Skating School Lead

Rinks Development Program•Yorba Linda, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Skating School Lead is responsible for programming, promoting, and administering comprehensive figure skating programs, including group and private lessons, shows, camps, and competitions. The position oversees skating instructors and guest instructors, manages program operations and budgets, and works with facility teams and approved skating organizations to grow skating programs. The role includes 10–15 hours of weekly instruction in on-ice or roller programs and is performed on-site.

Requirements

Three to five years of experience.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; the education section also lists a Bachelor’s degree.
Experience and background in figure skating, on-ice and/or roller.
Strong knowledge of boots, blades, equipment, and skating apparel.
Excellent customer service, interpersonal, leadership, and organizational skills.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and early mornings or late evenings.
On-ice: Senior or Master rating in Group Instruction, or Master Rated Program Director, through the Professional Skaters Association and/or an equivalent U.S. Figure Skating credential.
Roller: USARS Coaching Certification and World Skate (WS) Certification.
Roller: USARS Coach Membership is mandatory.
On-ice ratings through the Professional Skaters Association and/or an equivalent U.S. Figure Skating credential are preferred.
On-ice: Comprehensive knowledge of U.S. Figure Skating (USFS), Learn to Skate USA (LTS USA), U.S. Center for SafeSport, U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC), and World Anti-Doping Association (WADA).
Roller: Comprehensive knowledge of USA Roller Sports (USARS), World Skate (WS), U.S. Center for SafeSport, U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC), and World Anti-Doping Association (WADA).

Nice To Haves

On-ice ratings through the Professional Skaters Association and/or an equivalent U.S. Figure Skating credential are preferred.

Responsibilities

Train, communicate with, vet, and schedule on-ice and/or roller skating school instructors; review instructor contractual and payroll matters with HR.
Assist the Facility General Manager, Manager, Director of Skating, and HR with selecting, hiring, and disciplining instructors.
Maintain accurate statistical and financial records for skating school and freestyle operations, including attendance, lessons, re-enrollment, teaching time, labor costs, registrations, coach check-ins, and rule compliance.
Forecast and manage operating budgets for skating school programs, camps, shows, freestyles, and events, including labor, administrative, projected revenue, and marketing costs.
Take primary responsibility for class scheduling, curriculum, and instructional coverage.
Organize, promote, and produce shows, competitions, and camps.
Oversee skating staff and guest instructors, including annual coach compliance and professional fees.
Teach 10–15 hours each week in on-ice or roller programs.
Evaluate instructor performance and ensure instruction is provided in a non-threatening, non-discriminatory manner.
Ensure students progress in skating skills, including testing and approval at progression stages.
Maintain a safe skating environment.
Communicate effectively and promptly with customers, parents, and students.
Organize and promote skating programs, shows, camps, seminars, competitions, and test sessions with facility-approved skating clubs or associations.
Work with Marketing and Programming Managers on promotional materials and coordination of the master ice schedule.
Grow and develop Learn To Skate, Roller Figure Skating, and Academy Skating Class programs at the assigned facility through marketing, promotion, strategic planning, and implementation.
Coordinate with managers and supervisors to maintain communication between the Figure Skating Department and rink operations.
Perform other duties as assigned.