Ice Center Skating Instructor

Ice Center Skating Instructor

Salary

$35,360.00 - $59,488.00 Annually

Location

11000 Crooked Lake Blvd, Coon Rapids, MN

Job Type

Part time

Job Number

202600419

Department

Public Works

Opening Date

05/27/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description
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Summary of Position

Join the fun and share your talents with the Coon Rapids community serving the Ice Center! Work under general direction of the Skating Director, teaching skating skills during group lessons by utilizing the Learn to Skate USA, Program, and US Figure Skating traditional test levels. Instructors encourage, teach, inspire and assists skaters in advancement through skating levels. In this rewarding opportunity you get to share your love for skating and ice skating skills and see your students grow and accomplish their development goals under your instruction!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

• Instructs group lessons individually or with assistant. (Note: instructor is responsible for finding a qualified substitute instructor for absences.)
• Responsible for end of session progress reports sent home with each student.
• Coordinates individual and/or group numbers for Ice Show.
• Assists with testing sessions.
• Attendance during regularly scheduled work hours and outside regular hours as necessary.
• Effective and respectful communication and interactions with other employees, supervisors, individuals from other organizations, and citizen customers.
• Performs other related functions as apparent or delegated.

Required Knowledge and Abilities

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

• Completion of US Figure Skating Pre-Bronze/Pre-Juvenile Singles (Free Skate) test or Coon Rapids Ice Center Apprentice Program or equivalent training program.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers.
• Promotes a favorable working relationship with all ice users.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to perform duties with tact and discretion.
• Handles confidential information appropriately.
• Ability to perform job functions with high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks, work effectively under pressure, and completes work in a timely and accurate manner with minimal supervision.

Qualifications and Other Information

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A combination of training and experience substantially equivalent to the following:

Minimum 16 years of age and skating experience as outlined above. Ability to work effectively and courteously with the public is essential.

PREFERRED:

• Successful completion of US Figure Skating Bronze/Juvenile Singles (Free Skate) test.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to stand and skate for long periods of time.
• Ability to work in cool temperatures.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or keyboards; speak intelligibly, hear and read.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must occasionally move, turn, lift and carry objects weighing up to the amount of the student skater using a jump harness, up to approximately 30 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, color vision, distance vision and depth perception.

EQUIPMENT/JOB LOCATION:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Duties performed will be primarily within the Ice Center location. This position works closely with others. Noise level in the ice center can be loud.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Must comply with organizational and departmental policies.
• Must contribute positively to a productive, inclusive, and respectful work environment.
• Must make workplace safety the top priority.
• Must know and practice the City's mission, vision and values.

The position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

The City of Coon Rapids is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the city will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Position is not eligible for benefits.

01

Do you meet the minimum qualifications below: - Minimum 16 years of age. - Skating experience: Completion of US Figure Skating Pre-Bronze Singles/Pre-Juvenile Free Skate test or Coon Rapids Ice Center Apprentice Program or equivalent training program. - Ability to work effectively and courteously with the public is essential?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you eligible for veterans preference points? The City of Coon Rapids operates under a point preference system, which awards points to qualified veterans to supplement their application. Ten points are granted to non-disabled veterans on open competitive examinations; 15 points are awarded if the veteran has a service connected compensable disability as certified by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (USDVA). To qualify for preference for a competitive exam, you must have a passing score for the position and be a qualified veteran. Qualified veteran means a citizen of the United States or a resident alien separated from active duty under honorable conditions from any branch of the United States armed forces: 1) after having served on active duty for 181 consecutive days; OR 2) by reason of disability incurred while serving on active duty; OR 3) who has met the minimum active duty required as defined by Code of Federal Regulations, Title 38, Section 3.12a; OR 4) who has active military service certified under section 401, Public Law 85-202. Active military service must be certified by the United States Secretary of Defense as active military service and a discharge under honorable conditions must be issued by the Secretary. Veterans preference may be used by the surviving spouse of a deceased veteran and by the spouse of a disabled veteran who, because of the disability, is unable to qualify. You are ineligible to receive points if are were divorced from the veteran or were widowed and have remarried. Claims must be made on this application and documentation submitted within seven days of the application deadline for the position for which you are applying. The information you provide will be used to determine your eligibility for veterans preference points. You are not required to supply this information, but we cannot award veterans preference points without it. You must submit a copy of the "Member Copy 4" of your DD214 or other military documents to substantiate the service information requested. Additional preference is awarded to qualified disabled veterans. Disabled veterans must also supply a letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Spouses applying for preference must supply the "Member Copy 4" of the veterans DD214 and the veterans letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or proof of death. Documentation must be within seven days of the application deadline. If your supporting documentation is not submitted within seven days of the application deadline, Veterans Preference Points will not be awarded.

• No, I am not requesting Veterans Preference Points
• Yes, Honorably Discharged Veteran (attach the "Member Copy 4" of the DD214 or other documentation verifying service to substantiate the services information requested to this application)
• Yes, Honorably Discharged Disabled Veteran (attach the "Member Copy 4" of the DD214 or other documentation verifying service to substantiate the services information requested AND letter from USDVA verifying active duty disability to this application)
• Spouse of Honorably Discharged Disabled Veteran (attach the "Member Copy 4" of the veterans DD214 or other documentation verifying service to substantiate the services information requested AND letter from USDVA verifying active duty disability to this application)
• Widow of Deceased Veteran (attach veterans "Member Copy 4" of the DD214 or other documentation verifying service to substantiate the services information requested AND proof of death to this application)
• Widow of Deceased Disabled Veteran Who Was Disabled at Time of Death (attach the "Member Copy 4" of the veterans DD214 (or other documentation verifying service to substantiate the services information requested, letter from USDVA verifying active duty disability, and proof of death to this application)

03

By checking yes below, you indicate you have thoroughly completed the City application, which includes providing all previous employers and reasons for leaving all past jobs. Incomplete responses or a response that refers us to "See Resume" or "See Previous Response" may disqualify your application. If you havent thoroughly completed the application, you will need to go back and complete the information to be considered an applicant. Additionally, you acknowledge that you have completed all of the supplemental questions. Failure to provide complete responses to all of the supplemental questions may negatively impact further advancement in the hiring process. I have read and understand the above instructions regarding my application.

• Yes
• No

04

Please include your US Figure Skating/Learn to Skate USA or ISI member number.

05

Have you successfully completed the US Figure Skating Pre-Silver/Intermediate Free Skate test, Coon Rapids Ice Center Apprentice Program, or equivalent training program?

• Yes
• No

06

If you answered yes to the previous question, which program did you complete? If none, please type N/A.

07

Do you have experience teaching basic skating skills (basic skating, crossovers, turns, edges, etc.)?

• Yes
• No

08

Do you have experience working with the public?

• Yes
• No

09

What do you think is the most important skill for figure skaters to learn?

Required Question

Employer City of Coon Rapids

Address 11155 Robinson Drive

Coon Rapids, Minnesota, 55433

Phone 763-767-6413

Website http://coonrapidsmn.gov/