Hockey Instructor, Level 1

Anaheim Ducks Hockey Club•Lakewood, CO

23h•$21

About The Position

A great experience starts with you! The Rinks aims to provide a great experience for employees and guests alike! Join the team and become part of an industry-leading sports and entertainment organization. Once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you! Thanks for your interest in working on our team! A skate on every foot, a hockey jersey on every back! The Rinks develops hockey programs within our local area and beyond. Our program’s success begins with providing our guests with a great experience at our facilities. Hockey Instructors are the instrumental staff responsible for upholding our Rinks standards while making the guest experience great. Hockey Instructors should be dynamic, keep players engaged, organized, and safe, and ensure that the players have fun. Hockey Instructors, Level 1 are responsible for assisting on and off the ice and teaching at skill development stations for all Hockey Development programs. The Rinks Development Program launched in 2009, and consists of seven local hockey and skating facilities throughout Southern California: six ice rinks - Anaheim ICE, Lakewood ICE, Westminster ICE, Yorba Linda ICE, Poway ICE and Great Park ICE, as well as one inline facility - Irvine Inline. The Rinks offer a variety of hockey and skating programs for participants of all ages and ability levels. The Rinks is home to thousands of youth and adult hockey players as well as recreational skaters to competitive Olympic figure skaters. The Rinks organization is proud to be part of Anaheim Ducks & San Diego Gulls Hockey Clubs and Honda Center. For information about your personal information Company collects and how the Company uses, stores, shares, and otherwise manages your information, click here: https://www.therinks.com/privacy-policy/

Requirements

Minimum 18 years of age
Must have 3 years of hockey experience
Can demonstrate on-ice hockey skills
Meet all USA Hockey and CAHA screening requirements and hold a Level 1 or 2 USA Hockey coaching credential
Must be able to ice skate and lift and carry up to 25 pounds while skating
Excellent interpersonal skills and strong leadership skills
Able to excel in a team atmosphere
Demonstrate a fun, energetic, and outgoing personality
Organized; can multi-task and solve problems in a fast-paced work environment
Flexible schedule; must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required
Team player who enjoys working in a team environment
Have knowledge and a clear understanding of the USA Hockey American Development Model Association Program (ADM)
Possess a valid driver’s license, automobile liability insurance, and a good driving record
Customer service oriented
Hardworking, detail-oriented, and results-oriented
Project a professional image that reflects our Rinks company values
Passion for teaching
Possesses dynamic characteristics – energetic, assertive, driven, enthusiastic, and fun
Education - High School Diploma or Equivalent
Certifications Required – USA Hockey Certification, Safe Sport, and other CAHA state requirements
Experience Required - 1-2 Year

Nice To Haves

Previous marketing and promotional event experience preferred

Responsibilities

Assist Learn to Play Hockey programming on and off-ice activities, including check-in, assisting players with gear, rink supplies set up, and other assigned duties
Assist Hockey Initiation programs, including teaching skill development stations
Support all Rinks hockey programs and assist skill development for all assigned Rinks programs, including rec-league clinics and practices
Be a positive ambassador for the sport of hockey and The Rinks
Hockey Coaches/Instructors are responsible for assisting at Hockey Initiation, Ducks Learn to Play Hockey, Score a Goal, Little Ducks, Hockey Camps, and coach Rink teams as assigned
Hockey Instructors should be at the Rink at least 30 minutes before scheduled sessions and be ready to go onto the ice 15 minutes before players take the ice
Meet with the Head Hockey Coach/ Instructor before scheduled sessions to review on ice plan
Interact with players and parents before taking the ice
Assist with ice set up, pucks, nets, etc.
Set a standard for development by using positive reinforcement when coaching
Stop and teach, be present and friendly, interact with all participants, and make it fun
Stay with your assigned skill station and keep the group organized
Be familiar with Rinks “Next Steps” Programs
Make sure all interactions with players are fun and productive
Attend monthly Rinks “Power Play” team building sessions
Other duties as assigned