Junior Skating Instructor

Anaheim Ducks Hockey Club•Lakewood, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Junior Skating Instructor assists teaching staff with skating or Off-Ice skills in group settings, supports company or facility events, and promotes The Rinks and Great Park Ice while embodying the company’s values and mission. The role may assist with Learn-to-Skate, Off-Ice, roller skating, homeschool, community, and other group classes, as well as figure skating camps, shows, competitions, and events. The position is on-site.

Requirements

Be at least 16 years of age.
Have experience in figure skating, roller skating, or an Off-Ice discipline, including competitive, show, and/or coaching experience.
Have comprehensive knowledge of the selected discipline: U.S. Figure Skating, Learn-to-Skate USA, and the Professional Skaters Association for ice skating, or USA Roller Sports for roller skating.
Actively pursue educational opportunities within the sport.
For Junior Skating Instructors assisting with On-Ice classes, hold current Learn to Skate USA Instructor Membership and have completed all requirements; this role does not teach private lessons.
For LTS, Junior Skating Associates must complete a Learn to Skate USA Workshop within a timeframe discussed at hire.
Present a consistent, professional, motivating, and enthusiastic teaching style and direct classes efficiently using time-management skills.
Be passionate about growing figure skating, roller skating, or an Off-Ice discipline and be involved in the growth of the sport.
Be a service-minded, self-starting, highly motivated person with energy, enthusiasm, assertiveness, drive, and a sense of fun.
Have outstanding interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills, enjoy interacting with guests, and create a welcoming environment for skaters.
Be able to maintain accurate records and establish and maintain effective working relationships with people of varied personalities and at different levels.
Be able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and early mornings or evenings.
Be able to communicate The Rinks’ vision and commitment to quality service, products, and entertainment.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Assist with instruction of group classes in various formats, including Learn-to-Skate, Off-Ice, roller skating, homeschool, community classes, facility and company-sponsored events, and figure skating camps.
Follow the facility’s Learn-to-Skate, Roller Skating, and/or Off-Ice curriculum and attend Powerplays sessions when required for assisting with group classes.
Assist in the production and promotion of facility shows and competitions.
Provide positive, constructive feedback when evaluating skaters or participants.
Maintain a professional and ethical approach with a growing clientele.
Maintain professional communication with parents, skaters, coaches, operations staff, and management.
Meet company standards and instructor guidelines, including applicable U.S. Figure Skating/Learn to Skate USA membership and compliance requirements, codes of ethics, or USA Roller Sports coach membership.
Interact with customers in a welcoming and professional manner while promoting The Rinks’ values.
Communicate facility and company program information to guests and support excellence in figure skating, hockey, and recreational skating.
Assist Skating Instructors in providing recommendations for skater advancement through programs offered at The Rinks facilities.
Perform other duties as assigned.