Ice Sports Instructor - ICE at The Parks
About The Position
The Learn to Skate Instructor leads or assists with youth and adult sports offerings at ICE at The Parks, including developmental classes, after-school and home-school programs, clinics, camps, private and semi-private lessons, sports performance sessions, and birthday parties. The instructor develops athletes in ice sports such as figure skating and hockey by designing and implementing training programs, providing instruction and feedback, and fostering a positive, competitive environment for athletes and their families. The role includes teaching and coaching athletes in group and individual activities, preparing age-appropriate activities, evaluating and supporting athlete performance, and maintaining a safe and encouraging learning environment. The instructor also supports student placement, course records, equipment upkeep, participant recruitment, and current coaching practices.
Requirements
- Experience teaching sports in youth programs to athletes of varying aptitudes.
- Ability to adapt coaching techniques to different skill levels and age groups.
- Model good sportsmanship, manners, and respectfulness.
- Maintain a neat appearance and professional manner.
- Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Be a team player.
- Excellent leadership and motivational skills.
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule, predominantly after-school and weekends.
- Passion for sports and athlete development.
- Pass a background check and drug test.
- Pass or possess SafeSport certification.
- Wear rink coaching attire while teaching.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds waist high.
- Ability to move or lift lightweight equipment.
- Ability to stand and remain active for extended periods, indoors or outdoors, and squat, stoop, jog, or bend into awkward positions while performing job functions.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with ISI and USFSA skating programs.
- Coaching licenses, or active pursuit of a coaching license.
- Current and maintained professional instructor's insurance or membership.
- Membership in good standing with ISI or USFSA.
Responsibilities
- Teach relevant skills, tactics, and techniques to athletes of varied ages and abilities in individual and group settings.
- Instruct and coach skaters during group and individual sports activities.
- Prepare and lead age-appropriate activities.
- Monitor, evaluate, and enhance athlete performance and address athlete needs.
- Provide positive feedback, encouragement, examples, and motivation.
- Demonstrate activities clearly by breaking tasks or techniques into steps.
- Interact in a friendly and courteous manner with athletes, parents, and team members.
- Identify athlete strengths and areas for development.
- Ensure a safe environment for athletes.
- Actively recruit new skaters and lesson participants.
- Prepare and sign certificates and course-related record sheets.
- Accurately evaluate student placements for skating instruction.
- Implement lesson plans accurately, creatively, positively, and efficiently.
- Maintain equipment and ensure its proper use.
- Stay current on coaching trends and best practices.
- Perform additional duties assigned by management.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
