If you are interested in working at Top Dog, please read the information on this page.  The next step is to send:

1. Your Resume
2. Fill out the form below

Email both to:  info@TopDogHockey.com
Enter:  Employment in the subject line

On-Ice Instructors and Camp Counselors

On-Ice Instructors:
(email resume to: heather@TopDogHockey.com)

Top Dog Hockey Camp is looking for On-Ice Coaches, and Head On-ice coaches to join our awesome staff.  Coaches must work well with kids and other staff members.  Coaches must also be able to communicate well with parents.  Coaches should be able to devise fun, challenging and engaging drills and on-ice plans within the guidelines of the Top Dog Hockey systems. We pride ourselves on ensuring players have fun while learning and working hard.

Coaches must pass a background check.  

Coaches must be available to work most of these weeks:
2024 Camp Dates:

1. June  17-21  (Tria Rink-Downtown, St. Paul)
2. June 24-28  (Tria Rink- Downtown, St Paul)
3. July 8-12  (Augsburg College, Mpls)
4. July 15-19 (Tria Rink- Downtown, St Paul)
5. July 22-26 (Tria Rink- Downtown, St Paul)
6. July 29-Aug. 2 (Tria Rink- Downtown St Paul)
7. Aug 5-9 (Dakotah Ice Arena-Prior Lake)

3-Day Weekend Skill Clinics:  We also need instructors for our 3-Day Weekend Skill Clinics.

• Instructor pay is $20-$25/hr, dependent on experience. 
• Dates: 2024 Skill Clinic Dates & Hours 

Below is a sample On-Ice Coach Weekly Schedule.  We have three groups that run each day.  This is a sample of just one.  Each schedule can shift start and end times from 45-60 minutes.   

Weekly Schedule:

• Mon:  7:30am to 4:15 pm with 1-hour break, 40 min lunch
• Tue, Wed, Thur: 7:45 am to 4:15 pm with 45-hour break, 40 min lunch
• Fri: 7:45 am to 2:15 pm, Break, 40 min lunch

Weekly Hours:

• Average of 35-37 hours per week

On-Ice Coach or On-Ice HEAD Coach Salary

• Salary range:  $650-$800/week, depending on experience and level of responsibility at camp.  

Extra benefits:

• Lunch included
• Coaches kids attend camp at deeply discounted rates
• Top Dog instructor shirt and coat provided. (Staff wears their own black track pants)
• Paid parking

Daily duties (Duties may change as needed. 

• Locker room presence is a must: coaches must check their locker room a few times during the day. 
• Help with registration and check-in on Mondays. 
• Morning On-ice Session.  Guideline provided, but coaches design their own on-ice regimen.
• Classroom Session:  Guidelines provided.
• Lunch:  Coaches eat with other staff and assist with supervision during lunch. 
• Afternoon On-Ice Session:  Guideline provided, but coaches design their own on-ice regimen.
• Video Review and Goals:  Technical equipment provided. 
• Referee:  Each coach will assist with refereeing controlled scrimmages and games.
• End of the day:  Be available at the days end to supervise the locker room, meet parents, answers any questions. 

Camp Counselor:  
(email resume to: heather@TopDogHockey.com)

Top Dog Hockey Camp counselors help coaches with their on-ice sessions, assist players with skate tying and equipment, and assist coaches with supervising their group during lunch and departure. 

The ideal counselor will be an experienced hockey player who is 16+.   We will consider 15 if you have work experience. At 15 you may play some games as well as work. Counselors must have a great attitude and communicate well with coaches, kids, and parents. We love to see former Top Dog players apply!

Counselors must be available to work most of these weeks, as noted below. We do try to assist with setting up carpools.

1. June 17-21  (Tria Rink-Downtown, St. Paul)
2. June 24-28 (Tria Rink- Downtown, St Paul)
3. July 8-12  (Augsburg College, Mpls)
4. July 15-19  (Tria Rink- Downtown, St Paul)
5. July 22-26  (Tria Rink- Downtown, St Paul)
6. July 29-Aug. 2 (Tria Rink- Downtown St Paul)
7. Aug 5-9 (Dakotah Ice Arena-Prior Lake)

Below is a sample Counselor schedule. We have three groups that run each day. This is a sample of just one. Each schedule can shift start and end times from 45-60 minutes.   

Weekly Schedule:

• Mon: 7:30 am to 4:15 pm with a 1-hour break, 40 min lunch
• Tue, Wed, Thur: 7:45 am to 4:15 pm with a 45-hour break, 40 min lunch
• Fri: 7:45 am to 2:15 pm, 40 min lunch

Weekly Hours:

• Average of 35-37 hours per week

Counselor Salary

• Salary range:  $375-550/week, depending on experience.    

Extra benefits:

• Lunch included
• Top Dog Instructor shirt, hat, and coat provided. (Staff wears their black track pants)

Daily duties (Duties may change as needed.)

• Locker room assistance for any kids in your group who need help with equipment.    
• Help with registration and check-in on Mondays. 
• Assist coach with morning on-ice Session.  
• Classroom Session:  This is when you will have a break!
• Lunch:  Counselors eat with kids and other staff and supervise during lunch. 
• Afternoon On-Ice Session:  Assist your coach with the on-ice Session. 
• Video Review and Goals:  Assist your coach with the on-ice Session. 
• Referee:  Help your coach on-ice during controlled scrimmages and games.
• End of the day:  Supervise locker room, help with equipment, and help with departure check-out.