Skating School Lead

Anaheim Ducks Hockey Club•Yorba Linda, CA

3d•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 role oversees skating school instructors and guest instructors, manages schedules, curricula, budgets, records, and program operations, and provides 10–15 hours of weekly instruction in on-ice or roller programs. The lead also supports program marketing and development, maintains a safe and inclusive skating environment, and coordinates with facility teams and skating organizations.

Requirements

Three to five years of required experience.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; the listed education requirement specifies a bachelor’s degree.
Experience and background in figure skating, on ice and/or roller.
On-ice: Senior or Master rating in Group Instruction, or Master Rated Program Director through the Professional Skaters Association and/or equivalent U.S. Figure Skating certification.
Roller: USARS Coaching Certification and World Skate certification.
Roller: USARS Coach Membership is mandatory.
Comprehensive on-ice 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).
Comprehensive roller 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).
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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Train, communicate with, vet, and schedule on-ice and/or roller skating school instructors; review related 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, private 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, administration, projected revenue, and marketing expenses.
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.
Provide 10–15 hours of weekly instruction in on-ice or roller in-house programs.
Evaluate instructor performance and ensure instruction is delivered in a non-threatening and non-discriminatory manner.
Ensure students advance their 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 programs, shows, camps, seminars, competitions, and test sessions in cooperation 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 other managers and supervisors to maintain communication between the Figure Skating Department and rink operations.
Perform other duties as assigned.