Arena Conversion Crew Member

Also called: Changeover Crew

Transforms arenas between events, like turning a hockey rink into a basketball court overnight.

A day in the life

They lay insulated floor panels over ice, build the basketball court, move seats, and set up stages for concerts. Some arenas convert in under three hours.

Pay over a career

Starting
$28k
Typical
$36k
High
$50k

Estimate; often part-time or union.

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

No formal education, about 0 years after high school. No education required; arenas train you on the job to move floors, seats and equipment safely, often on overnight shifts.

Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.

Outlook

Growing about average. Steady.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk for 10 years. Turning a rink into a basketball court overnight is physical teamwork.

Could start right away

Age 18+. One way to start: Apply to your local arena's operations or event staff team

Start now, in high school

Classes: Physical education, Construction trades CTE, Woodshop.

Official data: O*NET occupation 39-3099.

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