Ice Skating Instructors, Part-Time
Under the supervision of the General Manager and Skating Director, primary responsibilities will include instructional and supervisory ice activities.
Job Summary: Responsible for teaching basic fundamentals of ice skating in group and one-on-one settings.
- Demonstrate proper use of equipment, techniques and methods of proper movements to achieve proficiency in basic skills.
- Follow the United States Figure Skating Basic Skills program format.
- Explain and enforces safety, rules, and regulations.
- Keep records and helps coordinate events.
- Keeping the Skating Director, General Manager and parents informed of progress and any issues that may arise.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Arrive on time and prepared.
- Notify Skating Director at least 72 hours in advance of any planned absences.
- Assist with student check-in beginning 15 minutes before scheduled class start time.
- Provide ice skating instruction to students of all ages using the United States Figure Skating Basic Skills program, instructing students in all elements of class level.
- Maintain a positive, upbeat and fun class environment using age-appropriate games and props to keep students moving and engaged.
- Assist Skating Director with determining student placement and class combinations.
- Assist participants, providing support and extra direction as needed or requested by the Skating Director.
- Encourage appropriate behavior of students.
- Dress appropriately:
- Solid color pants (white, black or khaki preferred)
- Staff jacket
- Respect participants, parents and staff.
- Refrain from speaking negatively about the participants, other instructors or parents.
- Use appropriate language.
- Refrain from yelling at, hitting or verbally abusing the participants.
- Notify the Skating Director immediately of difficult behaviors and/or unsafe situations.
- Be available for a minimum of four hours of private instruction per week.
- Enter and update availability for private instruction using Mindbody scheduling system.
- Attend training sessions as directed by the Skating Director and/or General Manager.
- Participate in special events as requested by the Skating Director and/or General Manager.
Qualifications:
- Must be at least 16 Years of age.
- Must have passed USFS Free Skate 1 or equivalent Program.
- Must be able to work with students of all ages, including young children.
- Must have been a skating assistant for at least 1 year.
- Must possess maturity and sound judgment.
- Must be reliable and responsible.
Skills, Experience, and Personal Traits:
- Previous coaching experience preferred
- Knowledge United States Figure Skating Basic Skills program format
- Knowledge of generally accepted teaching techniques
- Skill in managing large groups of skaters (i.e. youth / mixed ages).
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other instructors, Skating Director and parents.
- Ability to motivate and energize students.
- Energy, assertiveness, initiative, creativity, and willingness to try new approaches and techniques.
*You must complete entire application process in order to be considered for a position.