Learn to Skate Instructor

University of New Hampshire • Plymouth, NH

120d • Onsite

About The Position

Learn to Skate Instructors will play a key role in the execution of our Learn-to-Skate programs. In addition to following the curriculum and teaching skills on the ice, the instructor is expected to provide feedback to students during lessons and at the end of the session. The instructor will work with other instructors and program leadership to ensure that group placement is accurate, testing standards are met, and customer satisfaction is achieved. The Learn to Skate instructor teaches for the learn to skate program following the Learn to Skate USA program. Currently this position is for teaching 1 day per week for 2 hours. Plymouth State University offers high-quality baccalaureate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs. Through research and innovative community partnerships, the University contributes to the economic, social, cultural, and environmental development of the North Country and Lakes Region of New Hampshire and beyond. Plymouth State University (PSU) is transforming the campus to create a first-of-its-kind university holistically organized around integrated clusters. Our goal is to provide a dynamic interdisciplinary and innovative learning environment. Students, faculty, staff, and community will connect to solve real-world challenges that will benefit people and organizations at all levels. We are a residential and comprehensive university with a warm and engaged learning community focused on teaching excellence and regional engagement. The University is located in the heart of the Lakes Region and White Mountains of New Hampshire and serves approximately 4,300 undergraduate and more than 2,000 graduate students. Surrounded by lakes and mountains, PSU’s 170-acre campus provides students with an outstanding natural laboratory for learning and an ideal setting for outdoor recreation. PSU has consistently earned national recognition for its commitment to community service, environmental sustainability, academic excellence, and employee wellness. The University System of New Hampshire is the largest provider of postsecondary education in the Granite State. With approximately 30,000 enrolled students annually and more than 90,000 alumni living in state, the institutions of the University System - the University of New Hampshire - Durham, the University of New Hampshire School of Law, the University of New Hampshire at Manchester, Plymouth State University, and Keene State College - have a direct impact on hundreds of thousands of New Hampshire citizens every year.

Requirements

• Must have passed US Figure Skating Bronze skating skills or higher
• Must have an active membership with United States Figure Skating or Learn-to-Skate USA
• Must complete US Figure Skating safe sport training
• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

Nice To Haves

• Previous coaching experience is preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead group skating lessons for students ages 4 yrs-adult
• Teach, demonstrate, and evaluate skating skills
• Ensure a positive and safe environment for all participants
• Adhere to lesson criteria and testing standards.
• Evaluate skaters' progress and accurately report for skater advancement
• Be able to choreograph group routines for the annual skating show
• Be available during lesson times: Saturday mornings (Sept-March) and/or Monday afternoons (March-August)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees