- 2027 Academic Year 

Total Positions Available: 4

Supervisor: Kevin McDonald

Pay rate: $16 per hour 

Hours per wk: 10

Start Date: 9/1/2026 

End Date: 3/31/2027

POSITION SUMMARY

Assist the Hobart and William Smith hockey programs by providing skate sharpening services.

RESPONSIBILITIES    

• Sharpen skates around practice and game schedules.
• Document and adhere to each individual player’s preference.
• Follow all necessary safety protocols when operating machinery.
• Report any machinery and equipment issues to coach or equipment staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

Prior skate sharpening experience required. This is an internal posting, and applicant must be an active member of the Hobart or William Smith hockey programs.

Application Instructions

Review of applications will begin immediately. You may be contacted by the hiring supervisor for additional information/ interview. 

Students hired into on-campus jobs must complete federal employment paperwork, including the Form I9. Students must present original documents indicating they are eligible to work in the U.S. Photocopies of documents cannot be accepted. Students should ensure they have their documents on campus or have a plan to get their documents to campus if they are hired to work on campus.