Part-Time - Skating Coach, Ford Ice Center - Clarksville

The Nashville Predators Hockey Club•Clarksville, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Sabertooth Sports & Entertainment (SS&E) is seeking a part-time Figure Skating Coach for the Ford Ice Center in Clarksville. This role is part of the Rink Programming department and reports to the Skating Manager. The coach will lead figure skating classes at various levels, ensuring discipline and safety at all times. Responsibilities include delivering high-quality instruction, completing evaluations, attending meetings and workshops, and promoting student participation in events. The position requires a minimum of two classes per week and continuous communication with parents regarding student progress. The coach will also participate in sponsored shows, exhibitions, and test sessions, and may be assigned special projects.

Requirements

Must be 16 years old.
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in coordination of people and resources.
Maintain the following current certifications, memberships, and trainings: Learn to Skate USA Membership, Learn to Skate USA Certification, SafeSport Certification, Concussion Training.
Ability to teach all levels of the Learn to Skate USA curriculum.
Must have figure skating/hockey knowledge.
Must have prior on-ice skating experience.
Must have personal figure skates (or hockey skates, if hired directly for hockey purposes).
Must be confident of skills and have the ability to make sound, independent decisions; be able to coordinate resources and responsibilities and be able to get along well with others.
Must have strong leadership qualities.

Nice To Haves

Preferred certifications, memberships, and trainings: United States Figure Skating Membership, Coach ICE Certification; subject to a background check.
Strong decision making and problem-solving skills a must.
Able to interact successfully with a variety of people.
Must have good leadership and excellent communication skills and be able to establish effective working relationships with many different people.
Must be good at identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Must be able to train others to accomplish goals.

Responsibilities

Leads figure skating classes at all levels (Learn to Skate, Learn to Compete, Learn to Synchro, Aspire, Synchronized Skating Teams), while maintaining discipline and safety at all times.
Completes class evaluations and rosters, and turns them into the Manager of Scott Hamilton Skating Academy.
Delivers high-quality instruction using a variety of skating techniques.
Returns all equipment and items to skate rental at the conclusion of programming and leaves the facility in the condition it was found upon arrival.
Attends all scheduled in-house meetings and on-ice workshops as required, as well as one teaching seminar approved by the Skating Manager.
Serves as an example to all by exhibiting professional behavior at all times, including working together as a cohesive team with other instructors, sharing and assisting with positive teaching methods, and instilling a welcoming environment to students at all experience levels.
Prioritizes skater safety at all times, while also evaluating skater performance.
Promotes and encourages student participation in classes, shows, competitions, tournaments, teams, and other special events offered by Ford Ice Center.
Scheduled work time includes pre and post class responsibilities. Skating coaches will be scheduled 15 minutes before and 5 minutes after each class for student and/or parent interaction. The first class of each new session requires 20 minutes of pre-class interaction. All skating coaches’ availability must meet this requirement.
Teaches a minimum of two (2) classes per week or any other classes, programs, or teams that may be offered to the public.
Communicates on a continuous basis with the parents of the students in their classes, including keeping them up to date on their child’s progress, changes in schedule, and upcoming opportunities at Ford Ice Center and prepares them for realistic expectations concerning skill level.
Works in all Scott Hamilton Skating Academy/U.S. Figure Skating (USFS) sponsored shows, exhibitions, and basic skills test sessions when scheduled.
Responsible for special projects as assigned by the Skating Manager.
Demonstrates a strong understanding of all Ford Ice Center figure skating programs.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Skating Manager.