Ice Skate/Hockey Instructor 1 and 2

Bend Metro and Park Recreation District•Bend, OR

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Come join our Pavilion Team as an Ice-Skating and/or Hockey Instructor. Bend Park and Recreation District Play for Life! About the job: Ice Skating and Hockey Instructor 1s teach basic youth and adult instructional programs providing a safe, successful and fun learning experience for participants. Teach the progressive skills that are fundamental to the sport. Promote an environment consistent with program philosophies and goals. Ice Skating and Hockey Instructor 2s teach all levels of progressive youth and adult instructional programs. The Ice Skate/Hockey Instructor 2 is distinguished from the Ice Skating/Hockey Instructor 1 by providing leadership, as well as the experience and ability to teach all class levels in our BPRD programming.

Requirements

Strong Knowledge of: Hockey or figure skating instruction including the fundamental skills of the sport; Safety guidelines related to assignment; Child development and age-appropriate learning and communication strategies; Behavior and class management skills;
Skill and Ability to: Plan, organize and lead classes toward determined goals; Communicate clearly and effectively with and motivate people of all ages and abilities, particularly children; Exceptional ability to work cooperatively with others, follow through on directions and create a positive, respectful and constructive relationship with staff and the public.
Physical ability to perform the duties associated with this position.
Strong Knowledge of: Hockey or figure skating instruction and ability to teach independently; Safety guidelines related to assignment; Demonstrates initiative & exercises some independent decision making; Child development and age appropriate learning and communication strategies; Teaching methods, practices and progressions for a wide range abilities and ages.
Skill and Ability to: Ice skate or play hockey at an intermediate to advanced level.
Plan, organize and lead classes toward determined goals
Communicate effectively with and to motivate youth and adult of various ages and abilities
Lead and mentor newer instructors
Demonstrate strong technical competency in skills teaching
Physical ability to perform the duties
Work cooperatively with others and create a positive, respectful and constructive relationship with staff and the general public.
Must be a minimum of 15 years of age; AND Currently attending high school; OR Must have knowledge of instruction fundamentals skills of ice skating/hockey.
Must be a minimum of 16 years of age; AND Currently attending high school; AND Some previous work, training/certification or volunteer experience related to ice hockey or ice skating; AND Ability to meet all BPRD skate/hockey instructor position skills and abilities; OR Any satisfactory combination of education, experience and training.

Nice To Haves

Prior coaching, teaching or child development experience.
First Aid/CPR - preferred

Responsibilities

Instructs and supervises participants in ice skating and hockey instructing programs.
Ensures safe use of facilities.
Maintains security of facility.
Reports vandalism and theft.
Maintains all required records and forms.
Responds to accidents and incident according to procedures.
Set up and break down of equipment and facilities.
Maintains the cleanliness of facilities and equipment.
Communicates effectively with participants, parents and staff, providing accurate information related to work assignment.
Participates in district wide special events as needed.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Proficient in Instruction/Coaching Skills (for all Skate & Hockey Instructors)
Ability to mentor Skate Instructors 1 and/or volunteer coaches
Provides leadership from within team when appropriate