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

F&M Bank Arena•Clarksville, TN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Figure Skating Coach leads figure skating classes at Ford Ice Center – Clarksville, including Learn to Skate, Learn to Compete, Learn to Synchro, Aspire, synchronized skating teams, and on-ice and off-ice classes. The coach provides high-quality instruction, maintains discipline and safety, and evaluates skater performance. The role includes communicating with students’ parents about progress, schedule changes, and upcoming opportunities, and setting realistic expectations about skill levels. Coaches teach at least two classes per week and work the scheduled pre- and post-class periods for student or parent interaction. They attend required in-house meetings and on-ice workshops, as well as one teaching seminar approved by the Skating Manager. Coaches also work scheduled SS&E/USFS-sponsored shows, exhibitions, and basic skills test sessions, and may be assigned special projects or other duties by the Skating Manager. The position is part-time and non-exempt.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years old.
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in coordinating people and resources.
Maintain current Learn to Skate USA membership and certification, SafeSport certification, and concussion training.
Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Ability to teach all levels of the Learn to Skate USA curriculum.
Ability to interact successfully with a variety of people and establish effective working relationships.
Good leadership and communication skills; ability to train others to accomplish goals.
Ability to identify complex problems, review relevant information, develop and evaluate options, and implement solutions.
Figure skating or hockey knowledge and prior on-ice skating experience.
Must have personal figure skates, or hockey skates if hired directly for hockey purposes.
Confidence in skating skills and ability to make sound independent decisions and coordinate resources and responsibilities.
Must be able to skate and instruct clients, lift children, and remain mobile on the ice.
Ability to work in a cold environment and with or around water and ice, including at or below freezing temperatures for extended periods.
Excellent speaking and listening skills, including perception of speech.
Ability to perform physical activities including sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing stairs, kneeling, twisting, lifting, grasping, balancing, handling materials, and working with arms raised for prolonged periods.
Frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 75 pounds.
Qualified applicants are subject to a background check, including criminal history, driving history, and character references.

Nice To Haves

United States Figure Skating membership.
Coach ICE certification, subject to a background check.

Responsibilities

Lead figure skating classes at all levels, including Learn to Skate, Learn to Compete, Learn to Synchro, Aspire, synchronized skating teams, and on-ice and off-ice classes.
Maintain discipline and prioritize safety during instruction while evaluating skater performance.
Complete class evaluations and rosters and submit them to the Manager of Scott Hamilton Skating Academy.
Deliver high-quality instruction using a variety of skating techniques.
Return equipment and other items to skate rental after programming and leave the facility in its original condition.
Attend scheduled in-house meetings and on-ice workshops, and one teaching seminar approved by the Skating Manager.
Model professional behavior, work cohesively with other instructors, share and assist with positive teaching methods, and foster a welcoming environment for students of all experience levels.
Promote and encourage student participation in classes, shows, competitions, tournaments, teams, and other Ford Ice Center events.
Complete scheduled pre- and post-class responsibilities, including student and parent interaction; the first class of each new session requires 20 minutes of pre-class interaction.
Teach at least two classes per week or other classes, programs, or teams offered to the public.
Communicate regularly with parents about students’ progress, schedule changes, and upcoming opportunities, and help set realistic expectations for skill levels.
Work in scheduled Scott Hamilton Skating Academy/USFS-sponsored shows, exhibitions, and basic skills test sessions.
Complete special projects and other duties assigned by the Skating Manager.
Demonstrate a strong understanding of Ford Ice Center figure skating programs.