Figure Skating Instructor- Summer Camp
HOFFMAN ESTATES PARK DISTRICT 8038•Hoffman Estates, IL
•$15 - $18•Onsite
About The Position
The Figure Skating Summer Camp Instructor provides engaging, age‑appropriate instruction and supervision in a fun and supportive camp environment. Instructors lead both on‑ice and off‑ice activities while helping skaters develop fundamental skills, confidence, and a love for figure skating.
Requirements
- Strong figure skating skills with the ability to demonstrate fundamentals clearly.
- Ability to lead a group with confidence, positivity, and patience.
- Must enjoy working with children and creating an encouraging learning environment.
- Must be 16 years or older.
- Required background checks.
- SafeSport training.
- Skating/coaching credentials as applicable.
Nice To Haves
- Prior coaching or instructional experience preferred, especially with youth athletes.
- CPR/AED certified preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead on‑ice instruction focusing on skating fundamentals, edges, stroking, turns, basic jumps, spins, and performance skills appropriate to skater ability.
- Supervise and participate in off‑ice activities, including warm‑ups, stretching, conditioning, games, and team‑building activities.
- Assist with a weekly field trip to the local park district pool, ensuring skater safety, engagement, and positive behavior.
- Adapt instruction to various ages, skill levels, and learning styles.
- Encourage confidence, sportsmanship, teamwork, and respectful behavior on and off the ice.
- Maintain a safe environment by enforcing equipment requirements and following rink, camp, and SafeSport guidelines.
- Support daily camp operations including setup, group transitions, and schedule flow.
- Interact professionally with campers, parents, and fellow staff as a positive representative of the program.
- Arrive on time, prepared, and appropriately dressed for on‑ice and off‑ice activities.
- Model enthusiasm, professionalism, and a positive attitude.
- Maintain required background checks, SafeSport training, and skating/coaching credentials as applicable.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
