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Learn to Skate Assistant Coach

WEST SHORE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

  • scottville, MI
  • 15 days ago
  • $15–$20 Per Hour

Highlights

The part-time Assistant Learn to Skate Coach supports the Head Coach in developing skaters skills in a positive, safe, and encouraging environment, and helps foster teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship. Position can involve sitting, standing, walking, running, stooping, lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling.

Numbers & Facts

Locationscottville, MI
Salary$15–$20 Per Hour

Description

Learn to Skate Assistant Coach

Location

3000 N Stiles Rd, Scottville, MI

Job Type

Provisional Employee

Job Number

0001

Department

Recreational Services

Opening Date

07/17/2026

Closing Date

9/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

  • Description
  • Benefits

Description

The part-time Assistant Learn to Skate Coach supports the Head Coach in developing skaters skills in a positive, safe, and encouraging environment, and helps foster teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship. This position reports to the Learn to Skate Head Coach.

Job Duties

  • Assist the Head Coach with planning and conducting on-ice practices.

  • Teach and demonstrate proper skating techniques, including:

  • Forward and backward skating

  • Edge work

  • Crossovers

  • Starts and stops

  • Agility and speed development

  • Provide individual feedback and encouragement to athletes.

  • Help maintain a safe and organized practice environment.

  • Assist during games, clinics, camps, and special events as needed.

  • Set up and organize practice equipment before and after sessions.

  • Communicate professionally with players, parents, and coaching staff.

  • Promote teamwork, respect, and a positive attitude among participants.

  • Follow all organization, league, and SafeSport policies and procedures.

Qualifications

  • Previous hockey or figure skating experience with strong skating fundamentals.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work with athletes of various ages and skill levels.
  • Reliable, punctual, and enthusiastic.
  • Current coaching certifications (or willingness to obtain), such as:
  • Learn to Skate USA certification
  • SafeSport Training

Prior coaching or teaching experience preferred but not required.

Working conditions are cold climate. Position can involve sitting, standing, walking, running, stooping, lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling.

  • Ability to skate for extended periods.
  • Lift and move equipment weighing up to 30 pounds.
  • Stand, bend, and demonstrate skating techniques throughout practices.

Sessions are held on Sunday afternoons for 2-3 hours with 3-4 sessions per season.

Compensation

$15-$20 hourly wage commensurate with experience and qualifications

Free admission to public skate

West Shore Community College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to achieving excellence and strength through diversity. ADA compliance requires the College to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. The College enforces a drug-free workplace; successful applicants may be required to submit to drug testing.

This position is a non-benefited position.

Employer West Shore Community College

Address 3000 N Stiles Rd.

Scottville, Michigan, 49454

Phone (231)843-5986

Website http://www.westshore.edu

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