Ice Skating Instructor

Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: Centennial Ice Rink - Wilmette, IL 60091Position Type: Part Time Year RoundEducation Level: Not SpecifiedJob Shift: VariousJob Category: RecreationIce Skating Instructor Job Description

JOB TITLE: Ice Skating Instructor

Job Summary: The Ice Skating Instructor will be responsible for teaching recreational Ice Skating classes to students of all levels with safety and technique as the primary focus.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Teach all ages of participants in the program from age 3-18 years old
Check-in students and take attendance for scheduled classes
Choreograph performance group routines for shows or exhibitions upon request
Monitor safety of rink equipment, ice conditions, and facility
Follow class curriculum as provided by supervisor
Maintain class management and use class time wisely
Evaluate participants skill acquisition and recommend advancement when necessary to the Figure Skating Supervisor
Convey information about Ice Skating programs to the public
Develop positive relationships with participants and patrons

Attend staff meetings as scheduled
Work collaboratively with other staff as needed
Be a positive role model for students
Responsible for providing motivational support and guidance to participants
Actively support the agencys risk management protocol that will effectively control and reduce accidents
Promptly report all unsafe actions, practices or conditions to the immediate supervisor
Perform other related duties as assigned, based on agency needs

Required Skills/Abilities (Technology, Mathematical, Language):

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong leadership skills
Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Ability to take initiative and use good judgement in responding to situations that arise
Ability to take direction and adapt to the work environment
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Education and/or Experience:

Must be at least 16 years of age
Preference will be given to those with previous coaching experience

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position including standing, bending, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crawling, and lifting
Exposure to cleaning and disinfecting supplies
Exposure to noise and cold temperature

Required Certificates/Licenses/Registrations:

CPR, First Aid and AED within three (3) months of employment
USA Ice Skating SafeSport Certified within one (1) month of employment