Hockey/Skating Instructor
About The Position
Academies Assistants, Jr. Hockey/Skating Instructors, and Hockey/Skating Instructors provide support to hockey and skating academies. These positions are not eligible for remote work. The Hockey/Skating Instructor role involves leading instruction for participants of all ages in a safe and professional manner, following the Dallas Stars Basic Skills program, and assisting in evaluating students for placement. This role also includes actively recruiting new skaters and lesson participants, executing policies and procedures, educating the public on equipment and safety, communicating with staff and patrons, keeping management and parents informed, and understanding emergency procedures.
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of hockey and/or skating experience
- Jr. Hockey/Skating Instructors must be able to demonstrate all elements of the Basic Skills Curriculum
- Hockey/Skating Instructors must be a member of ISI or US Figure Skating with a comprehensive understanding of figure skating levels and requirements
- Hockey/Skating Instructors must have completed SafeSport training
- Ability to communicate effectively while working independently and as a team player
- Follow all rink rules, policies, and procedures
Nice To Haves
- First aid, CPR, and AED training is preferred
Responsibilities
- Assist in the set-up and clean-up of group classes, grass roots programs, and kids’ camps
- Complete off-ice safety orientation and assist skaters with entering and exiting the ice surface
- Guide skaters to appropriate class locations
- Assist customers on ice, as needed
- Demonstrate skills and elements as needed in Basic Skills Curriculum
- Actively recruit new skaters and lesson participants
- Lead instruction for participants of all ages in a safe and professional manner
- Follow Hockey and/or Skating Academy instructions set forth by the Dallas Stars Basic Skills program and assist in evaluating students for placement
- Execute policies and procedures professionally and accurately
- Educate the public on proper equipment and safety procedures required for on-ice activities
- Communicate clearly with staff and patrons
- Assist in keeping facility management and parents informed of activities and problems
- Understand emergency procedures for equipment and evacuation of the building
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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