Seasonal Ice Rink Instructor

City of Manhattan Kansas • Manhattan, KS

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Manhattan Ice Academy is Manhattan Parks and Recreation Department’s (MPRD) learn-to-skate program, designed to help participants of all ages become proficient on ice. Ice skating lessons run throughout the length of the ice rink season, on Monday and Tuesday nights and on Saturdays. The program adjusts instructors to the appropriate skill levels of the skaters enrolled. Instructors teach participants to skate according to the program standards.

Requirements

• Must be 16 years or older
• Knowledge of ice-skating technique, either figure or hockey.
• Applicants must pass a background check.
• Staff will be required to attend in-service training.

Nice To Haves

• Training or experience in Early Childhood or Elementary Education.

Responsibilities

• Teach the activities of the skating lesson program.
• Follow directions from the MPRD supervisor, Ice Rink manager, and Skating Lesson supervisor.
• Regularly communicate with the lesson supervisor to ensure that all organizational goals are being met.
• Provide excellent customer service and possess a service philosophy that reflects the MPRD’s mission.
• Establish and maintain effective, professional working relationships with other employees, department personnel, and the public (skaters, parents, etc.). Engage with these individuals in a helpful, courteous, and respectful manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed