Ice Sports Instructor - Ice Skate Memorial City

The Sports Facilities Companies•Houston, TX

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Ice Skate Memorial City is a premier sport, recreation and entertainment destination focused on improving the health and economic vitality of Houston, TX. You will be joining a championship level team focused on fun, fulfillment and service built to enrich the community as well as your career and personal growth. Ice Skate Memorial City is a managed facility by Sports Facilities Management, LLC, a Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) company. SFC is the nation's leading resource for managing and developing sports, recreation, wellness, and events facilities. We provide a highly collaborative and supportive culture that raises our team members to new levels of career growth. Together, we will carve a path in a hyper-growing industry where you will enjoy the journey and learn from the industry's best while having some fun. SFC has been awarded national recognition as a Top Workplace and is considered a workplace of choice. Our mission-focused company is highly entrepreneurial, team-oriented with a culture centered on collaboration, accountability, excellence, and service. We are growing rapidly and looking for high performers at every level to grow with us.

Requirements

At least 2 years of appropriate teaching sport in youth programs for athletes of various aptitudes.
Ability to adapt coaching techniques to different skill levels of all age groups.
Model good behavior for campers as it relates to sportsmanship, manners, and respectfulness.
Neat in appearance and professional in manner.
Must have excellent interpersonal, problem solving and communication skills.
Must be a team player.
Must have excellent leadership and motivational skills.
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, predominately after-school and weekends.
Must possess current CPR/FIRST AID certifications, or willingness to obtain within a specified period.
Passion for sports and athlete development.

Nice To Haves

Coaching licenses (or active pursuit of)
Familiarity with ISI and USFSA skating programs
Member in good standing with PSA

Responsibilities

Lead the facility's youth (and some adult) sports offerings, including, but not limited to: Leagues, Developmental Classes, After-School/Home School programs, Clinics, Camps, Private/Semi-Private Trainings, Sports Performance Sessions, and Birthday Parties.
Instruct and coach children while they engage in group and individual sports activities.
Prepare and lead a variety of activities that are age-appropriate.
Monitoring, evaluating, and enhancing athlete performance and needs.
Providing suitable feedback via positivity, encouragement, example, and motivation.
Demonstrating an activity clearly by breaking down the task or technique into a sequence.
Identifying athlete strengths and areas for development.
Ensuring a safe environment for all athletes.
Actively recruit new skaters and lesson participants.
Prepare and sign all certificates and course record sheets.
Accurately evaluate placements of students for skating instruction.
Implementing the lesson plans in an accurate, creative, positive, and efficient fashion.
Maintain equipment and ensure its proper use.
Stay updated on current trends and best practices on coach training.