Skating Instructor
About The Position
The Skating Instructor teaches group skating classes in a variety of formats, supports facility and company events, and promotes The Rinks while embodying the company’s values and mission. Instructors follow the facility’s Learn-to-Skate curriculum, based on U.S. Figure Skating’s Learn to Skate USA model, and attend PowerPlay sessions when teaching Learn-to-Skate or other group classes. They may support shows, competitions, camps, and other skating programs, and provide constructive feedback and recommendations to help skaters advance. This is an on-site position with a starting rate of $33.00 per hour.
Requirements
- Minimum age of 18.
- Experience in figure skating, including competitive history, show experience, and/or coaching experience.
- Comprehensive knowledge of U.S. Figure Skating, Learn to Skate USA, and the Professional Skaters Association.
- Actively pursue education opportunities in the sport and hold PSA Basic Accreditation or USFS Level 1 Coach Accreditation.
- For Learn-to-Skate instructors and junior instructors who do not teach private lessons: current Learn to Skate USA Instructor Membership or current USFS Coach Compliance and Membership.
- For instructors teaching private lessons: current U.S. Figure Skating Coach Compliance.
- Present a consistent, professional, motivating, and enthusiastic teaching style and direct classes efficiently using time-management skills.
- Be passionate about growing figure skating and involved in the sport’s growth.
- Be service-minded, self-starting, highly motivated, energetic, enthusiastic, assertive, driven, and fun.
- Have outstanding verbal and written interpersonal and communication skills, enjoy interacting with guests, and create a welcoming environment for skaters.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with people of varied personalities and at different levels.
- Maintain accurate records.
- Work a flexible schedule, including weekends and early mornings or evenings.
- Communicate The Rinks’ vision and commitment to quality service, products, and entertainment.
- High school diploma or equivalent is listed in the education section; a high school diploma or GED is also described as preferred but not required.
- Required certification: Learn to Skate membership or U.S. Figure Skating Coach Compliance.
- Experience required: 0–1 year.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Teach group classes in formats including Learn-to-Skate, homeschool, community classes, facility and company-sponsored events, and figure skating camps.
- Follow the facility’s Learn-to-Skate curriculum and attend PowerPlay sessions when teaching Learn-to-Skate or other group classes.
- Assist with producing and promoting facility shows and competitions.
- Provide positive, constructive feedback when evaluating skaters.
- Maintain a professional and ethical approach to a growing clientele.
- Meet company standards and comply with instructor guidelines.
- Interact with customers professionally and welcomingly while promoting The Rinks’ values.
- Communicate facility and company program information to guests and support excellence in figure skating, hockey, and recreational skating.
- Recommend skater advancement through programs offered at The Rinks facilities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
