Ice 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:
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